The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 462

Besides, there was the studio-and all the music she'd composed.

Rachel's smile froze on her face.

Haynes's words carried a trace of guilt toward Stella. Whenever he started to feel he owed Stella something, his loyalties would shift in Stella's favor.

Rachel knew Haynes wasn't entirely blind to what was going on, nor was she innocent in her actions. She was perfectly aware that what she'd done was wrong.

But she did it anyway.

When Rachel's final concert fell through, everything had to make way for her.

If Haynes ever found out her illness was a lie...

Everything she had now would be ruthlessly stripped away.

No. She couldn't let that happen.

A chill flickered in Rachel's eyes at the thought.

***

Stella's phone rang.

spoke to my mentor about arranging a performance for you, but...he doesn't

paused, letting the

asked Haynie and Jasper, and they're both willing to sponsor a concert.

turned down an

"Great. Tomorrow we're shooting some publicity for the event. If you'd like to stop by,

me the address, Ms.

the call ended, Rachel's eyes

her way to spell things out, and still, Stella was eager to get close. Was

and Jasper had been outmaneuvered by Stella

though always claiming to help, was

after what Stella had done to him, she'd never be standing

at the door. Jasper walked in, looking

I even told them you're Mr. Walden's protégé, but they still acted all high and mighty! If

protégés involved-they're more

famous anyway."

out of her thoughts. "Sure, Mr. Walden's students are stars in their own right. But the music world isn't just made up of his protégés. There are people in the Neo espera University Hall of Fame with even greater achievements. If I could invite them as special guests, that would make my concert