The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Neville watched Foreman's face closely, searching for any hint of truth or deception in his expression.

But who was Foreman? The man was far too practiced to let anyone read him so easily.

Neville found nothing. There was no time to waste on subtle games, so he got straight to the point.

"Foreman, Star disappeared in Sandford. You must know something. Star trusts you-she's always considered you a good friend. I don't think you want anything to happen to her, do you?"

For a split second, Foreman faltered, but he quickly masked it, his composure snapping back into place.

If even Foreman couldn't find her in Sandford, how could Neville possibly succeed? And if Neville managed to track her down, Foreman would look all the more incompetent.

Foreman replied, "It's true, I was the one who welcomed Star when she arrived in Sandford. But recently, I was attacked and ended up in the hospital. I've been recovering, so I haven't had much contact with her."

had just occurred to him, then looked at Neville. "By the way, as far as I know, Mr. Connolly, you've always had people shadowing Star to keep

darkened. After receiving Joshua's call back at Neo-Vespera, he'd tried to reach the bodyguards watching

the more likely something

she may have crossed paths with Leonard. If Leonard took her, then she's in real danger. Right now,

in the air before Foreman responded. "If Star vanished on my watch, I suppose that's my failing. But I honestly have no idea where she is. I only realized she was missing after Joshua called me not long ago. Strange, isn't it? Even I didn't know she was gone-so how did Joshua, a bodyguard who's supposed to be on leave, find out? I'm looking for Star too, Mr. Connolly. If I hear anything, you'll be the first

going to give him anything more. He didn't plan to waste any more time

Star because you put your own interests first,

evidence, there was little he could do to

his assistant. "Have someone keep tabs on Foreman. Quietly. If he does

"Yes, Mr. Connolly."

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the first thing she saw was Nocturne Stella being destroyed. She froze, horrified, and tried to stop it-but it was already too