Chapter 870 Potential?
He didn’t need to say more. He had already mentioned that while Lucas had a great singing voice and a strong talent for composition, his lyrics were only average at best. And as a seasoned manager, he understood how crucial the lyrics were—they could either elevate a song or drag it down.
When he first read through Lucas’s draft, he’d immediately decided to find a more experienced lyricist. Lucas had offered to ask his best friend to write lyrics that would better match the composition, but the manager wasn’t convinced. After all, Lucas was just a college freshman—and if his best friend was someone from the same circle, then it likely meant another student with little to no professional experience.
It wasn’t that he looked down on college students, but this opportunity was too valuable to be left in the hands of untested youths.
"I still want to hear what he’s actually made," Rafael insisted. "I need to assess his current level and ability for myself before I can decide if he truly has the potential you claim."
After all, Rafael had a sharper foresight than the manager; otherwise, he wouldn’t be the CEO of a company that had risen quickly enough to compete with UE within just a few years. Rafael had a keen eye (and ear) for talent, and he trusted his own judgment to determine if the song was as good as the manager implied.
After some hesitation and an internal struggle, the manager finally relented. He picked up his phone from the table, swiped through a few screens, and found the recording where Lucas was actually singing, complete with his composition and lyrics.
Rafael was taken aback the moment Lucas’s voice filled the room. It was melodious and carried a certain strength, with an impressive range that hit some high notes beautifully. However, when the tempo shifted abruptly, Lucas struggled to keep up, his breath catching and causing the pronunciation of words to become unclear.
But that wasn’t Rafael’s main concern. As he continued listening, a shadow crossed his eyes. The lyrics, while catchy, felt out of place, like a pair of mismatched shoes awkwardly forced together.
They clashed with the composition, undermining the soulful quality that should have been both lively and calming, powerful enough to stir emotions and make hearts tremble. Instead, the song lost its impact entirely.