The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 605

She had only just made it through the qualifying round-hadn't even reached the main event-when everything fell apart.

After being cast out of the Williams family, she never returned for that race.

Racing had always been for Sherman. She'd only ever practiced, only ever cared, because of him.

But once she realized that everything Sherman ever felt for her was nothing but a hollow act, she couldn't bring herself to touch anything he liked ever again.

Looking back now, it was obvious: Sherman inviting her, a complete novice, to compete wasn't about giving her a chance. He just wanted to see her humiliated.

All of that happened six or seven years ago.

Stella had long buried those memories.

So why was it, staring at the man in front of her now, that it all came rushing back?

She spoke coolly. "Mr. Burton? Is there something you need?"

Sellers narrowed his eyes. "You know who I am?"

Stella replied, "So, you're allowed to recognize me, but I can't know you?"

It had only taken one meeting, but Stella's impression of Sellers was already terrible.

For a stranger, someone she'd never met before, to expose her identity to her face-it was nothing short of rude.

three identities he'd listed for

her she was

note that

daughter-something nobody

position clear: putting her in her

watched her face grow colder, Sellers realized she'd

he thought. No wonder Sherman ended

spoke at last, his voice icy

trying to get close to the old man.

down, his words slow

involved with make you feel bold, but

unwavering as he locked eyes with

Don't you dare use those cheap little tricks

daughter, I won't let you

as if something

another one of Aurora's

cold. "What did

regarded him with a gentle, almost musical voice, her

If you're not one of Aurora's lapdogs, then

no right to threaten me. Or...are you her boyfriend? But as far as

her tone laced with ridicule. "Aurora is my sister. If my father and

threatening

probably think you were trying to stir up trouble

her gaze challenging. "I doubt my father would ever let Aurora marry someone like you. He'd never risk bringing someone so divisive into