The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 5

Upon seeing Haynes and Rachel, Abby couldn't help but furrow her brows, her eyes brimming with a profound distaste.

With a voice as cold as a winter morning, she declared, "The violin is not for sale."

Rachel's eyebrows twitched as her gaze swiftly shifted toward Stella, who stood beside Abby.

Unlike Rachel's delicate charm, embodying an innocent young girl's allure, Stella had a more poised and sophisticated aura. With a classic oval face and eyes that seemed to shimmer with life, she could have stepped right out of a portrait.

When Rachel laid eyes on Stella, a flicker of intrigue flashed over.

her face tinged with a plea. "Ms. Cameron, is this 'Nocturne Stella' your friend's violin?

explained sincerely. "I would practice in the garden, and he was attracted to the music. That's how we bonded. He always enjoyed listening to me play. Ms. Cameron, I'm not sure how much

revealing a familiar necklace around her neck. The overhead lights caught on the necklace, sending a flash of brilliance into Stella's

became cold as she responded, "The world is filled with people facing their ends every day. Am

by the harsh words, Rachel had tears welling in her eyes,

hardened. "Stella, it's just a violin. There's no need to be

gaze with steely resolve. "Yeah, it's just a violin. If she wants one, get

you to lend

wouldn't ultimately pay any condition

"I'm not sure what you mean, Ms. Cameron." Seeing Rachel's feigned ignorance, Stella's mind filled with a cold amusement. "This Nocturne Stella was my mother's violin. And