The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 989

For a moment, both of their expressions were complicated.

Jonathan hadn't quite expected this turn of events either, but the important thing was that Stella hadn't embarrassed the Williams family. That alone was a relief.

Skyler, on the other hand, was positively beaming, every inch the proud father relishing the fact that Stella was his daughter.

Sensing that the time was right, Skyler turned to the crowd clustered around Stella and said, "Star's a bit tired-let's let her rest for a while. You can chat with her again later."

With that, the guests took the hint, dispersing with polite smiles.

Skyler leaned in to Stella. "You must be exhausted, sweetheart. Rest for now. When the party's over, I'll introduce you to the company's shareholders."

Stella nodded softly. "Okay."

Once Aurora had left, Abby and Joshua made their way to Stella's side. Joshua handed her a glass of water. "You must be thirsty. Here."

Stella realized how dry her throat felt. She accepted the glass with a grateful smile. "Thank you."

Abby, noticing the fatigue in Stella's eyes, leaned closer. "Social events are no joke, huh? Just the hair and makeup takes hours, not to mention having to make small talk with a never-ending parade of people."

will become the norm for me. At least everyone was just being polite-no

hard to learn the ins and outs of the business world, but even

biggest weakness-and it probably would be

with genuine concern. "Star, you hardly ate anything all night. You must be starving. Let me get you

Joshua. "Stay here with Star. Don't leave her side

Joshua nodded. "I won't."

Stella and Joshua made their way to the sitting

at Stella as she entered-none of them seemed interested in making things

than a few eyes drifted

looks and unmistakable

be the son of some

after a little discreet inquiry that people

kept such a handsome bodyguard at her side made for more than a few raised eyebrows and knowing

for their part, acted as if they

Stella's other three brothers first learned that

vel.

their reactions

telling.

hired a bodyguard of the