The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1138

Doubt flickered across Stella’s face, but she stood up and said, “Show me, would you?”

Ray finally breathed a sigh of relief. “Ms. Cameron, I appreciate it.”

…

In his office, Foreman rubbed his tired brow, exhaustion etched across his handsome features. He hadn’t had a decent night’s sleep in ages.

His secretary, Abigail, entered quietly and laid a folder on his desk. “Mr. Richards, here’s the file you wanted.”

Foreman barely nodded, reaching for the documents, already poised to flip through them.

“Mr. Richards.” Abigail hesitated, biting her lip. “Maybe you should take a break. You look—”

“That won’t be necessary,” he cut in, his tone cool. “You can go.”

She lingered, worry and something softer shadowing her eyes. “Mr. Richards…”

Foreman’s voice turned icy. “That’s all, Abigail.”

Swallowing her concern, Abigail lowered her gaze and left the room.

A few minutes later, another knock sounded at the door.

Foreman’s frown deepened. Without looking up, he called out, “I’m not hungry, and unless it’s urgent, I don’t want to be disturbed.”

There was a brief, expectant silence. Whoever had come in didn’t leave.

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