The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1617

"During that time, Star was working overtime and pulling all-nighters every day. She lost so much weight."

Reaching a partnership wasn't as simple as just agreeing on a price. Stella had to create a detailed plan according to the client's requirements. Only after they were satisfied would they sign the contract. Stella's proposal was rejected twice. Every time Abby saw Stella staying up late to revise the plan, she felt incredibly guilty and inadequate. She was less experienced than Stella in these matters and couldn't help much, so Stella had to do it all herself.

They chatted for a while longer until there was a knock on the door. Wilbur walked in with a few documents.

The moment he appeared, all eyes in the room turned to him.

Wilbur's smile froze on his face, and his skin began to crawl. He swallowed hard. Why were Stella, Abby, and Joshua all looking at him so strangely?

"Um…" Wilbur hesitated at the doorway. "I… I'm just here to drop off a file for Stella…"

Seeing Wilbur, Abby felt a pang of guilt. She had thought Joshua wouldn't be coming back, which is why she found a handsome… no, a bodyguard for Stella. In any case, beautiful things tended to lift one's spirits. Besides, neither Stella nor Wilbur had any ulterior motives. She had confirmed that long ago. Although she often suggested that Stella should try dating, she knew Stella wasn't ready for it. But in this situation, Abby suddenly felt the awkwardness of being caught playing matchmaker for her best friend.

Abby quickly walked over and took the files from Wilbur's hand.

"You can go back now."

Without a second word, Wilbur shut the door and fled.

Joshua sat on the sofa and calmly picked up a teacup from the table. He asked nonchalantly, "Does he live at Williams Mansion now?"

Abby, who had been chattering away, now looked at Stella helplessly. She felt like… she had caused trouble for Stella again.

Hearing this, Joshua finally looked away. He took a sip of tea. "I see…"

Abby decided it was time to leave. "Star, Joshua, I still have work to do, so I won't keep you company."

Without waiting for a response, she also hurried out of the office.

After Abby left, an eerie silence fell over the room. The atmosphere was so strange that Stella started to feel as if she had done something wrong. Joshua seemed unchanged, yet somehow he felt like a stranger.

Just then, Joshua broke the silence.

"Star."