The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 596

Sherman said, "A date? Didn't you tell Grandfather you were going to propose to the Williams family?"

Sellers replied, "Grandfather said the Williams family hasn't agreed, and there's been no formal engagement with our family. So it doesn't count."

A thought crossed Sherman's mind, and he couldn't help but grumble.

"Don't get me started. I don't know what's gotten into Grandfather lately-he's been so muddle-headed.

I heard that, over the years while he was working as a doctor, he met a woman who completely wrapped him around her finger.

Karl and I figured, if she could make Grandfather happy, even if she was cozying up to him on purpose, it wouldn't hurt to throw her a few favors.

But we never expected..."

Sherman paused, lowering his voice. "She turned out to be the long-lost heiress from the Williams family."

Sellers' eyes narrowed slightly at that.

"The same woman who could threaten Aurora's position and might end up tarnishing her reputation?"

Sherman nodded. "Exactly. Her original name was Stella, but later it was changed to Raven Williams.

Years ago, I pulled a few strings and got her kicked out of the Williams family. I never thought, after all this time, she'd resurface."

Sherman hesitated, then added, "Now, she's got Grandfather so charmed that even I—his own grandson-don't compare in his eyes.

this to get back at us, and Aurora will end up

And I won't give her the

needed to know better to be forthright before he underestimated Stella and landed himself in trouble. After all, he'd already

isn't as simple

Williams, out of old affection, wants to bring her back into the

the spotlight-is actually hosting a

And that's not all..."

it out. Since when do you get so

continue, "Her childhood friend,

ought back

he'll be

soon. .

fight with me, so I had him hauled off to the police station

might still hold a grudge

back in

after me.

family, he'll definitely t

ex-husband isn't simple either-Haynes. They're divorced, but

a five-year-old

Stella ever needs help, Haynes will be

Neville, and her best friend is

the darker his expression