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.

a group of wealthy young men-longtime rivals of the Williams brothers-swaggered over, grinning with barely

Israel and Mr. Coleman! The Williams family's men are all stars in their own right. Every woman wants

from nothing to become the Lerman family head, all just to be worthy of Aurora. Anyone who so

sounded like praise, the sarcasm was unmistakable, making the air thick with

a goddess like Aurora was way out of my league. But now, with everything that's come out... maybe

one socialite, turns out she's

and landed a hard punch on the

Israel's voice was raw with anger. "Say another word about Aurora, and I'll make you regret

his cheek,

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

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

the last straw. Coleman, who'd managed to keep his cool until now, finally lost it

instant, what should have been a formal signing

years since Israel and Coleman had let themselves lose control like this. They'd

wounds. There was no way they could have just stood by and