Priscilla turned to Connor and smiled as she explained, "Connor, here's what happened. Several universities in Porthampton are planning a joint campus celebration next week. Maya is preparing to perform a duet on violin and piano. She hasn't found a suitable partner for the performance yet, so I brought you here. I know your piano skills are excellent, and that's why I brought you..."
Connor looked at Priscilla with an expression of utter disbelief.
He couldn't fathom that Priscilla had gone through all this trouble just to ask for his help with Maya's performance.
"You want me to collaborate with her?" Connor asked incredulously.
"What's the problem? Is there an issue?" Priscilla playfully countered.
"Of course, there's a problem. I absolutely won't help her with this. You should find someone else!" he responded, still harboring resentment from the previous night's events. He had no intention of helping.
After saying this, he turned to leave.
