The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 459

Of course Stella could see right through Jasper's little games.

But honestly, Jasper's attempts to show off didn't mean much to her at all.

She'd agreed to come tonight for a different reason entirely-she wanted to see what Mr. Walden's concerts were like. Even if he wasn't performing himself, a concert organized by him was still well worth studying.

Jasper thought he'd invited her just to make her uncomfortable, maybe even jealous.

Little did he know, she wasn't even remotely upset. In fact, she almost wanted to thank him.

After all, with her current credentials, she'd have no right to attend such an exclusive event otherwise.

Stella's gaze lingered on Jasper, studying him with a fresh sense of amusement.

He'd stumbled into doing her a huge favor, entirely by accident.

Jasper caught the strange look on her face-not a hint of anger or resentment, just something he couldn't quite name. The realization unsettled him.

"What are you staring at, Stella?" he snapped.

She smiled. "Just looking at you, of course."

Jasper's skin prickled with unease. "What's there to look at?"

This woman was trouble, no doubt about it. She was the last person he'd ever trust to behave herself.

He shot her a wary glare.

Stella's lips curved up in a faint, knowing smile. "Nothing, really. Weren't you going to take me to see Rachel? If we wait any longer, her performance will be over."

his watch and saw the

dropped the banter and led Stella toward the

the

lights had dimmed, signaling the show was about

the very back. "Wait here until Rachel's finished. Afterward, I'll bring

Stella nodded. "Alright."

only made Jasper more

shot her a warning look. "If you wander off or cause any trouble, you're

he was half-hoping she'd stir up some drama and

didn't bother staying with her. Instead, he slipped back to his original seat in

murmured,

darted away. "It's nothing. I just took

dark, hiding

music began, and Haynes finally turned his attention

a silent

stage lights blazed to life, and Rachel's

center stage.

Stella arched an eyebrow.

Walden clearly had high

Not only

her

was

concert, but she

been so eager

improved quite a bit lately-perhaps thanks to Mr.

admit: if Rachel had caught Mr. Walden's eye, she

as one of

Rachel would