The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 541

Stella listened quietly as Florrie shared all the latest gossip.

From Florrie, she learned that Aurora had no shortage of admirers. In fact, the men who liked her were all outstanding in their own right.

Sherman, compared to the rest of these young men, hardly even registered.

Florrie said, "Honestly, Sherman isn't really Aurora's fiancé. Their parents joked about it when they were kids, but neither of them ever took it seriously. They grew up together, more like childhood friends than anything else. This so-called 'engagement' it means nothing to either of them. Besides, Sherman isn't in Aurora's league, not by a long shot. Even Sherman's uncle is far more impressive than Sherman himself."

That caught Stella's attention. She soon learned that Sherman's uncle was likely to become the next head of the Burton family, and rumor had it he was interested in Aurora as well. Sherman, knowing he didn't stand a chance, just watched over Aurora quietly from the sidelines.

Apparently, there was also someone in the Gardner family who liked Aurora, but Florrie wasn't close to them-she'd only heard about it from a few friends in

passing.

With so many brilliant young men drawn to Aurora, it was no wonder Skyler held her in such high regard.

Stella asked, "Is Aurora engaged now?"

even dating anyone. Honestly, she doesn't

seemed to spot someone across the room. She walked over

a flicker of surprise in her

Haynes.

Haynes actually knew each

was aware that Stella had once been married, had a five-year-old child, and that her ex-husband was Haynes. But she'd never seen a

Florrie saw Haynes, she looked

"That's him?"

glanced at her.

were jealous and sabotaged her costume. Not only did it keep her from going on stage, but she almost had a wardrobe malfunction, too. That man-he stepped in and got her out of trouble. Aurora was really grateful to him. I was

voice dropping to a whisper. "Of all the men I've seen around Aurora, he's one of the very few who couldn't take his eyes

Stella fell silent.

to be swayed by a pretty face. She was more beautiful than Rachel, but he had still

Turning to Florrie, she said, "I've got some things to take care of. Let's catch

guest of honor at tonight's