Chapter 177

Rachel's words were smooth, but the implication was clear to everyone: she wanted Stella to back down.

Neville quietly observed the scene unfolding before him, then glanced down at Marvin.

"Marvin, how does Star play the violin?" he asked.

Marvin's eyes lit up. "It's so pretty, it made me think of a new word I learned!"

Neville leaned in, intrigued. "Oh? What word?"

Marvin clasped his hands together, grinning. "Heavenly melody."

"And how does it compare to Ms. Pearce?" Neville inquired further.

"Stella's definitely the best!" Marvin responded without hesitation. "That Ms. Pearce isn't nearly as good; she's got a mean streak."

play the violin, but

bias and decided not to press the matter

comment and chuckled softly. "Sorry, I

Rachel's smile faded slightly.

could respond, Jasper

Haynie have given you so many chances to back down gracefully, and you just

on competing, then let her. Some people

was eager to turn the tables. She feigned hesitation. "Are you sure that's a good

a derisive snort. "What's the issue? If she's dumb

at Haynes, pretending to seek his advice. "Haynie, maybe you should talk

a lesson, but as she was Keen's mother, he didn't want

that in mind, Haynes said, "Stella, let's not make this

even spare him a glance. She turned to Rachel. "If

competition, there should be

Cameron, what

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