The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 460

"A flawless performance, as always. Mr. Walden certainly has an impeccable eye." "And she's beautiful, too. The more I look at her, the more stunning she seems." "Another musical prodigy, it seems. The industry is about to welcome a new star." "After tonight, Ms. Pearce has made quite the impression in front of all these influential people. Her future's practically limitless."

Rachel dipped into a deep bow, then left the stage to thunderous applause.

After Rachel's performance, Stella made no move to get up and find her. Instead, she stayed in her seat, content to enjoy the rest of the show.

About half an hour later, the music segment wrapped up, and other acts began to take the stage.

Stella checked the time and decided it was finally time to look for Rachel.

But as she headed backstage, she was met by a burst of loud voices.

It suddenly struck Stella as odd: after all this time watching the concert, Jasper hadn't called to hurry her along-not even once.

Could it be...

Drawn by the commotion, Stella walked toward the noise and found a crowd gathered outside a room.

Peering through the gaps, she saw Haynes carrying a woman out in his arms.

mess-Haynes's suit jacket draped over her shoulders, hair disheveled,

It was Rachel.

pushed his way out of nowhere, coming to

turned, his gaze sharp. "Did you

anger. "The guy who assaulted Rachel is Hank-some spoiled trust-fund brat, pretty notorious in these circles. Apparently, it was the first time he'd laid

"But

his head.

make her p hought back-smashed I now with

for it..."

Hank?

when she was

the air, cold as steel. "From this day forward, I don't want to hear that name in Novaris

about to

"Understood. I'll take

"Wait."

stopped him with a

"Yeah, Haynie?

"A scumbag like that doesn't deserve to walk