The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 757

At the competition venue.

Abby and Antoney scanned the room anxiously, their faces tight with worry.

“What’s going on? Why isn’t Star here yet?”

Antoney’s expression darkened. “I’ve called both Star and Joshua, but no one’s picking up.”

Abby’s concern deepened. “Star’s supposed to be on stage any minute now. If she doesn’t show… we could be looking at a forfeit.”

“That’s not even the worst of it,” Antoney replied. “Today’s the team event. If Star doesn’t show, she drags her partner down with her.”

Abby’s face blanched at the realization.

Stella’s popularity online was sky-high—on par with any A-list celebrity.

If she missed the competition without an explanation, the trolls would have a field day tearing her apart.

But whether Stella would get roasted online was the least of their worries right now.

What mattered most was—

What if something had happened to her?

Abby hadn’t come to the venue with Stella today because she’d been busy coordinating with the concert organizers. Antoney had left from the studio. Stella, meanwhile, was supposed to come with Joshua, setting out from her apartment complex.

None of them had met up beforehand, so they had no clue what could have gone wrong.

Minutes ticked by, each one heavier than the last.

After the previous group finished, it was time for Stella’s team.

But when the spotlight hit the stage, only Felipa walked out.

At first, everyone assumed Stella was just making a grand entrance. With her star power and talent, it made sense—maybe the organizers wanted to milk the moment, drum up some drama.

But several awkward minutes passed. Stella still didn’t appear. The lights and music never kicked in. Felipa just stood there, visibly uncomfortable, as the anticipation curdled into confusion.

Gradually, it dawned on the audience that something was wrong.