The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 185

Abby sat in the audience, her eyes narrowing slightly as she listened to Rachel's performance.

"Who would've thought Rachel could actually play like that?" Abby mused to herself. "Oh, she's good. Which means she's been playing at being mediocre this whole time. Clever bitch."

Neville, seated beside her, chimed in, "She's quite the sensation online now, has a massive fan base. Sure, Haynes is pulling some strings for her, but she's got genuine talent too."

Abby was well aware of Rachel's internet fame. Her name often popped up in the latest gossip columns, mostly due to her rumored romance with Haynes. Rachel's popularity was undeniable, with a swarm of devoted followers.

Abby often stumbled upon Rachel's violin performance videos while browsing news, but never bothered to click on them. Her bias against Rachel painted her as nothing more than a drama queen, all tears and no substance.

Titles like "Violin Prodigy" or "Most Beautiful Violinist" only made Abby scoff. Real talent didn't need online hype, she believed. Yet here Rachel was, proving she had what it took to get into Neo-Vespera University.

bet were with anyone else, they might seriously be in

"You think Star might actually lose this

no. Rachel's good, I admit,

eyebrow, "Star's really

think I'd lie to you?"

skeptical, "You're the one who said not to intervene. If you lose, don't blame me

her lips in frustration. "Why

been, like, five years since she seriously practiced the violin?" Neville

practicing lately. Even if she hasn't been at it for five years, Rachel's no match for

"Let's be real-if Star was at her

solo, the lights above her brightened, revealing Keen's presence. Dressed in a sharp black suit with his hair slicked back, he looked every bit the young gentleman. The contrast of their attire-Rachel in