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.

thought it had to be some kind of joke. He'd even called to double- check, only to find out it was

really had invited

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

belonged to

family, the Wilkinsons were

guard finished checking their invitation,

just realizing he'd been

Yolande Wilkinson, finally allowed herself to

was her usual air

she moved with a cautious, almost timid grace, as

“We have no real connection to the Burtons.

but

and Rachel 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 is

And as for Rachel..."

protégé now. Her

distinguished than just your

faces, most of whom the Wilkinsons had never seen

didn't even dare to approach

the crowd, hoping to

blinked, rubbed his eyes, then