The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 641

Neville's voice was calm, but his words carried a subtle edge. "But you have to remember, Haynes's protection can only go so far. If you ever come into conflict with Rachel, who's to say he won't abandon you and take her side?"

He had to admit he was deliberately sowing seeds of doubt. Neville had seen right through Haynes's intentions, the man clearly wanted to get back together with Stella. And Neville would make sure that never happened.

Marvin was still waiting for some good news from him, after all.

But more than that...

Neville cast a sidelong glance at Stella, his dark eyes deep and unreadable. He would never let anyone else have her.

Stella nodded thoughtfully at his words. She agreed completely. "You're right. I can't just count on Haynes's goodwill. Especially when it comes to Rachel-his so-called conscience always seems to disappear."

Neville looked away, as if he wanted to say something more, but in the end, he kept silent.

Stella caught it and smiled. "Mr. Connolly, if there's something you want to say, just say it. I promise I won't be upset."

rare to see Neville hesitate

vying for Aurora's hand in marriage. If you're officially recognized

sink in. "Everything that happened today-it all started because of Aurora. If it weren't for her, Sellers wouldn't have

out for her. Her eyes flickered with contemplation. "I will. I promise I'll think it over

...

seaside villa was shrouded in quiet when Jonathan and Aurora came home late that

lights were still on. He paused, then knocked

came Skyler's voice from

open the door. "Still

rubbing his temples. "Just dealing with some business

narrowed slightly. "Is it about

always been a thorn in

getting bolder every year. It's bad enough they interfere with company affairs, but now they want a say in our family business too. Hmph. Sometimes I wonder if they're just waiting for

now gradually taking over the