The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 175

Everyone turned their gaze toward Stella.

Jasper's face twisted in disbelief. "Stella, are you seriously standing up to Rachel? Even the top violinists in the industry wouldn't dare speak to her like that. You've really got some nerve!"

Stella's expression remained unshaken, her voice light as a summer breeze. "Funny-I've yet to meet a violinist who could outplay me."

Jasper froze mid-breath-then erupted into exaggerated laughter, his arms flailing like a windmill in a storm.

"Never lost to anyone on the violin? Haha! Where do you get the guts to boast like that in front of Rachel? Did you get your courage from a magical genie?"

The room erupted into laughter at the scene before them. Stella's words, rather than coming off as arrogant, seemed like the punchline to a good joke.

The usually stern Deanna even cracked a smile. Haynes and Keen remained silent. Though Keen was still quite young, he could sense the awkwardness in the room, feeling as if he'd been put on the spot.

Haynes furrowed his brow. "Stella, stop with the banter. Go get ready. I'll have my assistant bring you some clothes."

already said,

scoffed, "Oh, come on. Can't you see Haynie is trying to

Ms. Cameron, I won't take your words to

didn't budge, "Who's joking with you? We're

snapped, "Stella, don't

shot back icily, "If I had more dignity, I'd donate it. I don't

gravely, "Stella, I know Rachel's talent better

judges, who had been finalizing the competition draw, now approached

all the noise?" inquired

could respond, a surprised exclamation came from among the judges. A woman in her forties,

are you Ms.

paused momentarily, the replied, "Yes, I

the Neo-Vespera Music

and when I saw you here, I thought my eyes were deceiving me. But it really is