The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Stella checked her schedule. Aside from that evening, she was completely booked. "I'm only free tonight, but I have a meeting at six, so it would have to be later. Is that okay?"

"Of course," Foreman's voice was warm. "You handle your meeting. I'm in no rush."

After setting a time, Stella returned to her work. Around five o'clock, there was a knock on her door. She looked up to see Foreman standing there.

"Foreman, what are you doing here?" she asked, surprised.

"I was in the neighborhood for some business," he said with a smile. "I finished early, so I thought I'd come wait for you. You go ahead and work. We can leave for dinner together when you're done."

Stella glanced at the time. "But you'll have to wait at least two hours."

"It's no problem," he said. "I'd either be waiting here or waiting at the restaurant."

his point, Stella didn't insist. "What would you like to drink? Coffee?

"Just water is fine."

up the violin that Foreman had seen her in a professional capacity. Her focus was intense; his presence didn't seem to distract her at all. She was clearly busy, signing documents, reviewing contracts,

Joshua didn't make an appearance. The thought of them spending every moment together would

Aicken knocked and entered. He paused for a second upon seeing the visitor but quickly composed himself.

the conference room. I'll be

I have to step out for a bit. Please make yourself

he said graciously. "Don't

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office. He informed Foreman, "Ms. Cameron went straight to her