The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 190

"This time, Star did a fresh arrangement, integrating Marvin's unique characteristics and strengths for a new take."

"From now on, this piece, 'Moonlight', can be performed as an ensemble too."

Suddenly, Neville spoke up, "Now, I finally believe what you said."

The audience area remained shrouded in darkness, making it impossible to see Neville's expression. Only his deep, raspy voice broke through the shadows.

"She's really... something else."

Abby glanced over at the O'Brien family section.

"They said our Star was just mimicking Rachel... Ha, let them see what true 'Moonlight' really means!"

Meanwhile, on the other side, Deanna and Callie watched the stage in shock.When Stella's performance began, they'd been snickering, sneering at her attempts. But at some point, their jeering stopped, and they didn't even know when it happened.

Callie's mouth hung open in disbelief. "Mom, wasn't Stella supposed to be a total airhead? How could she possibly play the violin like that?"

And playing at Stella's level was far beyond just knowing how to play. It was mastery!

Deanna was just as stunned, her eyes wide with disbelief. To those unfamiliar with the violin, Stella's music was like a refreshing spring, pleasing to the ear. But those who knew violins, they recognized her artistry as something extraordinary!

Wasn't Stella meant to be without any talent? Shouldn't her attempts at music be nerve-gratingly terrible, something you couldn't stand to listen to? Why was this so drastically different from what she'd expected?

Rachel stood frozen, staring at Stella, biting her lip hard, her eyes wide with shock, her body trembling slightly from disbelief. She kept shaking her head, whispering to herself, "No, that can't be..."