The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1089

Shawn’s eyes lit up. Now that Leonard was willing to help, what reason did he have to hesitate?

He rubbed his hands together, unable to hide his excitement. “Mr. Lerman, so… when do you think would be the best time?”

Click.

Leonard flicked open a lighter and lit a cigarette. Wisps of smoke curled around his striking features, casting his face in a haze. “Aurora’s birthday is next week. That will be our best opportunity.”

A sly grin slowly spread across Shawn’s lips as he heard this.

…

After dealing with Shawn’s nonsense, Stella had no energy left for work. She decided to just head straight home.

As usual, Aicken opened the car door for her and helped her inside.

Just as Stella was about to get in, Joshua spoke up.

“Mr. Aicken, Star and I are heading home. Are you planning on coming home with us too?”

The way he said “home” carried a subtle, ambiguous undertone.

Aicken’s eyes flickered, then he managed a polite smile. “My apologies. I thought Ms. Cameron might be returning to the office.”

Joshua’s lips curled in a half-smile. “It’s already this late, Mr. Aicken—are you really suggesting Star go back to work overtime? No matter how important the job is, people need rest, don’t they? I always thought you were considerate, but it seems you don’t care for your colleagues as much as I imagined.”

Aicken froze, a look of embarrassment crossing his face. “Ms. Cameron, I’m truly sorry. I was too eager to get the company back on track, and I didn’t think it through.”

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