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 nearly lost her

just in time,

and steady, his dark eyes laced with concern.

alright?"

left, neither Stella nor Haynes stayed long at the Williams

Skyler

she never gave anything

father trust her

helped clear Stella

as she looked

his wrist-her

you have to protect Keen. Promise me you

anywhere near him!"

the first time, Leonard had truly

voice

like cool

"Don't

under tight

to him. I

But Leonard..."

Leonard before. After today, seeing what the

a chill settled into his usually

the type to give up

as long

the Williams family,

go too far-not

something else

probably come

standing with