The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 969

Chapter 969

Simone and Aurora had no idea Leonard was behind Stella's kidnapping.

They only heard about Stella's abduction and her injured hand from the news, and the story left them both stunned.

When Aurora brought it up, Simone nearly jumped.

"Was it really that serious?"

Aurora nodded. "Whoever dared to kidnap Stella in Novaris... it could easily be an enemy of the Williams family. It makes sense that my brother would warn me. And with Leonard being attacked recently too, maybe these old family feuds are turning into something uglier-business rivalries spilling into violence. We should be extra careful for a while."

As Simone looked at Leonard, lying in a coma with severe injuries, she finally grasped how dire the situation really was.

"You're right. I'll redeploy the security team my brother put under my charge. We'll make sure both of us are protected."

Only then did Aurora's anxious expression soften.

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that she could take care of herself again.

all her needs. The two had been friends since childhood, so while Stella felt

complaining about the

Abby to take a break,

No matter why it happened, you lost the chance to play violin because of me. Taking care of you is the least I can do. If I

couldn't bring herself to send Abby away

was in the hospital, Marvin Connolly stopped by to visit her

wanted Keen O'Brien to visit as well, but Stella quickly declined. She was still wary, afraid Leonard might

be told,

demanded to see her. Neville arranged a private jet and promised Stella that Marvin wouldn't be

her own, her hand was

and needed plenty

after examining

finished. From here, it's all about rehabilitation. I'll be consulting with some renowned orthopedic specialists abroad, to see if there's

fatherly

“Don't worry, Dr. Burton.