The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 350

Haynes and Rachel left, taking Keen with them.

This time, no one tried to stop them.

Once the three were gone, Abby burst out, her voice brimming with frustration. "Star, what's with Keen and Haynes? Why are they always looking down on you? Don't they know you went to college?"

Stella took a sip of water, then shrugged. "Maybe they don't."

Neville studied her for a moment. "Why is it that when we looked into your background, there's nothing after high school?"

"I left the country before I graduated," Stella replied matter-of-factly.

Neville's brows arched in surprise. "Even so, there shouldn't be a complete gap in your records, should there?"

Stella's long lashes lowered, masking whatever emotions flickered in her eyes.

"That's because, while I was studying abroad, I used a different name. That record was deliberately altered. It's not surprising you couldn't find anything."

sharpened.

without any sign

you ever

Williams Group?" Neville's eyes darkened, his tone suddenly serious. "Don't tell me you mean

right. That Williams

as he looked at Stella. "Would you mind

already. There were some truths Neville deserved

before she finally began, her voice soft but steady. "It's honestly a cliché story. My parents were married for business reasons. From

Even after my mother became pregnant and gave

and decided to let him go. That's when my father realized

to us, trying everything to make up for the pain he'd caused. He was

My father, true to his promise, finally cut all ties with

looked down on her for it. He stood

company managed to stay afloat,

face as she told her about those years—a

mother thought their life would