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."

thing will become the norm for me. At least everyone was

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 a few

this was still her biggest weakness-and it probably would be for quite some

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

"Stay here with Star. Don't leave her

Joshua nodded. "I won't."

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

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

more than a few eyes drifted to

striking looks and unmistakable air of confidence, many

be the son

a little discreet inquiry that

bodyguard at her side

for their part, acted as if they didn't notice a

when Skyler and Stella's other three brothers first

vel.

their reactions

telling.

of the same gender for discretion,