The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1185

Although Stella wasn't fond of social gatherings, she understood perfectly well that these events were prime opportunities to make connections and exchange favors.

Joshua, accompanying Stella as her date for the evening, stayed by her side the entire time, making sure no sleazy hands got any ideas about getting too close or taking advantage of her.

By the time most of the socializing was done, Stella was feeling worn out.

She leaned toward Joshua and said, "Let's go find a lounge to take a break."

"Sure," Joshua replied.

Meanwhile, not far away, a man dabbed at the corner of his mouth, unable to hide his hungry gaze.

What a woman... absolute perfection.

She wasn't just stunningly built her face was a rare kind of beauty, the sort that made people stop and stare.

This man was Stuart Gibson, the only son and current heir of the Gibson family.

Although Mr. Gibson had his share of lovers over the years, he'd only ever had one child.

In old European tradition, you might call it a "single line of succession"- generation after generation, the Gibson family always produced just one child, always a boy.

To ensure the family line continued, the Gibsons had a standing rule: the first woman to bear a Gibson heir would become Mrs. Gibson. Any other women who managed to have a child after that would receive money and privileges, but- strangely the so-called Gibson "curse" had never been broken.

Stuart was notorious for his womanizing. With his family's power and influence, if he set his sights on a woman, he simply took what he wanted.

Back in Germany, the Gibson family's reach was almost boundless. If Stuart wanted you, there was no escaping him.

married ones weren't off-limits he didn't care if you were a socialite, a young heiress, or the wife of

you, he'd find a

family yet. So when it came time to sign

the evening's celebration

his eyes landed on Stella, standing

delicate yet striking, her eyes dark and bright, drawing him in with effortless

the real

was a natural beauty, untouched by

her from across the room, his mind

"Sir," his assistant whispered,

in Stuart's eyes

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Williams family's only daughter you

Stuart just scoffed.

It's just a

he could always claim

of being loose—problem solved.

made the news, all

was a

push online to shift

public opinion. People alwanet

the victim in

family's name and status, who

Stuart was utterly fearless.

his