The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 457

After saying her piece, Stella left the hospital room.

A few days later, the family who had tried to scam Antoney was arrested by the police.

The investigation cleared Antoney's name, and the authorities released a statement to the public, explaining that the child was not his. It turned out that the woman's family had bribed someone at the agency to fake the paperwork.

And with that, the whole mess surrounding Antoney finally came to an end.

Thanks to Stella's foresight and Abby's meticulous planning, the new studio was up and running in no time.

Candida Fletcher had already begun rehearsing her new piece.

One afternoon, as Stella and Candida were discussing the upcoming concert, her phone suddenly rang. It was Jasper.

"I need you to deliver the original score to Rachel's venue," Jasper said without preamble. "She's playing it tonight."

manager. He'd always been a spoiled trust-fund kid with no real interest in the family business, and

was cool.

later, Jasper messaged her the location. "Just sent it. And don't be late," he reminded her. "This is a major performance for Rachel. If you mess it up and she's affected, you'll have me to answer to. I'm not as forgiving as Haynie,

address Jasper sent was for a cruise ship. Apparently, Rachel's performance would

yet, so there was no way she'd be able to perform it tonight. Stella could guess Jasper's real intention he just wanted to

wary of Jasper's tricks, did some digging of

the upper crust. Word is, some big international names have been invited, And..." Abby paused, glancing at Stella with concern "i heard Mr. Walden is the one hosting this event. Only someone like him

Mr. Walden was officially grooming

protégé, and she was already performing for

and Jasper paving the way, plus Mr. Walden pouring resources

starting line was impossibly high. Even if

and skill, it would be hard to surpass Rachel in the

a child raised in an ordinary family and one born

finally understood. "No wonder Jasper wanted me