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.

sort of underhanded tricks Rachel had used to land a meeting with Mr. Walden, yet here she was,

people really were

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

waver. "It must be rare for you to get such a coveted performance slot, Ms. Cameron. Should I

be

smile faltered for a

in front of Haynes. After all, Stella had been nothing

eyebrow. "Is there a problem, Ms.

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

not. If you're willing,

this, Rachel's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly

lingering thoughtfully on Stella's departing

nodded. “Then I'll thank

care of, so I'll be off," Rachel said,

take too long-my own concert is coming up soon. If it's too late, I might not have

exchange was nothing but

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