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."

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

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

softly. "You've got

for a moment, and seeing no sign of

was capable of. Any man Aurora

for him, Simone

deep in conversation, across the room at another table, Haynes and Keen were

soon... I didn't know she was even better

at the empty stage,

he'd ever chosen to divorce Stella for Rachel. Looking back, it was as if he'd been under some kind

Rachel ever have that

I

"Of course I do."

this time, he

but she turned back into how she was before and was unhappy all the time.. then maybe it's better if you're

she might become someone