The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1104

She pressed her brows together in pain, her expression taut with effort. The fact that she was still holding on at all spoke volumes about her sheer force of will.

Foreman's eyes flickered with a subtle, unreadable light.

After all these years moving through the world, what hadn't Foreman seen? He could read Stella's condition at a glance—he'd seen it before, too many times to count.

She'd been drugged.

And not just a mild dose-the effects were hitting her fast and hard. Stella's consciousness seemed to be slipping, her gaze growing unfocused.

Whatever she'd been given, it was strong.

It wouldn't be long before Stella lost control entirely, maybe even threw herself at him.

For some reason, Foreman's heart started pounding in his chest, the beat echoing in his ears.

What if... what if he didn't call for help? Would Stella finally be his?

The thought took root in his mind, dark and insistent—a seed sprouting into something poisonous.

He took a step toward her, but whatever conscience he had left held him back, warning him not to take advantage of someone so vulnerable.

Stella didn't feel anything for him—not that way. If he really crossed that line, she'd never forgive him. She'd be devastated.

different. She was the one who would initiate if

only helping


Foreman wanted nothing more than to have Stella for himself. But another part feared that if he went

interrupted

be here? I... I don't think I can hold

She wobbled to her feet, swaying unsteadily.

fists clenched

Joshua.

first person she thought of was

over him in a hot, suffocating

course He was

cautious, always hesitating-andet

exactly how, Joshua Gardner had managed to slip in and steal the

overthink it. Maybe he

this night? No one would ever be able to take her away from


harsh, uneven bursts. His eyes

Stella and Haynes O'Brien ended up together because of one reckless

he could marry Stella, just like Haynes

always pay off

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