The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1237

"But the information released so far was just a smokescreen," Stella continued. "Soon enough, those rumors will become fact."

The file Harland had sent her contained proof of several double-crosses.

Once that evidence was made public, even if Leonard wasn't responsible for this particular incident, he wouldn't be able to clear his name. He was going to have to swallow this loss.

As she was thinking through her next steps, Stella realized Neville was watching her with a peculiar expression.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked, breaking from her thoughts.

Neville smiled faintly. "It's been a while, and you seem to have changed a lot."

said that to her. "And do you think this change is for the better, or

changing," he said, seeming to understand her inner conflict. "Whether for better or worse, it's all a part of who you are. Don't dwell on it, Star. You've made your

words were like a gentle breeze, clearing

glass and said softly,

no need for

the one who had

most when she was at

would tell him anything. But he didn't press for details about Leonard Instead he simply said, "Star, if you ever need anything,

you. If you need my help with anything, don't hesitate to

said suddenly. "There is something I was hoping

repay him

do, I'll do my