The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 424

Mr. Walden gave Noah a meaningful look. “You rarely go out of your way to plead for someone.”

Noah’s eyes, a striking shade of blue, held a calm depth—like the ocean on a gentle morning.

“Because she’s worth it.”

For a moment, not only Mr. Walden, but even Stella herself, felt a ripple of emotion.

Mr. Walden regarded Noah, his gaze serious.

“Noah, you’re still young. Don’t let your emotions cloud your judgment.”

Noah smiled. “Mr. Walden, this isn’t about sentiment. I’m just speaking honestly.

If you took the time to truly get to know Ms. Cameron, I doubt you’d be willing to let her go so easily.

Let’s say I owe you a favor for this. How does that sound?”

Mr. Walden shook his head with a helpless chuckle. “You’re something else, you know that?”

Stella glanced at Noah and spoke softly. “Mr. Noah, thank you for wanting to help me. But there’s really no need.”

Her voice was quiet, yet steady. “As Mr. Walden just said, there are many paths in life. Being chosen by Mr. Walden is one path. Finding my own way is another.

Not everyone is suited for the same road.

As long as you choose the right path, every road will eventually lead to the same destination.”

Mr. Walden looked at her in surprise.

He’d heard she didn’t have much formal education.

To hear such words from her caught him off guard.

She was undeniably gifted, but he’d always thought she wasted her talents—spending more effort on landing a wealthy husband than on honing her craft.

Her methods were certainly effective.

Even Noah seemed to have fallen for her gentle charm.

If Noah asked for this as a favor, Mr. Walden would have a hard time refusing. After all, Noah wasn’t asking him to take Stella on as a protégé, just to offer some occasional guidance.

But Stella’s refusal actually won back some of Mr. Walden’s respect for her.

From the very start, Stella had sensed Mr. Walden’s dislike.

Though he’d insisted on fairness—making those who insulted her apologize and offering the usual polite words—it was impossible to fully hide his true feelings.