The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Sherman said, "A date? Didn't you tell Grandfather you were going to propose to the Williams family?"

Sellers replied, "Grandfather said the Williams family hasn't agreed, and there's been no formal engagement with our family. So it doesn't count."

A thought crossed Sherman's mind, and he couldn't help but grumble.

"Don't get me started. I don't know what's gotten into Grandfather lately-he's been so muddle-headed.

I heard that, over the years while he was working as a doctor, he met a woman who completely wrapped him around her finger.

Karl and I figured, if she could make Grandfather happy, even if she was cozying up to him on purpose, it wouldn't hurt to throw her a few favors.

But we never expected..."

Sherman paused, lowering his voice. "She turned out to be the long-lost heiress from the Williams family."

Sellers' eyes narrowed slightly at that.

"The same woman who could threaten Aurora's position and might end up tarnishing her reputation?"

Sherman nodded. "Exactly. Her original name was Stella, but later it was changed to Raven Williams.

Years ago, I pulled a few strings and got her kicked out of the Williams family. I never thought, after all this time, she'd resurface."

Sherman hesitated, then added, "Now, she's got Grandfather so charmed that even I—his own grandson-don't compare in his eyes.

I'm worried she'll use this to get back at us, and Aurora will end up paying the price."

Sellers answered coolly, "She wouldn't dare. And I won't give her the chance."

Sherman felt there were things Sellers needed to know better to be forthright before he underestimated Stella and landed himself in trouble. After all, he'd already suffered a setback with her once before.

"Uncle, Stella isn't as simple as you think.

Mr. Williams, out of old affection, wants to bring her back into the family.

To back her up, Grandfather-who's always avoided the spotlight-is actually hosting a public reception for her.

And that's not all..."

Seeing Sherman's hesitation, Sellers' voice turned cold. "Spit it out. Since when do you get so timid?"

Sherman could only continue, "Her childhood friend, Anthony, is actually from the

Watson family. Odds are, ought back into their fold

he'll be

soon. .

He once tried to pick a fight with me, so I had him hauled off to the police station for a little lesson.

He might still hold a grudge over that.

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And Stella's ex-husband isn't simple either-Haynes. They're divorced, but they

have a five-year-old kid together.

If Stella ever needs help, Haynes will be there for her.

On top of that, she knows Neville, and her best friend is Lauretta..."

The more Sellers heard, the darker his expression became.

He quickly reached a conclusion. man is no ordinary

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getting burned by her."

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They say birds of a feather flock together: people attract their own kind.

Sellers looked up, meeting Sherman's gaze. "You've suffered at her hands before, haven't you?"

Sherman cleared his throat awkwardly. "... Took a bit of a hit, yes."

Sellers pressed on, "Does Aurora know you tried to go after Stella?"

Sherman was quick to answer, "No, I never told her about it." Sellers nodded. "Then keep it that way. She never needs to know."

"I understand."

A shadow flickered in Sellers' eyes, and a slow, knowing smile curled his lips. "Stella... what a coincidence. Grandfather's been trying to set me up with her.

A divorced woman with a child-what's so special about her that she's got Grandfather's favor?

Looks like I'll have to find a chance to meet her myself."