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.

it had to be some kind of joke. He'd even called to double- check,

Burtons really had invited

the world of business, and for all the storms he'd weathered, Galen couldn't help but feel a little

everyone attending this party belonged to the very

Burton family, the

invitation, he

just realizing he'd been

Yolande Wilkinson, finally

her usual

a cautious, almost timid grace, as though afraid to offend someone important without even

no real connection to the Burtons. Why on earth would they

but look a

now, so it makes sense he'd want to

And as for Rachel..."

spread across Jasper's face. "She's Mr. Walden's protégé now. Her status is on

way more distinguished than just your average heiress

faces, most

to approach anyone for

crowd, hoping to spot Haynie or

eyes widened. He blinked, rubbed his eyes, then