The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 514

Florrie looked at Nicolle with a newfound respect, her gaze just a bit more appraising than before.

"You want to adopt Stella?"

Nicolle nodded. "She and Antoney grew up together-like brother and sister. The Watson family has never been large, so bringing in a daughter isn't a problem."

When Stella was first taken in by the Williams family, she'd already been in school and had never really appeared in public. Aside from a few close friends of the Williamses, barely anyone had ever seen her. Most people had no idea about Stella's true background—they just assumed she was an ordinary girl.

Florrie got along well with Aurora, but during that time, she'd been studying abroad. Aurora was shrewd enough to never mention Stella's situation to Florrie, much less reveal she was an illegitimate child.

Upon hearing Nicolle's plan, Florrie didn't bother to be diplomatic. She called him out directly.

"You're just worried my brother might try to marry Stella, aren't you? So you want to adopt her and put an end to any ideas he might have?"

Nicolle didn't deny it. "Stella is Haynes's ex-wife and already has a child. It's not easy for her to become the Watson family's lady."

Marrying within the right social circles was a tradition as old as time.

end, reality had taught him that marriages between equals lasted longer. He and Antoney's

no ill will toward Stella. Still, her status as a divorcée and her modest education would inevitably limit her world view

young anymore, but there's always more to learn. Once she's officially part of the Watsons, I'll make sure she gets

it sincerely; he only wanted what was best

Stella hadn't even agreed to the adoption yet,

voice her objections. In fact, Nicolle's proposal sparked

became her unrelated "sister," maybe her father would stop hovering over her

was a hedonist

never been her thing. But her father was obsessed with it. When her brother was still

@t

born slacker, with no ambition or lofty dreams. As long as she could live life of comfort and luxury, with plenty

was just the

Stella to join the Watson family as soon as possible. At the same time, she silently vowed to get on Stella's

for another ensemble performance. The room

lady