The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 448

"Are you seriously suggesting Rachel should get famous by stirring up controversy?"

Jasper protested, unwilling to back down. "If she doesn't need any more publicity, then it doesn't really matter which composer we use, does it? There's no reason it has to be Stella."

Haynes ignored Jasper and turned to Rachel instead. "Rachel, if she could

become a sensation under the name 'Star,' there's every chance she'll do it again under her real name. You know better than I do just how good her music is. But of course, if you insist on using another composer, I won't force you."

Rachel flipped through the sheet music, her critical eye tinted by bias. As much as she hated to admit it, Stella's compositions were undeniably fresh and full of spirit -nothing like the formulaic work of those so-called famous composers. No wonder so many people had recognized Star's talent.

From her professional perspective, she could see that every one of these pieces had the potential to be a hit.

Her mind made up quickly. "Haynes is right. Ms. Cameron's original work is truly exceptional. Let's go with her."

She shot Jasper a look, warning him not to argue further.

accepted it, Jasper kept

soon moved on

everything discussed today. If my original compositions are leaked, I'll pursue legal action." Jasper sneered, "How do we know you're not just a

that Stella was actually Star. Back when she'd gone up against those international musicians, he'd supported Star. He'd even bragged about her. Who would have guessed that Star turned out to be the

really that worried, Mr. O'Brien, we can scrap the whole agreement right now. For the record, every one of my original pieces has been saved on my computer since the day

if any of my unpublished songs

speed, suddenly froze The thought had crossed his

spoke. "Benson, draw up

nodded and left the

Lacey, who was standing quietly to the side. She flinched under his eyes,

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"Lacey, as executive assistant, you shouldn't be making such rookie mistakes. Do you realize how

bowed her head.

look grew even colder. "Starting today, you'll be transferred

snapped up, disbelief and panic in her