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."

the flowers with a calm

lately. Abby and Stella had never kept their conversations private around

sneering voice cut through the

you were in such a rush to get divorced-turns out your

shot back without missing a beat, "People with filthy minds see filth everywhere. You cheat, and now you think every man and woman together must

cold laugh. "A man giving a woman flowers-is that a normal friendship? Why don't we ask a few passersby what they'd

a fight, but Stella

and whose flowers I accept is none of your business.

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

wrong? Instead of obsessing over my life, maybe try paying attention to your

honor-everyone knows. Even your divorce couldn't happen without her by your side. Not only are you not ashamed, you flaunt it,

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

didn't get to finish. Stella cut him

a bouquet and I'm a cheater? Meanwhile, they've already thrown themselves a wedding, but you call

a finger at her, lost

a moment, Jasper