The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 599

Abby couldn't help blurting out, "Wait, Aurora has close girlfriends?"

Neville arched an eyebrow. "Why wouldn't she? Her friends are all daughters of prominent families-just as beautiful and talented as she is."

Abby looked surprised. "Really? I always thought someone like Aurora-the socialite everyone talks about—would never befriend anyone who might outshine her."

Candida frowned, puzzled. "But why not?"

Abby explained, "People naturally compare themselves to others. The star always needs a few supporting actors, right? Especially someone who cares so much about status-if her friends are more outstanding than she is, she'd lose her crown as the queen bee."

Neville laughed. "You're not wrong. Plenty of privileged girls surround themselves with less impressive friends to make themselves look better. But Aurora isn't like that. Do you know why?"

Stella spoke up before anyone else could answer. "Because she's genuinely confident."

Aurora knows who she is no matter how accomplished her friends are, she's never afraid they'll overshadow her. Besides, your inner circle says a lot about your own taste. If the most admired woman in town only hung out with dull or plain friends, people would just question her judgment. In fact, having impressive friends only adds to her own reputation-it makes her

close friends, all remarkable

suddenly asked, "Is Florrie Watson

friendly, but I wouldn't call her one of Aurora's

relaxed, visibly

more people filtered into the auction

around the room, she muttered under her

I keep running into people

spotted Haynes, Rachel, Jasper, and Foreman

was caught off guard. While Foreman was close friends with Haynes and Jasper, he usually steered clear of any event where Rachel might be present. Seeing him here today was

if he sensed her attention, Foreman's eyes met Stella's. He

gentle nod and a faint, warm

"Who are you giving those puppy eyes