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.

that his overall skills didn't measure

certainly couldn't compete with

gnawed at him-he dreaded holding

hint of panic or unease, as if their flawless performance was nothing out of

spoke, Stella finally looked over

to lose?" she

"But I'm just not as

replied, "why would there be a team

deep breath. "I get it, Star. Don't worry-I won't let you

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

Harry intimidated him. Some prodigies were

host's post-performance interview with Harry and Rachel lasted longer than usual. Neither the judge

was a

these years, no one in Novaris had come close to Harry's

took the stage, the crowd was still abuzz from seeing Harry in person. Even

Abby, Joshua glanced

is still on Harry. Do

her partner wilbe