The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 305

Stella answered the phone. “Mr. Connolly.”

“I’ve managed to get an invitation to the auction,” Neville’s deep, low voice came through. “Star, are you sure you want to go through with this?”

“I’m sure,” Stella replied.

“Alright then,” Neville said. “I’ll pick you up tomorrow night.”

“Thank you, Mr. Connolly.”

He gave a lazy laugh. “It’s no trouble at all.”

Later that evening, Marvin came home. Stella chatted with him for a bit, and then hung up.

Abby, unable to contain her curiosity, asked, “Star, are you really going to an auction?”

Stella nodded. “Yeah. I’ve never been to one before—I figured it’d be interesting to see what it’s all about.”

Abby’s eyes lit up. “Oh, take me with you! Please, Star? I’ve never been to an auction either!”

Stella smiled. “Don’t worry, I already got an invitation for you.”

Abby threw her arms around Stella in excitement. “I knew you were the best!”

After a few mishaps, the two of them finally managed to check into their hotel.

But in the middle of the night, someone knocked on their door.

The hotel manager stood outside, looking apologetic.

“I’m terribly sorry, ladies, but this room was actually reserved for someone else. The front desk clerk is new and made a mistake—she accidentally gave you the wrong room.”

“We’ve already started the checkout process for you, so if you could please gather your things as soon as possible…”

Abby, still half-asleep, stared in disbelief. “Are you serious? It’s the middle of the night and you’re telling us you messed up—now you want us to leave?”