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?"

did," Neville replied. "He said he'd never seen the man before and certainly didn't invite him. At

shadow passed over

sent someone to investigate him abroad, but without any concrete leads, it could take

let out a quiet sigh. "I shouldn't have been so distracted

"What did the doctor say? Is there

might help trigger his memory. But we have no idea

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

hope. "You're right. I'll take

to mind. She hesitated, then asked, "Mr. Connolly,

Neville learned the truth about Mr. Burton, he hadn't seemed surprised-or even

looked at her, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Star, you don't blame me for not telling

her head, smiling softly.

to herself too. Sometimes, knowing too much in

felt self- conscious around him; things would never have been as easy

eyes reflecting a glint

always such a pleasure—and he'd always had a soft spot for

"You stole the spotlight at