The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 579

Stella looked at him in surprise. "Why are you asking me this all of a sudden?"

Joshua replied, "Candida mentioned that Solmaris is a paradise for musicians-a place where some of the world's best go to study and exchange ideas. With your skill on the violin, I wondered if you'd ever spent time there, perhaps to further your training."

Stella didn't hide anything. "I actually lived in Solmaris for a while.”

A curious flicker passed through Joshua's eyes. "How long were you there?"

She considered for a moment. "Counting college, I'd say about six years."

"When did you go?"

Stella turned to look at him, sensing something behind his questions. "You seem very interested in my time in Solmaris."

Joshua hesitated for a moment before answering. "I have this strange sense of familiarity with Solmaris, like it's somewhere I might have grown up. I just wanted to know more about it, that's all."

Though he offered an explanation, Stella still found his questions odd. Besides her closest confidants, only Neville knew the truth about her background. Even Haynes was in the dark-there was no way she'd tell Joshua.

"It was just during college. I mostly stayed on campus, except for the occasional

performance or competition. Honestly, I don't know much about the city itself. But

if

could always arrange for someone

have your concert coming up soon.

rose from his seat. "I'll go check if Ms. Murphy

picked up her

***

stylish, softly lit restaurant, a young man and woman sat across from each

handed the menu back to

"Mr. Williams, is there a particular reason you

Jonathan calm

his voice

normal to have

together once in

a sip of water. "So you invited

was silent for a few seconds. "Actually, there's something I

wasn't surprised. The

families had

a few times. He was a workaholic,

it?

has a friend who's giving a concert soon. She

to be a special guest

with interest. "When