The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 176

Rachel felt a twinge of curiosity but nodded gently.

Before long, Peggie approached with a clipboard in hand. "Ms. Pearce, could you please sign this for me?"

"Of course," Rachel said, taking the pen and scribbling her name.

Peggie beamed as she took it back, then asked, "Are you here as a judge, Ms. Pearce?"

"No," Rachel replied with a smile, pulling Keen to her side. "I'm here to support this kid in the competition."

Peggie glanced at Keen, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Clearly, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. With a mom like Ms. Pearce, you're bound to take home the trophy."

such

judge arched an eyebrow, his voice laced with dry

"Well, we're not friends. Ms. Pearce here is a violinist I greatly admire, a graduate

University alum?" His gaze towards Rachel softened with newfound respect. "We haven't seen a music graduate from Neo-Vespera in Novaris

hard work is essential, the legacy of musicians is often built on

names might fade into obscurity, those from Neo-Vespera

of Rachel's prestigious background,

misunderstanding of her relationship with Keen

do? If the judges find out Keen's mom is disgraced, how do you expect him to hold his head high? What will people say about

"I'm trying to protect Stella's reputation. These judges are influential. They might not remember just anyone, but they'll certainly recall someone linked to the O'Brien family and use it

teacher maintaining order led the judges away.