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 even called to double- check, only to find out it

Burtons really had

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

everyone attending this party belonged to the very top tier

the Burton family, the Wilkinsons were practically

their invitation, he smiled politely.

realizing he'd been holding his

mother, Yolande Wilkinson, finally allowed herself to relax a

her usual air

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

the Burtons. Why on

couldn't help but look

"I heard Haynie and Rachel were invited too. Mr. Burton's in Neo-Vespera right now, so it

And as for Rachel..."

across Jasper's face. "She's Mr. Walden's protégé now.

more distinguished than just your average heiress these

ballroom was packed-a sea of unfamiliar faces, most of whom the

dare to approach anyone for casual

was scanning the crowd, hoping to spot Haynie or

He blinked, rubbed his eyes, then