The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 401

Abby Murphy also caught a glimpse of the name flashing on Stella Cameron’s phone screen.

“It’s Foreman Richards. Do you think he’s got more news for you?”

“I have no idea.”

Stella answered the call. “Foreman.”

Foreman’s voice came through, gentle and polite as always.

“Star, do you have any free time lately? I’d like to take you out for dinner.”

“You’ve helped me so much—it should be my treat.” Stella paused, thinking. “Are you free tonight?”

Foreman replied almost instantly, “I’m free.”

Realizing how quickly he’d answered, he gave a small, self-conscious cough. “Work’s finally slowed down for me. I’m pretty open these days, so whenever works for you.”

“Then let’s do tonight,” Stella said. “Tomorrow evening I have Mr. Walden’s networking event, and the day after is up in the air.”

“Alright,” Foreman replied, his voice smooth and warm. “Tonight it is. I’ll see you there.”

“See you there.”

As Stella hung up, she noticed Abby making exaggerated faces at her.

Stella raised an eyebrow. “What’s with the mischievous look?”

Abby gave her a sly, knowing smile. “Star, have you ever wondered why Foreman’s helping you out?”

Stella answered, “He doesn’t want to see Haynes O’Brien and Jasper Wilkinson keep making the same mistakes.”

Abby rolled her eyes. “So what if you’ve been married and have a child? If a woman is exceptional, she could date a guy ten years younger without breaking a sweat. Our Star deserves the very best this world has to offer.”

Stella had to admit, Abby’s words made her feel better.

Only a true best friend would insist you’re worthy of everything good.

…

That evening, Stella arrived at the restaurant ten minutes early.

She was surprised to see that Foreman was already there, waiting.

She walked over and offered an apologetic smile. “Sorry I’m late.”