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."

at his watch and saw the concert was

dropped the banter and

the

lights had dimmed, signaling the show was about

back. "Wait here until Rachel's

Stella nodded. "Alright."

easy agreement only made

warning look. "If you wander off or cause any trouble, you're on your

half-hoping she'd

bother staying with her. Instead, he slipped back to his original seat in the front

Haynes murmured, frowning as

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

dark, hiding how uneasy

music began, and Haynes finally turned his attention

let out a

to life, and Rachel's slender figure

center stage.

Stella arched an eyebrow.

Walden clearly

Rachel Not only had he

her

was

she w performing a

had been

Rachel's playing had improved quite a bit lately-perhaps thanks

she had to admit: if Rachel

one of Mr.

Rachel would