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."

softly behind him. A cool breeze drifted in as the door shut, leaving the

the closed door, their

and caught sight of the Watsons' anxious faces. Her eyes narrowed

do you know the

replied in a whisper, "He's my brother. My real

widened. "You mean... Mr.

voice barely audible. "Yes. My father searched for him for years he wants him to come back and take

there was never a

past, for instance, had once been the talk of

woman from a modest background. He defied his

his family's

disposal, forcing Nicolle to break things off with

he never strayed back to his former flame, either. Their

eyes how he was willing to

much as exchanged a few words with another woman, she'd be convinced

lacked for admirers. Women threw themselves at him,

vitall-and the

His wife saw

her tactics grew more viciousover time-slashed