The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 461

"It was Jasper who asked me to bring the sheet music over," Stella said.

Rachel's thoughts clicked into place; she instantly understood what Jasper was up

to.

Finally, Jasper had done something that actually made sense.

She lowered her lashes, her tone apologetic. "Ms. Cameron, I'm so sorry. Something came up on my end, and you made the trip for nothing today."

Stella smiled lightly. "No worries. Let's just say Mr. Wilkinson treated me to a concert."

Rachel laughed. "That's right. Ms. Cameron, you don't often get to see performances at this level, do you? Actually, to be honest, neither do I. If it weren't for my mentor pulling some strings, I doubt I'd ever get the chance to attend something like this."

As she spoke, Rachel glanced at Haynes, her expression tinged with genuine gratitude. "Of course, I have to thank Haynie as well for introducing me to Mr. Walden."

Stella heard this and scoffed inwardly.

had used to land a meeting with Mr. Walden, yet here she was,

really

Pearce, I must say,

caught the sarcasm, but her smile didn't waver. "It must be rare for you to get such a coveted performance slot, Ms. Cameron. Should I ask my mentor to introduce you to some

grinned. "That would be

for

been certain Stella would never accept such an offer in front of Haynes. After all, Stella had been nothing but proud

fell silent, Stella arched an eyebrow. "Is there a problem,

down by all sorts of expectations in front of Haynes-Stella, however, was not. There

not. If you're willing, I'll speak

said this, Rachel's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly

move to object, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on Stella's departing figure. Rachel's

nodded. “Then I'll thank you in advance, Ms.

have some things to take care of, so I'll be off," Rachel said, forcing a

own concert is coming

exchange was nothing