The next day Antoine and Catherine sat in their office, poring over the latest financial reports for the opera house. They had taken over the management only recently, and they were determined to make the opera house profitable once again. But as they delved deeper into the numbers, they realized that there were some significant outstanding debts, including the 20,000 francs owed to the phantom of the opera as his monthly salary.
Antoine sighed heavily. "I don't know how we're going to pay off all these debts," he said. "We can't keep borrowing money forever."
Catherine nodded in agreement. "We'll have to find a way to cut costs without sacrificing the quality of the productions," she said.
As they continued their discussion, they were interrupted by a strange noise. It sounded like someone singing softly to themselves.
They listened intently and realized that the sound was coming from the walls. They looked at each other in confusion, wondering who or what could be making the noise.
Suddenly, a note appeared on Antoine's desk, seemingly out of nowhere. The note read: "Pay the debt owed to me or suffer the consequences. The new summer production of Siren's Serenade opera must go smoothly, or disaster will strike."
Antoine and Catherine looked at each other in horror. They knew exactly who the note was from. It was the phantom of the opera, and he was clearly not happy.
They began to sing softly to each other, their voices trembling with fear.
"What shall we do? The phantom's warning is clear. We must pay him back, or face a fate we cannot bear. But where will we find the money, we're in such dire straits. Our future at the opera house, now seems to hang by a thread."
They knew that they had to find a way to pay off the phantom's debt, but they also knew that they couldn't risk the safety of the opera house or its performers. They had to find a solution, and fast.
As they sat in their office, contemplating their next move, they couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched. They knew that the phantom was always lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
And as the Siren's Serenade drew near, Antoine and Catherine couldn't help but wonder what disaster the phantom had in store for them if they failed to pay him back. They knew that they had to find a way to appease the mysterious figure, or face the consequences.
Meanwhile, two male patrons had taken a keen interest in the opera house. One was an obnoxious man who seemed to revel in his own wealth and status, while the other was a more refined gentleman named Raoul. Raoul had been childhood friends with Christian Daae, a talented young singer who had caught the eye of the phantom. Raoul had always harbored feelings for Christian, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of protectiveness towards her as he watched her perform on stage.
As the summer production called Siren's Serenade approached, tensions began to rise at the opera house. Antoine and Catherine were scrambling to find a way to pay off the phantom's debt, while the phantom himself was growing increasingly agitated and vengeful. And in the midst of it all, Christian Daae found herself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger, as she tried to navigate the politics of the opera house and the complicated relationships between its patrons and performers.
In addition to the financial struggles and the looming threat of the phantom, Antoine and Catherine had other concerns to contend with. Colette's behavior continued to be a source of tension, as she constantly demanded special treatment and attention. And Kiera's rising star and potential for greatness made her a target for envy and sabotage from those who felt threatened by her talent.
As the Siren's Serenade opera drew near, tensions were running high at the opera house. Antoine and Catherine worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the production, while also trying to find a way to appease the phantom and pay off the debt owed to him. They couldn't afford any mishaps or mistakes, knowing that the slightest misstep could result in disaster.
Meanwhile, Colette's demands and diva behavior continued to escalate, causing friction among the performers and adding to the overall sense of unease. Kiera remained determined and focused, but she couldn't help but feel the weight of the pressure that came with being the lead performer.
And as the night of the Siren's Serenade approached in two days time , the phantom's presence continued to be felt, even as his true identity remained a mystery. Antoine and Catherine knew that they had to tread carefully, or risk invoking his wrath.
As they continued to search for a solution athough failling miserably, Antoine and Catherine discovered that the reason for the debt owed to the phantom was due to an ill-fated business venture by a previous owner of the opera house. The owner had purchased a scrap metal junk yard adjacent to the opera house, intending to use the land for expansion. However, the venture had failed, and the owner was left with significant debts. In desperation, he had sold the opera house to Antoine and Catherine's company, leaving them with the outstanding debts, including the one owed to the phantom.
To make matters worse, there were two wealthy male patrons who frequented the opera house. One was an obnoxious man who always demanded special treatment, while the other was Raoul, a childhood sweetheart of Christian Daee. Antoine and Catherine couldn't help but feel like they were constantly walking on eggshells, trying to appease the patrons and maintain the quality of the productions.
As the opening night of the summer production approached, Antoine and Catherine couldn't shake off the feeling of dread. They knew that the phantom was watching, and they feared what disaster he had planned if they failed to pay him back.
And as the lights went up on the new production, Antoine and Catherine watched nervously from the wings, praying that everything would go smoothly. But as the first act drew to a close, they heard a loud crash from backstage, followed by screams of terror.
They rushed to the scene, only to find that the set had collapsed, injuring several performers. The audience erupted into chaos, and Antoine and Catherine knew that their worst fears had come true. The phantom had struck, and he had done so with devastating consequences.
As they looked around in horror, they saw a shadowy figure lurking in the wings, a mask covering his face. It was the phantom of the opera, and he was watching them with cold, calculating eyes.
Antoine and Catherine knew that they had to act fast if they wanted to save the opera house and its performers. But they also knew that they were up against a powerful and mysterious foe. They could only hope that they would be able to find a way to appease the phantom and prevent any further disasters from occurring.
"why is this happening now it wasn't like this with La trasista opera" said Catherine who looked at her co - manger antoine.