The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 515

Her natural talent was every bit as remarkable as her mother Nora's—perhaps even more so.

The piece she played, *Moonlight*, was notoriously difficult. It was a staple in competitions-many could perform it, but few could truly move their audience with

it.

Over the years, no matter who tried their hand at *Moonlight*, there always seemed to be something missing, a certain subtlety that set the original apart. Yet Stella's performance was astonishingly close to capturing that very essence.

Mr. Walden found himself genuinely surprised.

Oblivious to Mr. Walden's reaction, Mr. Burton chuckled and asked, "Walden, you know I'm no expert when it comes to music. Tell me, what do you think of this girl's violin playing?"

Mr. Walden snapped out of his thoughts. "She's impressive-undeniably talented, and skilled too."

Mr. Burton pressed further. "And how does she compare to your star pupil, Rachel?"

Burton's intention. He'd known the man long enough to read between the

prodigy you

the girl at the piano, the boy with the violin, and the younger

this about taking on a new student?

Walden, you've always been fair and impartial. Why make a snap judgment about someone you hardly know? That's never

Burton and asked him to intervene on her

also learned that character mattered just as much. He'd met plenty of ambitious young people desperate for an opportunity, and even if he didn't accept them as students, he'd usually offer them

handled it with grace, leaving him with a rather good impression. But now, seeing her turn to Mr. Burton, Mr. Walden couldn't help but question her

background. Was she trying to use him to

won't be taking on

finish, Mr. Burton interrupted him with a hearty laugh. "Walden, this girl's my apprentice now, so don't get any ideas

stared at him,

student now. I invited you to enjoy the music,

believe it. "You took her on? But