The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 914

Even before the international tournament began, it seemed Haynes had already sent Keen away somewhere for so-called “closed training.”

But this so-called training was really just a cover. In truth, Keen was being hidden away—protected, and kept far from prying eyes.

Leonard let out a cold laugh. “Of course. They were planning to trip Aurora up from the very start. Everything was ready long before now.”

Sellers sighed, his tone weary. “Leonard, Aurora’s always been fond of that child. If you try to use him against her, she’ll never forgive you.”

Sellers had his own agenda—he didn’t mind letting others do his dirty work. But he wasn’t heartless enough to involve a child. Maybe it was some leftover shred of decency from all those years growing up in the Burton family, a small part of him that refused to die.

Leonard fell silent for a while before speaking. “If Aurora cares about him, then forget it. We’ll find another way.”

With that, he hung up.

…

When Stella stepped out of the Williams estate, the afternoon sun was blazing, so bright it made her eyes swim. Whether it was the heat or her restless mind, her steps wavered on the marble stairs. She nearly lost her balance.

Haynes reached out just in time, steadying her.

“Star,” he said, voice low and steady, his dark eyes laced with concern. “Are you alright?”

After Leonard left, neither Stella nor Haynes stayed long at the Williams house. Haynes’s words had already shaken Skyler and his father. Even when Leonard threatened Stella at gunpoint, she never gave anything away, which only made Skyler and his father trust her more.

Ironically, Leonard’s outburst had helped clear Stella of suspicion.

Stella blinked, her long lashes trembling as she looked at Haynes. Suddenly, she gripped his wrist—her hold almost desperate.

“Haynes, you have to protect Keen. Promise me you won’t let Leonard get anywhere near him!”

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