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.

meeting with Mr. Walden, yet here she was, parading it in public, completely shameless and even

really were

Stella replied, "Ms. Pearce, I must say, your self-awareness

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

would be wonderful. Thank

faltered for a split

of Haynes. After all, Stella had been nothing but proud

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

of expectations in front of Haynes-Stella, however, was not. There

recover. "Of course not. If you're willing, I'll speak

this, Rachel's eyes flickered

lingering thoughtfully on Stella's

nodded. “Then I'll thank you in

so I'll be off," Rachel said, forcing a smile.

too long-my own concert is coming up soon. If it's too late,

surface, their exchange