The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 186

"If I'd known Haynes would end up marrying Stella, that airhead who hasn't even finished high school, I would've just let him be with Rachel," Deanna sighed, shaking her head.

Jasper leaned forward, his grin all teeth. "Oh, this I've got to see. Stella's humiliation? That'll be the performance of the evening."

Rachel needed some time to get ready, with a new shower and makeup. They originally planned for her to be the grand finale, giving her plenty of time to prepare.

But then Jasper had a revelation.

If Rachel was the finale, that meant Stella would have to perform before her. Although Stella couldn't possibly outshine Rachel, Jasper thought it was crucial for Stella to witness the vast chasm between them.

He wanted Stella to be so embarrassed that she'd never dare challenge Rachel again.

If Rachel performed before Stella, she'd captivate the judges and the audience entirely. By the time Stella got on stage, people would still be mesmerized by Rachel's performance, barely paying attention to hers.

Stella would be nothing more than a footnote, a mere background shadow. It was perfect!

shared his idea with

...

sitting in the audience were already worn out from the

were rubbing their temples, stifling yawns, and looking

off from sitting too long. Quite a few people had already left the auditorium to get

notes flowed from Rachel's fingertips, and everyone suddenly perked

enchanting tunes danced through the air like lively spirits. Rachel's

The violin at

the ocean's beauty. The beautiful notes poured from this

violin is way better than Star's Nocturne Stella. And she wanted

entranced by Rachel's performance. He

one of the top ten famous violins," he said. "Are you

The Nocturne Stella is renowned for its exceptional musical qualities, sure. But it's not the ultimate violin because of its performance—it's the legacy and meaning bestowed upon it