The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

"There's no way I could ever buy tickets to Harry's concerts, no matter how much I tried. To actually see him perform here tonight-it's like something out of a

dream!"

"No matter what happens, just seeing Harry perform makes this whole trip worth

it!"

"Harry's a legend. There's no way Stella can win tonight."

"Honestly, even losing to Harry would be something to brag about."

The audience buzzed with excitement and chatter.

Even the judges wore expressions of admiration and awe, awarding Harry a perfect score one hundred out of one hundred.

Backstage, Antoney watched Harry and Rachel's performance, his face clouded with concern.

"If we lose this bet, Star, I'll take the fall for you," he said quietly.

Harry and Rachel had performed before them and scored a perfect ten, which only ramped up the pressure.

overall skills didn't measure up to

couldn't compete

gnawed at him-he dreaded holding

calm. She showed no hint of panic or unease, as if their flawless performance was nothing out

Stella finally

says we're going to lose?" she asked, her voice

just not

Stella replied, "why would there be

drew a deep breath. "I get it, Star. Don't worry-I won't

against Harry several times throughout the competition, and every time, Harry had left him in the

Harry intimidated him. Some prodigies were

and Rachel lasted longer than usual. Neither the judge nor the host seemed eager to let them leave

a rare chance to meet someone of Harry's

all these years, no one in Novaris had come close to Harry's level-except

seeing Harry in person. Even

Joshua glanced at

still on Harry. Do you

her partner wilbe