The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Such a large deal was, of course, handled personally by Antoney's father, Nicolle Watson.

When Nicolle spotted the Williams brothers, he gave them a knowing, almost sly

smile.

"You both look a little pale today. Didn't sleep well? Something big happen?"

At his words, the brothers' faces turned even grimmer.

Last night, they'd learned just how far Aurora's scandal had spread by now, everyone in Novaris seemed to know. Antoney had grown up in Novaris; of course Nicolle would have connections there. There was no way he didn't already know everything.

Given the circumstances, Nicolle's question felt almost pointed, his words laced with hidden meaning.

Nicolle simply chuckled, not bothering to press the issue. Soon, he turned and walked away.

left when a group of wealthy young men-longtime rivals of the Williams brothers-swaggered

it isn't Mr. Israel and Mr. Coleman! The Williams family's men are all stars in their own right. Every woman wants

Lerman family head, all just to be worthy of Aurora. Anyone who so much as thinks about crossing her ends up wishing they were never born... She really is

words sounded like praise, the sarcasm was unmistakable, making

Aurora was way out of my league. But now, with everything that's come out... maybe I've got a

The city's number one

Israel lunged forward and

Israel's voice was raw with anger. "Say another

his cheek,

the truth! Everyone's talking about it. You're alt half-siblings, but you treat her like a priceless treasure, while your real sister can't get a kind word from you. Aurora's mother is the reason you and your mother were separated for years. Instead

daughter like your own sister. Honestly, if your mother could see you three now, she'd probably die all

cool until now,

what should have been a formal signing event devolved

and Coleman had

squarely on their deepest wounds. There was no way they could have just stood by and taken