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."

actually heard Rachel play the violin, but being

up on Marvin's bias and decided not to

comment and chuckled softly. "Sorry,

Rachel's smile faded slightly.

could respond, Jasper chimed in

Haynie have given you so many chances to back down

competing, then let her. Some people need

bested by Stella a few times, was eager to turn

"What's the issue? If she's dumb enough to challenge you, she's begging for

seek his advice. "Haynie, maybe you should talk some sense

pushing her luck lately. He wanted her to learn a lesson, but as she was Keen's mother, he didn't want her to lose face in

Haynes said, "Stella, let's not

him a glance. She turned to Rachel. "If we're making

there should be

slightly. "Alright, Ms. Cameron,

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