The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 580

Lauretta feigned confusion. "It's been this long, and you still haven't managed to meet up?"

Jonathan's expression darkened. "Ms. Chapman, the reason I'm here today is to discuss your help as a special guest."

Lauretta smiled politely. "Didn't I already give Mr. Williams my answer? I'm busy."

She hadn't even bothered to ask for the date or time before turning him down flat, not sparing a shred of courtesy. Jonathan's irritation was clear.

"Did Stella say something to you?"

Lauretta frowned. "What does this have to do with Star?"

Jonathan's tone cooled. "Stella and Aurora don't get along. If Stella hadn't said something, you wouldn't have refused without even asking for details. I'm guessing Stella told you that if Aurora ever reached out, you should turn her down, no matter the reason is that right?"

from her parents or people around her. Still, when she

women or keep secrets on the side; his

she accepted her family's support and resources, she'd understood there'd be sacrifices. Compared to risking everything for love and rebelling against her family-giving

other hand, meant placing her happiness in someone else's hands. If that person stopped loving her, or if their heart changed, she'd be left with

and pragmatic. She'd never been the type to pyt romance above all else

her family's

complaint, pouring her time and

efforts paid off. Because of her own excellence, the man she

known for being close-knit and decent, free from drama and scandal-the one family everyone agreed

met Jonathan, Lauretta noticed how little he knew about Stella. Today, he was openly hostile and

harmony just a