The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 545

"Why don't you both spend the night at my place? There's plenty of room."

Stella and Abby exchanged a glance.

They both knew that leaving him alone in a hotel wasn't going to work-he'd probably refuse to stay there. But Stella wasn't about to bring a complete stranger back to her own apartment, either.

Neville's offer solved the problem perfectly.

Stella nodded politely. "Thank you, Mr. Connolly. That's very generous of you."

Abby stayed by Stella's side as they followed Neville back to his old manor for the night.

Once the man was settled into a guest room, Stella made her way to the living room. She found Neville just as he was hanging up the phone.

"Mr. Connolly, any news?" she asked.

Neville's brows furrowed, a flicker of concern crossing his face. "My assistant says this man-Joshua-isn't on the guest list for the gala. No one knows who he is. I asked around, but nobody at the party recognized him."

Stella frowned. "Did you check with Mr. Burton?"

the man before and certainly didn't invite him. At this point, we have no clue

passed over Stella's

someone to investigate him abroad,

been so distracted

water. "What did the doctor say?

her head. "The doctor mentioned that taking him to familiar places might help trigger his memory.

offered, "Why not ask Mr. Burton? With his expertise, he

"You're right. I'll take Joshua to see Mr. Burton

something came to mind. She hesitated, then

he hadn't seemed surprised-or even

a smile playing on his lips. "Star, you don't blame me for

shook her head, smiling softly. "Of course

knowing too much in advance only makes things more complicated. By not telling her Neville had actually

the start, she would have felt self- conscious around him; things would never have

smile deepened, his eyes reflecting a glint of

pleasure—and he'd always had a soft

"You stole the spotlight at the gala, and with