The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 689

After the host finished explaining the competition rules, the ten contestants each drew a number from a box.

Whoever picked the same number would face off against each other that day.

Stella unfolded her slip of paper.

Number One.

The host called out, "Can the two contestants who drew number one please step forward?"

Stella took a step forward and revealed her number.

To her surprise, the other person who stepped out... was Rachel.

Of all people-her nemesis!

"Whoa!" Abby's eyes grew wide. "Stella's luck is insane! First day of the contest and she gets to wipe the floor with Rachel!"

Honestly, what could be more satisfying than crushing Rachel in front of the judges and a global audience?

Especially with Mr. Walden watching, and the whole world tuned in to the live broadcast.

The thought alone made Abby's blood race.

They'd put up with Rachel's attitude for far too long. The fact that Mr. Walden would even take someone like Rachel as a student just proved his glory days were over.

an eyebrow at Rachel, a slow, confident smile tugging

was thinking exactly the same thing

Rachel on day one?

the other hand, looked

lost to Stella

been an official match, but for

Stella was the Williams family heiress, Rachel refused to believe she was in any way

already

sat Rena and

"This is

only

who e finally show

chase fame.

can

time."

This is my chance to see

pumped his fist quietly. "Go get 'em,

smiled at Stella's silhouette on the stage, admiration shining in his

didn't believe for a second that a woman who

alone seemed troubled, a

and Rachel soon

Mr. Walden's student, Rachel had improved her violin skills dramatically under his

she'd had back in elementary school, Rachel was sure