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."

sip of water. "I guess this kind of thing will become the norm for me. At least everyone was just being polite-no one tried to

really had been working hard to learn the ins and outs of the business world, but even a genius couldn't master it all in just

this was still her biggest weakness-and

"Star, you hardly ate anything all night. You must be starving. Let me get you something to

here with Star. Don't leave her side until I get back,

Joshua nodded. "I won't."

fetch some food, Stella and Joshua made their way to the

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

more than a few

and unmistakable air of confidence, many assumed

be the son of some

inquiry that people

side made for more than a few raised eyebrows and knowing

part, acted as

when Skyler and Stella's other three brothers first learned that

vel.

reactions

telling.

bodyguard of the same gender for discretion, but Stella