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."

accepted the flowers with a calm smile.

Connolly had practically been living at her place lately. Abby and Stella had never kept

sneering voice

even trying to hide it anymore, are we? No wonder you were in such a rush to

with filthy minds see filth everywhere. You cheat, and now you think every man and woman together must be cheating too.

let out a cold laugh. "A man giving a woman flowers-is that a normal

but

spend time with and whose flowers I accept is

climbed, loud enough for everyone in the vicinity to hear. "Who are you kidding? You were already running around with him before your divorce. That's cheating! Do you

an eyebrow, unbothered. "Oh, so you do know cheating is wrong? Instead

Even your divorce couldn't happen without her by your side. Not

was livid, nearly trembling with rage. "Don't change the subject! You're the shameless one who cheated! Haynie and Rachel are completely

didn't get to finish.

themselves a wedding, but you call them innocent? How

finger at her,

a moment, Jasper