The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 306

"Haynie said he'll make it up to you with something even better, and it'll be at tonight's auction."

"So, what do you think? Interested?"

The mention of an auction immediately piqued Rachel's curiosity.

"What kind of auction is it?"

Jasper grinned. "It's Neo-Vespera's annual auction. Totally different from those run-of-the-mill ones that happen every month."

"Just imagine—all the treasures that only come out once a year."

He put on a theatrical expression. "Rumor has it there'll be all sorts of rare and one-of-a-kind items, things I've never even seen before."

"This auction draws half the city's elite. Even if they're not buying, they show up just to see what's on offer."

for a moment, then lowered his voice. "Rachel, do you remember your violin, the Nereid's Sonata? Haynie

Sonata was the last gift Haynie ever gave

had played that violin in numerous international competitions, winning more than a few

spoke for itself, of course. But having a world-class instrument only helped

up to before she got married? Did she ever compete, or join any

it. Turns out she

she really did only finish

lost in thought, Jasper chuckled. "Don't tell

know, the whole 'Neo-Vespera University' thing? I had someone check with the university, door to door. Not a single

embarrass herself in front of everyone, so

said quietly, "Still... she does have some

not notice, but Rachel was an expert-and she could tell Stella

waved it off. "So she pulled off one impressive performance-so what? Haven't you ever had an

mother is that famous violinist, Nora. Even if she just picked it

maybe she found out Haynie likes violin music and has been secretly practicing