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."

watch and saw the concert was about

dropped the banter and

the hall

signaling the

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

Stella nodded. "Alright."

agreement only made Jasper

you wander off or cause any trouble, you're on

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

in mind, he didn't bother staying with her. Instead, he slipped

You're late," Haynes murmured, frowning as

away. "It's nothing. I just took a phone

dark, hiding how uneasy he

music began, and Haynes finally turned

out a silent sigh of

stage lights blazed to life,

center stage.

Stella arched an eyebrow.

clearly had high

only

her

was

she

wonder Jasper had been so eager to

had improved quite a bit lately-perhaps thanks to

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

one

would receive