The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 298

Haynes and Jasper were clearly absorbed, but Foreman alone kept wearing that faint, gentle smile, his eyes calm and clear.

Afterward, Jasper-beaming with pride-turned to Foreman. "So, Foreman, what did you think of Rachel's violin performance?"

Foreman's smile remained warm. "It was beautiful."

Having grown up together, Jasper knew Foreman well enough to pick up on the subtle undertones.

"Come on, you don't look that impressed. Didn't she sweep you off your feet?"

Foreman's smile turned a touch wistful. "Maybe it's because... I've seen something even more breathtaking."

"Something more breathtaking? What's that supposed to mean?"

Jasper, ever the gossip, leaned in. "Foreman, there are so many women in our circle who've tried to win your heart, but you never seem interested in any of them. Be honest with me-have you already fallen for someone?"

Foreman didn't hesitate; he admitted it openly.

"I have."

"Who is she?" Jasper's eyes lit up as if he'd uncovered some great secret. "Bring her around sometime! For a woman to catch Mr. Richards' eye, she must be truly remarkable."

Foreman had grown up under an elite, demanding upbringing. But Foreman's family life had been warmer, and it showed in his gentler

was reserved-aloof, even-never one

is. She's more extraordinary than

who usually had little patience for gossip, seemed

is she

head. "She doesn't come from a prominent family. She's just an ordinary

go after her," Haynes said,

liked Rachel, who didn't have any impressive

always felt that backgrounds

sighed. "It's too late. She's married now-and has

stared at him, stunned. "You have a thing for a married

didn't know you had it

to Foreman,

a boy or

eyes steadily. "A boy. He's five this

the tension beneath the

coincidence! Haynes' son is five too. Wait-Foreman, don't tell me

as the words left his mouth, he noticed the way Haynes was staring intently at Foreman, the air between them growing noticeably