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."

the norm for me.

and outs of the business world, but even a genius couldn't master it all in just

knew this was still her biggest weakness-and it

you hardly ate anything all night. You must be starving. Let me

Don't leave her side

Joshua nodded. "I won't."

Stella and Joshua made their way

who had been resting there smiled and nodded at Stella as she

more than a few

looks and unmistakable

be the son of some distinguished

a little discreet inquiry that people

her side made for more than a few raised eyebrows and

Joshua, for their part, acted as if they

Skyler and Stella's other three brothers first

vel.

reactions had

telling.

people hired a bodyguard of the same