The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Aurora's expression remained calm. "If Sellers decided not to tell, he must have

his reasons. If I remind Karl, wouldn't that just make Sellers resent me?"

Simone considered this and realized Aurora had a point.

For a moment, she couldn't help but admire Aurora.

"Aurora, with your poise and strategy, even Jonathan might not be your match. It's

almost a shame you weren't born a man in this world."

Aurora just smiled, as if something else had crossed her mind. She turned to

Simone. "That earring I gave you- have you had it customized yet?"

Simone nodded. "I've already sent someone to take care of it. But... are you sure

this is safe?"

Aurora's eyes darkened for a moment, deep and unreadable.

"I'm not sure why he's so fixated on my earring, but maybe he's seen one just like

it before and is looking for its owner."

Simone remembered the earring Aurora had handed her. "Didn't you say your

earrings were custom-made-only you and Stella have them? So maybe..."

Simone frowned slightly. "Maybe the person he's searching for is Stella."

Aurora replied, "That's very likely. But he's been with Stella for ages, and he's still

asking me about the earring. That means either he and Stella haven't recognized

each other, or the person he's looking for isn't her."

She paused, then continued, "Either way, this is an opportunity for you. Better to

try and get nothing than to miss a chance altogether."

Simone looked at Aurora. "But... what if-just what if- the person he's looking for

is you?"

Then you'd

you'd be safe."

stared at her for a

wanted her to take this

the person he's looking for

figured it

faint. "We're best friends. Is it so strange

If he's mistaken, how could he

identical?"

but laugh. "Aurora, only

favors the bold. If

Every investment carries some risk. The

whether it's worth it."

then added, "I can't make this decision for you. It's up

you."

more curious about Joshua. She thought for

then made up

This is such a minor

asked, "So, do you really think the person Joshua's

for is Stella?"

"There's a

chance. Those earrings were

our father. If

Stella

before

left the

take anything

left untouched after

Dad hoped she

come back someday."

had flown back

earring in Stella's room.

added, "She might not even remember

Novaris regional competition had wrapped

Rachel was runner-up, and the third spot

violinist.

three of them would represent Novaris in

months from now.

Stella was to hold a

so high that

for her to add

Abby, and they decided to schedule an extra