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 her safe, haven't you? So,

call back at Neo-Vespera, he'd tried to reach the bodyguards

had disappeared, it was all the more

matter. I've heard she may have crossed paths with Leonard. If Leonard took her,

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,

anything more. He didn't plan

Star because you put your own

there

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

"Yes, Mr. Connolly."

***

Stella being destroyed. She froze, horrified, and tried