The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 507

The moment Abby saw who had arrived, her smile froze.

"Mr. Connolly."

Neville glanced around the room. "Star's not back yet?"

Abby shook her head, a flicker of worry in her eyes. "I've tried calling her over and over-she never picks up. But the phone's still on; it's not switched off."

She looked at Neville, her voice tight. "Mr. Connolly, you haven't heard from Star either?"

For once, Neville's expression turned serious. "You all go ahead with the show. I'll check the security cameras."

He was just about to leave when a small hand caught the sleeve of his coat. Neville turned to find Marvin looking up at him, eyes wide and pleading.

"Dad, Stella's going to be okay, right?"

Neville ruffled Marvin's hair gently. "Star's going to be fine. I promise."

"Swear you'll help me find her, Dad.”

Neville's voice was low and steady. "I promise. I'll bring her back."

out, closing the door softly behind him. A cool breeze drifted in as the door shut, leaving the room heavy with

door, their faces etched with

Aurora glanced at the row beside her and caught sight of the Watsons'

leaned over and whispered, "Florrie, do you know the performer

Watson hesitated, then replied in a

widened. "You mean... Mr. Watson's... son from

her voice barely audible. "Yes. My father searched for him for years he wants him

there was never a

once been the talk of the

Nicolle had fallen passionately in love with a woman from a modest background. He

a family's blessing rarely survives. Without his family's support,

things off with

to his former flame, either. Their marriage

was willing to give up everything for another woman. How could she

as exchanged a few words with another woman,

at him, no matter how many times he turned

vitall-and the

His wife saw

At first, she'd simply hire someone to scare off his admirers. But her tactics