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.

He'd even called to double- check, only to

Burtons really had invited

for all the storms he'd weathered, Galen couldn't help

party belonged to the very top tier

Burton family, the Wilkinsons

finished checking their invitation, he smiled politely. "Please, go

only just realizing he'd been holding

mother, Yolande Wilkinson, finally allowed herself to relax a

was her usual

grace, as

real connection to the

couldn't help but look

were invited too. Mr. Burton's in Neo-Vespera right now, so it makes sense he'd want to show the O'Brien family some respect. Inviting Haynie

And as for Rachel..."

protégé now. Her status is on a whole other

more distinguished than just

faces, most of whom the

dare to

was scanning the crowd, hoping to spot Haynie

blinked, rubbed his eyes, then