The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 695

Rachel was well aware of this, so she didn't dare stir up any unnecessary trouble.

Abby nodded. "Her song choices were actually pretty good. She's had some experience in competitions, and her performance was solid-nothing spectacular, but no major mistakes either."

Antoney chimed in, “The fact that she got accepted to Neo-Vespera University and even caught Mr. Walden's eye proves she's got some real talent.”

"If she'd just put her energy into the right things, she could achieve so much more. It's a shame, really..."

He let out a mocking laugh. "But instead, she spends all her time scheming to steal Star's spotlight or trying to set Star up."

Abby shared his sentiment. "I'll admit, she's talented. But compared to Star, there's still a big gap."

"Mr. Walden must really be losing his touch, taking her under his wing and thinking she's better than Star."

Antoney shrugged. "If she plays to her strengths, a second-place finish is well within reach."

He recognized most of the other contestants, after all-they all moved in the same circles, and he had a pretty clear sense of their abilities.

Rachel was definitely stronger than the rest.

And when it came to the international stage, Rachel's skills were nothing to scoff at-she was among the best.

she'd just behave herself, with Star on the team, our

ever entered, she's never had to settle

team event. Making the top three would

now, finally spoke up. "What about the solo competition? Do you think Star can

heard the

eyebrow. "So, Mr. Watson, you mean to

curled into a faint, confident smile. "What I mean

was an unmistakable note of pride

her former strength. She hadn't picked up a violin in five

especially after the upcoming concert, she'd

international event would take place after. Stella would have plenty of time

and skill set the gold standard for her generation of

listened, and instead of surprise or skepticism, a small, knowing

I never doubted her

but said nothing. Neville, unlike Haynes, never rained on anyone's parade-in fact, he had

conversation wound down, Rachel's performance came

audience erupted into

beaming even more brightly

full of

delight