The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 462

Besides, there was the studio—and all the music she’d composed.

Rachel’s smile froze on her face.

Haynes’s words carried a trace of guilt toward Stella. Whenever he started to feel he owed Stella something, his loyalties would shift in Stella’s favor.

Rachel knew Haynes wasn’t entirely blind to what was going on, nor was she innocent in her actions. She was perfectly aware that what she’d done was wrong.

But she did it anyway.

When Rachel’s final concert fell through, everything had to make way for her.

If Haynes ever found out her illness was a lie...

Everything she had now would be ruthlessly stripped away.

No. She couldn’t let that happen.

A chill flickered in Rachel’s eyes at the thought.

***

A few days later, Stella’s phone rang. It was Rachel.

“Ms. Cameron, I spoke to my mentor about arranging a performance for you, but...he doesn’t have the best impression of you, so he’s unwilling to help.”

She paused, letting the words hang.

“But since I already gave you my word, I intend to keep it. I’ve asked Haynie and Jasper, and they’re both willing to sponsor a concert. So, Ms. Cameron, would you be interested?”

Stella never turned down an opportunity. “Of course.”