The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 992

And yet, Stella sat perfectly still, showing not the slightest intention of helping Israel up.

Coleman kept his composure better than Israel ever could.

He watched Stella’s transformation, struggling to hide his shock.

Was this really the same Stella?

The old Stella would never have been so sharp-edged.

Simone glared daggers at Joshua.

Joshua was actually taking Stella’s side?!

Why?

Shouldn’t he be standing with her right now?

But Joshua acted as if he hadn’t even noticed Simone’s expression. He stood quietly at Stella’s side, calm and detached.

Anyone who dared cross an invisible line toward Stella, he was ready to stop them—no hesitation.

Aurora stepped forward and helped Israel to his feet.

“Are you alright?” she asked, concern flickering in her voice.

If Israel had only looked down on Stella before, now all that remained was outright contempt.

Aurora glanced over at Stella, lips parting as if to speak, but in the end, she said nothing.

She knew Stella had her grievances with her, and anything she said now would only make things worse. Sometimes, silence was safer than adding fuel to the fire.

Gossip was human nature. The commotion drew more and more onlookers, and some were already whispering into their phones. Word spread quickly, and people started drifting over from the cocktail party, curiosity piqued.

Skyler and Jonathan noticed something was wrong and hurried over.

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