The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 977

"It's only by living with the Williams family that you can really keep your finger on the pulse," Stella said, making her intentions perfectly clear.

Abby instantly understood. If Stella moved into the Williams estate, she'd be the first to hear about new business partnerships or any major events. Stella was after power-knowing your competition, inside and out, was just step one.

Living at the Williams estate would make everything easier.

Abby knew it too, but she still couldn't help worrying about Stella's safety.

After a moment's thought, she suggested, "What if I applied for a job as a housekeeper at the Williams estate? That way, if anything happens, I'd be close by to help you."

She'd considered renting a place nearby, but the Williams estate was massive, surrounded by private roads and woodlands. The nearest houses were miles away; if Stella got into trouble, help would never arrive in time. And getting past the estate's security was nearly impossible unless you belonged there.

Stella shook her head. "Abby, there's really no need. I am family, after all. They're not going to do anything to me."

some gentle persuasion, but Stella finally convinced Abby to drop the idea of working as a

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the Williams estate, Skyler had called a

nothing. After all, Skyler and Jonathan had stayed in

will

The Williams Group? All she's ever done is play music. She's

big brother, it's one thing for Stella to dream big, but

play the violin anymore.

against it. I'm not cleaning up whatever mess she's

added, "So

feel needed? Dad, big brother, wasn't Stella the type who wanted to settle down and play house?

fixating on