The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 683

The foreign woman paused at the words, surprised for a moment, then broke into a laugh.

"Oh, that's right-I almost forgot. Our youngest is from Novaris, isn't she? If the professor took her on as a student, she must be talented. Looks like Novaris finally has someone to show for itself. It's not just Antoney anymore."

The blond man chimed in, "By the way, I heard there's a promising newcomer from Novaris lately-name's Stella, I think? I watched some of her performances online; she's got real potential. If she competes this year, I'm honestly looking forward to what Novaris might achieve."

The three of them were already major figures in the industry—people who were routinely invited to serve as mentors or judges, no longer competitors themselves.

The brown-haired man remarked, "The professor's students are all over the globe now. Many of them represent their own countries in competitions. Watching our juniors go head-to-head-it's actually pretty entertaining."

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Chatting like this, the three made their way to Mr. Walden's residence.

Rachel, well aware her senior classmates would be visiting today, had been waiting there for quite some time.

in conversation with Mr. Walden. Whatever the topic, it had Mr. Walden laughing heartily-something none

glances. Mr. Walden was known for his stern, almost rigid demeanor; seeing him laugh, truly laugh, was

other person in the room: Colby Martinez, another of Mr. Walden's students. Colby was about thirty, from

moment, Colby was watching the conversation with a smile, his

the foreign

did Mr. Walden notice the newcomers. Still smiling, he said, "You're here! Come, meet your youngest

to greet them.

more recent protégés. He'd

smiled and

exchange. I live fairly close to Novaris, and since

introductions between Rachel and the three older students, he

hold back his curiosity. "Professor,

for a