The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

A moment later, he opened his eyes again.

"Woof! Woof woof!"

The whole auditorium erupted with laughter.

"Hahaha!"

Even those who had tried to stay neutral-some of whom had felt Stella had gone too far-couldn't hold back anymore after witnessing this scene.

It was simply too funny to resist.

The entire hall buzzed with laughter, as if they were watching a comedy show rather than a violin recital.

The audience was thoroughly entertained.

Well, everyone except Mr. Walden and his group.

Their expressions were downright miserable, as if wishing they could disappear

into the floorboards. If slipping out unnoticed had been an option, they wouldn't have lasted another minute in that room.

Every sideways glance thrown at Mr. Walden felt like a needle pricking the skin, making it impossible to sit still.

The looks-half pity, half ridicule were like invisible slaps landing squarely on his face.

Was it anger, or regret? Even he couldn't tell anymore.

had lost to Stella, what was left to

ended, the crowd reluctantly drifted out of the hall, still buzzing with excitement as they

and drama-those were

story exploded across social

Harry barking like a dog had gone

humiliated by Harry found themselves

photos and videos of Harry were everywhere, remixed

a dog's body, set to absurdly catchy music

memes became must-have

course, is

...

her violin case over her shoulder

a tall, striking figure

The man's handsome features

touch softer

he held out a single red rose

was a brilliant

didn't accept

"Keen heard you were performing tonight and

you.

for you now."

had watched Stella's entire performance from

caught the end. But even that brief glimpse had left him

as if someone had

ever made him feel quite this