The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1189

Stella stared out into the endless night, then dialed another number.

The call was picked up almost immediately. On the other end, Katrina Greene's voice rang out, bright with surprise and happiness.

"Star! Are you finally done with work? That's fantastic! Tomorrow, I'll take you sightseeing around Germany!

By the way, where are you right now? I'll come pick you up. You hardly ever get to visit—no way I'm letting you miss out on the nightlife!"

Katrina had been living in Germany ever since her family called her back after a brief stint in Solmaris. Although Stella, Lauretta Chapman, Wendy Burke, and Katrina didn't see each other often, they kept in touch through messages, sharing a private group chat.

When Katrina heard Stella would be in Germany on business, she'd been over the moon, insisting that Stella meet her after work. Stella hadn't seen Katrina in ages and had readily agreed.

But after what had just happened, a night out was no longer possible.

Stella kept her explanation brief. "Katrina, I'm sorry. I've run afoul of the Gibson family. I don't think I'll be able to see you this time."

There was a sharp intake of breath. "Star, what happened? How did you get on their bad side?"

Stella hesitated only a moment. "Stuart barged into my room. I... defended myself. Maybe a little too forcefully."

Katrina knew exactly what kind of person Stuart was. Remembering the citywide lockdown from earlier, she quickly put the pieces together.

pretty much run this city. With the lockdown,

out at my place? The Greene family has some influence here too-they wouldn't

it, truly. But if I go to you,

moment, her voice dropping. "Is it really that

Do you know anywhere I could lay low, somewhere harder

her head down until things cooled off. Arranging backup would take

the gravity

where people come and go all

tough to track

but-" fo

hesitated. “But the living conditions

just need somewhere to

blows over,

you

"Thank you, Katrina."

need," Katrina replied softly,

voice. "If you need anything promise me you'll

me you'll call

try to handle this all on