The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

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."

violin, but being close with Stella,

and decided not

heard Rachel's comment and chuckled softly.

Rachel's smile faded slightly.

respond, Jasper

really pushing it. Rachel and Haynie have given you so many chances to back down gracefully, and you just keep

on competing, then let her. Some people need

eager to turn the tables. She feigned hesitation.

let out a derisive snort. "What's the issue? If she's dumb enough to

seek his advice. "Haynie, maybe you should

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

in mind, Haynes said, "Stella,

him a glance. She turned to

there should

Ms. Cameron, what do you have in