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

marble stairs. She nearly lost her

just in time, steadying

and steady, his

alright?"

nor Haynes stayed

had already shaken Skyler and his father.

she never gave anything

and his father trust her

Leonard's outburst had helped clear Stella of

trembling as

wrist-her

you have to protect Keen. Promise

anywhere near him!"

first time, Leonard had

calm voice

cool water, soothing

"Don't

tight

him. I made sure

But Leonard..."

with Leonard before. After today, seeing what the

of, a chill settled into his

not the type

long as you

with the

dare go too far-not

was something else Haynes didn't

probably come after him

standing with Stella today,