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?"

known the man long enough to read between

prodigy you wanted

"There was the girl at the piano, the boy with the violin, and the younger child on violin as well. All three

on a new student? Did she come to you

eyebrows, a knowing glint in his eyes. "Complaining? Walden, you've always been fair and impartial. Why make a snap judgment about someone you hardly know? That's never been

must have somehow crossed paths with Mr. Burton and asked him to intervene on her behalf.

that character mattered just as much. He'd met plenty of ambitious young people desperate for an opportunity,

good impression. But

heard she came from a modest background. Was she trying to use him to elevate her status, polish

Mr. Walden spoke. “I've already announced I won't be taking on any more students. If I go back on my word

laugh. "Walden, this girl's my

Walden stared at him, stunned.

Burton stroked his snowy beard and continued, "She's my student now. I invited

"You took her on?