The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Jonathan recalled how one of the shareholders, eager to win him over, had once confided in him:

"Jonathan, you can't really blame your mother. Back then, it was Aurora's mother who destroyed her family-forced her to leave everything behind, to start over in a strange city. Her own daughter missed out on the best education, while Aurora grew up with everything handed to her, the little princess everyone envied. Who wouldn't feel bitter about that?"

Aurora's mother had stolen her husband. Now, Aurora's own daughter wanted to take what rightfully belonged to her own child. Even if Nora were a fool, she'd still have to plan for her daughter's future.

Maybe Aurora was innocent, but her very existence was a constant reminder to Nora of an unbearable humiliation. While Nora struggled to keep the company afloat, raising three children on her own, her amnesiac husband was living a quiet, ordinary life with another woman—and had a child with her. That child wasn't just raised under Nora's name; she was expected to treat her as her own daughter, to split her love and resources with her husband's illegitimate child.

Nora was proud-how could she possibly accept such an insult? To Nora, both Aurora's mother and Aurora herself were her enemies.

Suddenly, the piercing ring of a phone shattered the silence.

It was Coleman's assistant, calling with an update.

"Mr. Coleman, Ms. Cameron didn't board the plane. She drove away from the airport instead."

Coleman's voice was cold. "She probably realized flying wouldn't help her escape. Now she's trying to run by car. Block her on the road and bring her back."

This time, Skyler didn't try to stop Coleman's order.

Those obstinate old shareholders who refused to obey him had always been a thorn in his side-deeply embedded and impossible to remove.

Stella and her group had barely stepped out of the airport when they saw police tape cordoning off the area. People were allowed to leave, but no one could go back inside.

Abby frowned in confusion. "Hey, what's going on? Are they chasing a fugitive or something?"

Stella remembered the phone call she'd received not long ago. Her brow furrowed slightly. "Maybe the fugitive they're after... is me."

Just then, Joshua said quietly, "We're being followed."

Stella wasn't surprised; she'd already

suspected as much. A strange,

mischievous smile

Bather

lips, "Looks like the real show's

about to start."

Abby caught on quickly, her eyes wide in disbelief. "No way! They actually think you're trying to run?"

They were still family-how could they assume the worst of Star?

Stella turned to Joshua. "Give me the car keys. You take Abby and go ahead."

She was ready to play along with their little game.

But Joshua didn't hand her the keys. Instead, he said, "Let me drive. With yournoveldrama

hand the way it is, you shouldn't be behind the wheel."

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Stella hesitated. Her hand wasn't completely useless-she could handle ordinary driving, but anything more demanding was out of the question for now. She realized with a pang of regret, that she wasn't as capable as she used to be

Joshua twirled the keys

nonchalantly, then grinned. "How

about this every car I knock out of

the chase, you owe

e ten grand. If I

keep them busy for an extra hour, that's a hundred grand. Deal?"

Abby's eyes lit up. "Absolutely! You've got yourself a deal!"

Money was the one thing they didn't lack right now. Even Abby herself could afford to bankroll this little wager.

She bounced on her toes, exhilarated. "Go get 'em, Joshua! Show them what you can do!"

Joshua just laughed. “Don't forget to start the livestream. I want the whole world to see me in action."

Abby snickered. "That's exactly what I had in mind."

She was determined to make sure everyone saw the Williams family humiliated, brought down a notch, and left scrambling in the dust.