The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 663

Aurora spotted Haynes immediately, along with the group gathered around him. She asked, "Which one are you talking about? Haynes' friend-Foreman?"

Simone shook her head. "No, someone else."

Aurora's gaze drifted to a tall man with striking, refined features.

At that moment, it seemed half the room was sneaking glances in their direction.

Haynes, Foreman, and Joshua stood out from the crowd, impossible to ignore, whether for their looks or their presence. Eyes naturally gravitated toward them.

Aurora said, "I don't know that one, but I think I've seen him with Stella before. At the last charity auction, I'm pretty sure he was there with her. Must be a friend of hers."

Simone's eyes remained fixed on the man's face. "He's... different," she murmured.

Aurora turned, grinning. "You're interested in him?"

bother to deny it. “Yes, I am. He caught

surprised by her candor and sized Joshua up once more. The man really was striking-good-looking enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with her three brothers, and

laughed. "So you have a thing for handsome

book, "handsome" was a high bar-she reserved that label for men who scored at least a ninety-five out of a

prominent families, with admirers lining up for miles. Many suitors were attractive, some even accomplished, but Simone

her show interest in a man whose background was a mystery, but whose looks were

Her own standards were

though, those were non-negotiable. Aufora had no time for men who were all style and no substance. She wanted someone with power and influence, a man who could help her climb higher. To

these years as friends, Simone

he's just anyone," Simone said

interested, I could ask Leonard to look into him

her head. "No, I want to find out

not far away. "Come on, let's go

didn't refuse. Together, they made their