The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 296

The two women were just about to leave when a luxury car pulled up beside them.

The door swung open, and a tall, striking figure stepped out.

A handsome, rakish face came into view, drawing the attention of everyone nearby.

"Star, Ms. Murphy-it's been a while."

Abby's face lit up with delight. "Neville Connolly! I haven't seen you in ages. What have you been up to lately?"

Neville arched an eyebrow, flashing a lazy, charming smile. "Just dealing with some family business, but thankfully, it's all wrapped up now." He grinned, "What, did you and Star miss me?"

Abby laughed. "Of course we did! Without you around, no one's taken us out for a proper meal in forever."

Neville shot back immediately, "Say the word, and dinner's on me. In fact—" A thought seemed to strike him. He reached into the front seat and pulled out a gorgeous bouquet of fresh flowers.

"Star, I never got to congratulate you on your divorce-cheers to your newfound freedom."

with a calm smile. "Thank

Connolly had practically been living at her place lately. Abby and Stella had never kept their conversations private around him, so

voice cut through the

anymore, are we? No wonder you were in such a rush to get

a beat, "People with filthy minds see filth everywhere. You cheat, and now you think every man

laugh. "A man giving a woman flowers-is that a normal friendship? Why don't we ask

a fight, but Stella stopped her

I spend time with and whose flowers I accept is none of your business. No one has

"Who are you kidding? You

Instead of obsessing over my life, maybe

amusement. "Parading your mistress around town like it's a badge of honor-everyone knows. Even your divorce couldn't happen without her by your side. Not only are

rage. "Don't change the subject! You're the shameless one who cheated! Haynie and Rachel are

didn't get to finish.

bouquet and I'm a cheater? Meanwhile, they've already thrown themselves a

a finger at her, lost

a moment, Jasper was