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."

"Rachel, do you remember your violin, the Nereid's Sonata? Haynie bought it

Sonata was the last gift Haynie ever gave

that violin in numerous international competitions,

having a world-class instrument only

find out what Stella was up to before she got married? Did

"Haynie and I both looked into it. Turns out she dropped out of high

she really did only finish

Jasper chuckled. "Don't tell me you actually bought into that story

had someone check with the university, door to door. Not a single

herself in front of everyone, so she made the whole thing

she does have some

notice, but Rachel was an expert-and she could

one impressive performance-so what? Haven't you ever had an exceptional day, played

on, her mother is that famous violinist, Nora. Even if she just picked it up by osmosis, it's not surprising she knows her way

music and has been secretly