The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 500

Abby mulled it over. "Maybe Karl's a distant relative of Mr. Burton's? Or... maybe he just came with his grandparents?"

Of course, it was entirely possible that Karl really was related to Mr. Burton.

But honestly, none of that had much to do with them.

Stella leaned in and whispered, "Candida, are you sure the performance will go off without a hitch?"

Candida shook her head emphatically. "Don't worry, Star. I won't let anyone get in my head again. I promise."

Though Stella was technically her boss, the two of them had always treated each other more like friends than colleagues.

Stella smiled and gave her an encouraging nod.

An hour before the party began, Jasper arrived at the venue with his parents.

As they handed over their invitation, Jasper's father, Galen Wilkinson, shot a nervous glance at the security staff.

He could hardly believe it-the illustrious Burton family had actually sent an invitation to the Wilkinsons, asking them to attend this exclusive gathering.

The invitation specifically requested that Jasper come along.

to be some kind of joke. He'd

Burtons really

world of business, and for all the

belonged to

the Burton family, the

the security guard finished checking their invitation, he smiled politely. "Please, go right

just realizing

Jasper's mother, Yolande Wilkinson,

was her

she moved with a cautious, almost timid grace, as though afraid to offend someone important

to the Burtons.

but look a

so it makes sense he'd want

And as for Rachel..."

face. "She's Mr. Walden's protégé now. Her status is on a whole other

than just your

unfamiliar faces, most of whom the Wilkinsons

dare to approach anyone for

crowd, hoping to

eyes widened. He blinked, rubbed his eyes, then