The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 39

As Stella left the police station, the sky had darkened. She glanced at Neville and spoke softly, "Mr. Connolly, thank you."

With a casual smile, Neville replied, "Marvin likes you. Consider it a perk of the job. Do you want me to handle those online news stories for you?"

Stella's eyes flickered with curiosity. "Can you suppress the news, Mr. Connolly?" Neville raised an eyebrow. "What? You don't believe me?"

"You must already know who I am, Mr. Connolly," Stella said. "I'm Haynes' wife. The O'Brien family runs Neo-Vespera. Not many can stop Haynes if he wants something done."

Neville seemed a bit surprised. "You think Haynes is behind this?"

With a hint of sarcasm, Stella replied, "I can't think of anyone else."

Neville's eyes narrowed slightly. It seemed the relationship between this couple was worse than he had imagined. They were falling apart without him even lifting a finger.

After some thought, Neville said, "I offer because I can do it. Ms. Cameron, tell me if you need it."

there's

leaned closer, intrigued.

out a low, appreciative chuckle. "Brilliant. That's far more effective than trying to bury the

smiled sincerely. "Mr. Connolly, I can't thank

replied, "If you want to thank me, Ms. Cameron, take good care of Marvin."

hadn't helped her, she had decided to do her best at her new job and

checked the time. "I just got off a plane and haven't

had helped her, Stella readily agreed. "Sure, dinner's on

Neville smiled, "Alright."

...

the time they finished dinner,

bill. As she was returning, blinding flashes surrounded her,

who was the gentleman you dined with? Is he your affair