The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 640

Stella had more or less guessed Neville's intentions, but she couldn't help asking, "Why?"

Sunlight filtered in through the windows, dappling the car's interior.

Neville's handsome face was cast in shadow, making it impossible to read his expression. Only his deep, steady voice broke the silence, resonating quietly in the stillness of the car.

"This isn't just about the Burtons," he said. "The Lermans are involved, too.

Simone is Leonard Lerman's younger sister, and Leonard... well, he's infatuated with Aurora.

Sellers managed to become head of the Burton family because he's genuinely capable. But Leonard..."

Neville paused, searching for the right words.

Stella didn't know much about Leonard. "What about him? Is he not competent enough?"

Neville shook his head. "The Lerman family is complicated. It's not about ability.

Star, you need to understand the Burtons are strict, almost severe, when it comes to family rules. Illegitimate children have no right to inherit.

and principled. He forbids his children from keeping lovers on the side or fathering children out

have any claim to the inheritance. Actually, it's even harsher-anyone who dares keep a

with sense would risk losing everything for a fling. That's why, by the time it got to Mr. Burton's children, there

of family head gets fierce, but it's all between brothers and sisters. With Mr. Burton still alive, even if they play hardball,

Lermans... that's a different

Florrie Watson about the Lerman family. She spoke

never really part of the inner circle. At first, he didn't even

Aurora. Suddenly, he wanted to prove himself worthy of her, and

are plenty of illegitimate kids, all desperate for a piece

get

ugly-sometimes even violent.

not just harsh words between

Leonard's sister and Aurora both in the car, I'm worried Leonard might try something against

just one person, Star. I can't guarantee your safety

and chaos.

the idea of involving Haynes, but he hated the thought of Stella getting

quickly understood what

was no saint,

wasn't as powerful as the Burtons or the Lermans-those transnational giants. But here in