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.”

Rachel snapped out of her thoughts. “Sure, Mr. Walden’s students are stars in their own right. But the music world isn’t just made up of his protégés. There are people in the Neo-Vespera University Hall of Fame with even greater achievements. If I could invite them as special guests, that would make my concert truly perfect.”

Jasper frowned. “But no matter what I offer, they say they’re busy. Honestly, those foreign women are harder to deal with than Mr. Walden himself.”

Rachel considered for a moment. “Maybe they just don’t think we’re sincere enough. Here’s what I want you to do: find out where they are. If I have to, I’ll fly to Solmaris myself.”

She’d managed to win over Mr. Walden; she refused to believe she couldn’t persuade a fellow alumna from the same academy.

***

Meanwhile, at Neo-Vespera Airport.

Three young women—all strikingly beautiful—spotted Stella and rushed over, wrapping her in a tight group hug.

“Star, we’ve missed you like crazy!”