The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 269

When Stella was pregnant years ago, she struggled with severe morning sickness. Her work came to a complete halt. Stella had planned to return to her career after having the baby, but when Keen was unexpectedly born premature, she chose to stay home and care for him. Over the past five years, she missed out on countless opportunities.

Stella shook her head and said, "I heard from my mother that Mr. Walden is quite strict and detests nepotism. He loathes when people try to push someone into his presence."

"My mother had a highly talented peer who was expelled from his tutelage for this very reason."

Abby was intrigued. "What happened? Tell me more."

Stella explained, "As you might know, Mr. Walden only accepts extraordinarily gifted individuals. Being selected by him is like winning the lottery."

"Apparently, the peer who was expelled was a phenomenal cellist. My mom said her talent was unmatched, outshining even her own by a mile."

Abby was astonished. "Are there really people that talented?"

Stella sighed, "There's always someone better out there. Mr. Walden takes on prodigies not because they're easy to train, but because he wants to explore the limits of human talent."

After a brief pause, Stella returned to the main topic. "That peer came from a family of musicians. Perhaps due to family pressure, she introduced her cousin to Mr. Walden."

"Mr. Walden listened to the cousin play and felt she didn't meet his standards, so he declined."