The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

If Leonard really left by helicopter, then all their careful arrangements had been for nothing.

So much time had passed already-Leonard had probably made his escape.

The whole room fell silent, the atmosphere turning cold and heavy.

Foreman's thoughts drifted to Sellers, still locked up in the basement.

At least he still had Sellers in his grasp; he could vent his frustration on him for

now.

Foreman cleared his throat, breaking the tense quiet.

"I have some things to take care of. I'll head back first."

At that moment, everyone's attention was on Stella's injured hand and the news that Leonard had slipped away from Novaris. No one noticed Foreman quietly leave.

Even Haynes only gave him a cursory glance before looking away.

Neville spoke up, "Since Leonard's gotten away, let's put his case aside for now. Stella's treatment takes priority."

Abby finally pulled herself together, her voice trembling.

"Stella's supposed to compete the day after tomorrow, but now... I'm afraid..."

Everyone knew the truth: Stella would likely never compete again.

clinching the championship. No one expected things

wiped the tears from the

official statement soon-Stella's

Abby. "Don't try to cover anything up. Tell the

a moment,

had not only kidnapped Stella but ruined

nodded. "All

"If Aurora shows up with Leonard to apologize, we can't let him

Neville nodded in agreement.

show his face, there's no

For

was, after all, head of the Lerman family. Bringing him

had more to arrange and soon left Abby's hospital

remained,

at him,

do you need

had been there, Stella might never have been

spoke. "How exactly did

eyes flickered. "I blacked out. I don't really remember what

"Where were

hesitated. "It... it happened

enough for Joshua to

he didn't push

said,

gone for