The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 530

Stella didn't bother to hide the truth or lie-there were security cameras everywhere. It would be pointless.

Mr. Burton turned to Sherman, his gaze sharp. "Sherman, what's going on? Why did you drag Stella away?"

Sherman rubbed his aching forehead. "She and I have some history. I was worried she was only getting close to Grandfather to get back at me—or at the Burton family."

Mr. Burton's confusion was obvious. "You two knew each other before?"

He couldn't imagine how Stella and Sherman's paths would've crossed.

Sherman didn't answer. Instead, he looked over at Skyler.

Stella's background was complicated, and it was still unclear whether the Williams family would even acknowledge her as one of their own. If they chose not to, Sherman could always find another excuse for his actions.

Stella noticed Sherman's glance and found it almost amusing. Without waiting for Skyler to jump in, she spoke calmly, "Sherman deliberately lured me into a room and tried to ruin my reputation."

Stella in surprise. He hadn't expected her to so brazenly turn the story on its head in front of everyone. Wasn't she afraid someone would call her

been through, he felt she deserved someone in her corner. Besides,

Aurora also stayed

hand on the table.

interjected, "Grandfather, we can't just take one person's word

scoffed. "If he didn't do

Sherman a look, expecting him to defend himself, but Sherman didn't say a word. Karl frowned-was Sherman really

unfazed. "Grandfather, nothing actually happened between Stella and me. If you don't believe

later. There was no point in flat-out denying it and making things worse

getting more muddled by the minute.

Mr. Burton had always doted on him. But even so,

He couldn't make heads or tails

broke the tension-Skyler could no longer keep