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?"

Walden hesitated, immediately sensing Mr. Burton's intention. He'd known the man long

Burton, is this the musical prodigy you wanted to introduce me

piano, the boy with the violin, and the younger

gave a resigned smile. "Is this about taking on a new student? Did she come to you

always been fair and impartial. Why make a snap judgment

assumed Stella must have somehow crossed paths with Mr. Burton and asked him to

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 guidance or help out of

handled it with grace, leaving him with a rather good

a modest background. Was she trying to use him to elevate

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

interrupted him with a hearty laugh. "Walden, this girl's my

at him,

continued, "She's my student now. I invited you to enjoy the music, not to scout my

it. "You took her