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."

refused coolly, "No need. I've already said, I

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

Cameron, I won't take your

"Who's joking with

"Stella, don't

had more dignity, I'd donate it. I

Rachel's talent better than you.

the competition draw, now

happening here? Why all the noise?" inquired one

draw could respond, a surprised exclamation came from

me, are you

the replied, "Yes, I am Rachel. And you

I'm Peggie Smith from the Neo-Vespera Music Association, invited

videos online before, and when I saw you here, I thought my eyes were deceiving