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

in agreement, they soon moved on to hashing

and businesslike. "I've recorded everything discussed today. If my original compositions are leaked, I'll pursue

supported Star. He'd even bragged about her. Who would have guessed that Star turned out to be the person

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 of my original pieces

a pointed look. "And if any of my unpublished songs get leaked after today, you'll be my

at lightning speed, suddenly froze The thought had crossed his mind to pull

"Benson, draw

and

was standing quietly to the side. She flinched under his eyes, a flicker of anxiety crossing her

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

her head. “I'm sorry,

you'll be transferred to a

snapped up, disbelief and panic in