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.

used to land a meeting with Mr. Walden, yet here she was, parading it in

people really

a polite smile, Stella replied, "Ms. Pearce,

smile didn't waver. "It must be rare for you to get such a coveted performance slot,

would be

smile faltered for a split

would never accept such an offer in front of Haynes.

Rachel fell silent, Stella arched an eyebrow. "Is there a problem, Ms. Pearce? Or was that just an

all sorts of expectations in front of

"Of course not. If you're willing, I'll speak to my mentor

said this, Rachel's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly

made no move to object, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on

“Then I'll thank

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

is coming up soon. If it's too late, I might

surface, their exchange was nothing but cordial-one