The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 384

Mr. Burton glanced at Stella, a spark of curiosity in his eyes. "Confident, aren't you? I've heard rumors about that Rachel-she's no slouch in the education department."

Abby shot Mr. Burton a mischievous wink. "Just wait, you'll see Star wipe the floor with Rachel. She's going to put her in her place!"

Mr. Burton's interest only grew, his grin wide. "Now that's what I like to see-l never get tired of a good showdown!"

While the two of them whispered excitedly, already picturing the scene where Rachel gets put to shame, Stella could only give a helpless, amused smile.

Despite his age, Mr. Burton had the heart of a mischievous kid.

A short while later, a teacher came over and told Stella and Marvin it was time to get ready.

This time, there was no sign of Jasper, Haynes, or any of the others trying to stir up trouble. Everything went so smoothly, it was almost unsettling-like the eerie calm before a storm.

Even Marvin seemed a bit thrown off by how easy things were going.

their turn,

how come those awful people aren't here to bother

"Maybe they think the win's already in the

as a threat, considering

it was their turn

moment the lights came up, Deanna, sitting in the audience, let out

to be something she's not. That woman barely graduated high school and only managed to marry into our family thanks to her kid. Now she's using our name as

leaned in, whispering, "Mom, Keen's right

wrong? If she had a shred of ability, would Keen need to bring in an outsider for the competition? Stella is nothing but a stain on the

Keen a worried glance, trying to

tension, quickly cut in, "Deanna, the show's starting. Let's just watch,

let

and Marvin's performance