The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Even before the international tournament began, it seemed Haynes had already

sent Keen away somewhere for so-called "closed training."

But this so-called training was really just a cover. In truth, Keen was being hidden

away-protected, and kept far from prying eyes.

Leonard let out a cold laugh. "Of course. They were planning to trip Aurora up

from the very start. Everything was ready long before now."

Sellers sighed, his tone weary. "Leonard, Aurora's always been fond of that child.

If you try to use him against her, she'll never forgive you."

Sellers had his own agenda-he didn't mind letting others do his dirty work. But

he wasn't heartless enough to involve a child. Maybe it was some leftover shred

of decency from all those years growing up in the Burton family, a small part of

him that refused to die.

Leonard fell silent for a while before speaking. "If Aurora cares about him, then

forget it. We'll find another way."

With that, he hung up.

When Stella stepped out of the Williams estate, the afternoon sun was blazing, so

bright it made her eyes swim. Whether it was the heat or her restless mind, her

wavered on the marble stairs. She

reached out just in time,

and steady, his dark eyes laced

alright?"

Haynes stayed long at

had already shaken Skyler and his father. Even

she never gave anything away,

his father trust

outburst had helped clear Stella

blinked, her long lashes trembling as she looked at

wrist-her

Promise me you won't

anywhere near him!"

time, Leonard had

voice

like cool water,

"Don't worry,

tight security.

I made sure of

But Leonard..."

Leonard before. After today, seeing what

chill settled into

not the type

But as long as you haven't

the Williams

dare go

was something else Haynes didn't say

come

standing with Stella