The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1248

"Don't worry, Mr. Connolly," Joshua replied. "I've troubled you once; I won't do it a second time." He then turned to Stella. "Star, from now on, I'll let you know where I'm going. I promise not to interfere with your time with Mr. Connolly."

Stella felt a strange awkwardness in his words, but before she could pinpoint why, Neville smoothly responded with a smile. "Well, I'd certainly appreciate that."

"Don't celebrate too soon, Mr. Connolly," Joshua said coolly. "As they say, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. And pride comes before a fall."

Stella found their conversation increasingly bizarre, but before she could dwell on it, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Abby.

*Star, I'm safe for now. You can call me anytime if you need anything.*

Stella had discussed Abby's discovery by Harland with Antoney. She had been debating whether to tell Abby the truth. Antoney had advised against it. "It's better not to complicate things. Abby can't keep a secret, and Harland is no fool. The less she knows, the safer she'll be."

He had a point. But as her friend, Stella felt she had to warn Abby to be careful around Harland, lest she be sold out without even realizing it. She typed back a reply.

is now a good time to

and congratulations on the success of your plan,

then, Neville's deep

car. "Certain tactics can

to. make up excuses to call Haynes away all the time, and he grew tired of her theatrics long ago. Otherwise, he wouldn't

light laugh. "Some tricks should only be used once. Any

attention glued to her phone as she texted Abby, Stella barely

pulled up to the hospital. "Star, I'll pick you up

Stella nodded. "Okay."

saying their goodbyes, Neville drove off. Joshua watched the car disappear into the night, an inscrutable light in his dark

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day, Neville picked Stella

her to the