The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Aurora frowned slightly. "Why would you think that? If I'd really been interested in him, I wouldn't have handed this opportunity to you in the first place."

Simone broke into a radiant smile. "True enough. The men who pursue you are all heads of powerful families... You're used to having that kind of attention."

She paused, as if a thought had struck her.

"Aurora, my brother took his position for you, you know. He's always been loyal to you, putting your wishes first, and he'd support your ambitions and career without hesitation.

As for Sellers... the Burtons have been through one scandal after another lately. Mr. Williams is clearly displeased with them-there's little chance he'd want you marrying into that mess.

But if you were with my brother, you'd become my sister-in-law-and you'd have the backing of the Gardner family behind you.

You'd be both my sister-in-law and my best friend. Who else would I help, if not you?

You know I'm hopeless when it comes to business, anyway.

No matter if it's the Lermans or the Williams family in the future, you'll have every opportunity to shine."

smitten this time. I've never seen you talk about the future

curving her lips. "He's exactly my type. And

smiled softly. "You've got a point

for a moment, and seeing no sign of

Any man Aurora set her sights on was as good as

fight for him, Simone

deep in conversation, across the room at another table, Haynes

"Mom's having a concert soon... I didn't know she was even better

stage, a strange

divorce Stella for Rachel. Looking back,

ever have that could compare

spoke quietly. "Keen, do you still wish your mom and I could be together?" In the past, Keen would have

"Of course I do."

time, he

how she was before and was unhappy

if that means she might