The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 477

Deanna frowned, her tone sharp. "Honestly, Callie, must you make such a fuss? Where's the poise befitting a young lady of your standing?"

But Callie, barely able to contain her excitement, thrust her phone in front of Deanna's face.

"Mom, do you know Lauretta? She's coming to Neo-Vespera as a special guest!"

“Lauretta?" Deanna's brows arched in surprise. "You mean Ms. Chapman? Lauretta Chapman?"

Callie nodded emphatically. "That's right! The Lauretta Chapman. I hear not only does she come from an outstanding family, but she's also incredibly talented. Some even say she could rival Aurora, the reigning queen of high society."

"She's my absolute idol. I have to go to her concert this time, no matter what!"

Deanna nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, building a connection with someone like Ms. Chapman is important. If you manage to catch her attention and become friends, it would be a great advantage to the O'Brien family as well."

Callie sighed in admiration. "Apparently she's here to support her best friend. Her friends Wendy and Katrina are both amazing too-they're even members of the Neo-Vespera University Hall of Fame! It's true what they say: excellence attracts excellence. Never mind being friends with Lauretta-a signed photo from her would make me the envy of everyone for ages."

She paused, scrolling through her phone.

"But wait... it's not Wendy or Katrina's concert this time. It's another friend's... Let me see who-"

Lauretta's invitation and suddenly her eyes

is that the Stella

the mention of Stella's

wretched woman

had never cared for Stella. Ever since Stella started talking back and openly defying

eyes in disbelief. "It says here the concert is being

this, Deanna let

with the same name. That Stella-barely educated, completely uncultured-how

nodded tentatively. "That

at her phone. "This Stella is apparently putting on a violin concert. Isn't that a little too much

violin. Stella hardly stands out. Remember when she won first place at the kindergarten talent show?

Neville helped her cheat

and skill, putting on a concert is laughable. And inviting

Callie fell silent.

It did sound absurd.

played violin, would likely help But Lauretta and her friends

be someone else with the same