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,

they soon moved on to

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

Stella was actually Star. Back when she'd gone up against those international musicians, he'd supported Star. He'd even

lasted this long. But if you're really that worried, Mr. O'Brien, we can scrap the whole agreement right now. For the record, every one

if any of my

whose mind usually worked at lightning speed, suddenly froze The thought had crossed his mind to pull something like that-but Stella had shut him

spoke. "Benson, draw up a

nodded and left the

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

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be making such rookie mistakes. Do you realize how much

bowed her head.

colder. "Starting today, you'll be transferred to

snapped up, disbelief and panic in her eyes. "Mr.