The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 392

She didn't shrink back from Franco's provocations. Instead, she fought back- hard.

And when it came to real ability, she made Franco look like a fool.

Every question he threw her way, she answered with effortless confidence.

There was no denying it: she was exceptional.

A woman who combined beauty and brains was hard to resist.

Noah had made up his mind-he was going to pursue Stella.

So, he had someone look into her background and soon knew much more about her.

She was divorced and had a child.

Even though Noah himself had never been married, in their modern, cosmopolitan world, it hardly counted as a scandal.

When he found out she was a gifted violinist, Noah managed to get his hands on an invitation to an exclusive music symposium-hoping it would be just the thing to win her over.

Mr. Walden was known for being picky about his protégés, but as a member of the powerful Sylvaris clan, Noah had no trouble securing a ticket.

But unlike his previous girlfriends who either accepted gifts outright or acted coy before relenting-Stella surprised him.

She asked what was expected in return.

that giving a woman a

judges on our panel. His outburst caused Ms. Cameron quite a bit of grief today.

eyebrow. "And how did you

yours, Ms. Cameron," Noah replied

Stella was no naive girl

her, he just happened to offer exactly what she needed most-a ticket to

any other day, Stella

now, she

Noah, what do you need from

could tell Stella was not the type to accept favors lightly, and didn't press

Ms. Cameron. Our team is looking for

like you

translation. Would you be

interested?"

not sure I could manage

to worry," Noah assured her. You wouldn't have to

Most of our assign

to be your forte. As for compensation, we offer a fifty percent commission based on the contract value. We'll also cover all your travel and living expenses. And if there's a breach of contract on the

generous-almost too good to be

his translation team operated at a world-class level, far beyond the

times, sometimes dozens

would be a win in