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

the marble stairs. She

just in time,

and steady, his

alright?"

Leonard left, neither Stella nor Haynes stayed long at the Williams

words had already shaken Skyler and his father. Even when

Stella at gunpoint, she never

father trust

helped clear Stella

as she looked at Haynes.

his wrist-her hold almost

protect Keen. Promise me you

anywhere near him!"

Leonard had truly

voice washed

cool water, soothing

"Don't worry,

under tight security.

happen to him. I made sure of

But Leonard..."

never dealt with Leonard before. After today,

chill settled into his

the type to give

as long as you

with the

go

something else Haynes didn't

come after

with Stella today,