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."

the violin, but

on Marvin's bias and decided not

chuckled softly. "Sorry,

Rachel's smile faded slightly.

Rachel could respond, Jasper chimed in

given you so many chances to back

"Rachel, if she insists on competing, then let her. Some people need to be taught a lesson to

been bested by Stella a few times, was eager to turn the tables. She feigned hesitation. "Are you sure

issue? If she's dumb enough to challenge you,

seek his advice. "Haynie, maybe you

her to learn a lesson, but as she was Keen's mother, he didn't want her to lose face

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

him a glance. She turned to Rachel.

should be

slightly. "Alright, Ms. Cameron, what do you have

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