The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 604

Broad-shouldered and long-legged, he stood tall and straight, exuding an

effortless authority. Every movement radiated a quiet intensity, like a sword still sheathed-dangerous and untouchable.

Stella's eyes flickered with recognition.

Sellers.

The man Mr. Burton had introduced as her potential match—and the future head of the Burton family.

He certainly looked the part: imposing, commanding, with a presence that filled the room.

Stella offered him a polite nod, but made no move to greet him further.

Maybe Sellers had never seen her photo. To initiate conversation out of the blue would feel far too forward.

She was about to slip away when his voice stopped her.

"Stella."

Her steps faltered. She looked up, meeting his gaze.

"You know me?"

Sherman looked down at her, lips barely moving as he spoke.

"Stella. Ex-wife of Haynes. Mother of Keen O'Brien. Daughter of Skyler."

she studied the man

she thought she'd long forgotten-floated

sought her out, he'd briefly mentioned his

the person he admired most was

uncle could do just about anything. Sherman's dream, back then,

his uncle who taught him everything he knew about

that he thought his uncle and Aurora would

asked why, Sherman dodged the question and, instead, invited her out

racing. She didn't even know how to drive

her, insisting she try something new,

off guard by his enthusiasm, Stella eventually

often brought Stella along

was met with endless ridicule from

scolded his friends for their

all.

front of Sherman, they'd hold

the moment he wasn't around, the mocking only got

She remembered someone

delicate woman? Can't even drive-what a disgrace! If I

embarrassment by now."

Stella genuinely considered Sherman

of her, so she signed

course.

the same club where Sherman and his friends raced, so she inevitably

taunt her, comparing her to Aurora, or goading her