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."

to speak such words

dry amusement. "Ms. Smith, do introduce

not friends. Ms. Pearce here is a violinist I greatly admire, a graduate of Neo-Vespera University." Hearing this, the man's dismissive demeanor shifted

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

work is essential, the legacy of musicians is often built

might fade into obscurity, those from Neo-Vespera

prestigious

relationship with Keen and instinctively glanced

"Haynie, explaining now will only embarrass Keen. What good does it do? If the judges find out Keen's mom is disgraced, how do you expect

judges are influential. They might not remember just anyone, but they'll certainly recall someone linked to the O'Brien family and use it

judges away. Abby,