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.

championship.

the tears from the corners of

an official statement soon-Stella's

to cover anything up.

for a moment, then understood his

stemmed from Aurora. Her admirer had not only kidnapped Stella but ruined her hand-the Williams family owed Stella

nodded. "All right.

with Leonard to apologize, we can't let him leave.

Neville nodded in agreement.

If he dares to show his face, there's no way he'll get

look-no need for words. For now,

the Lerman family. Bringing him down

arrange and soon left

remained,

looked at him,

you need

Stella might never

spoke. "How exactly

out. I don't really

"Where were you

hesitated. "It... it

long enough for Joshua to recognize a

he didn't push it.

said,

gone for a