The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 533

All of this was so absurd, Sherman could barely process it.

If it weren’t for the fact that the two men in front of him were actually his grandfather and the well-known Mr. Watson, Sherman would have assumed Stella had hired actors to play a prank.

But then Nicolle started naming her outrageous terms, and Mr. Burton’s patience snapped.

“Stella, you can have your pick of any eligible bachelor in the Burton family,” Mr. Burton declared. “If you’re willing to marry into our family, I’ll give you a ten percent share of Burton Group!”

The Burton Group’s shares were scattered among family members. Even Mr. Burton himself only held about fifteen percent. The offer was staggering.

Sherman and Karl’s expressions changed at once.

“Grandpa!” Sherman protested. “How can you give such an important share to an outsider?”

Right now, Sherman was convinced his grandfather had lost his mind.

Mr. Burton shot him a sidelong glance. “If she marries into the family, she’s not an outsider anymore, is she?”

Sherman let out a laugh—bitter and incredulous.

“I may not be the most brilliant in the Burton family, but you want me to marry this country bumpkin? Grandpa, have you completely lost it?”

Mr. Burton’s eyebrows shot up. “Watch your mouth! Who taught you to be so disrespectful?!”

“But it’s true, she—”

Sherman didn’t get to finish. Stella cut him off, her voice cool and steady.

“Mr. Burton, I’m from Neo-Vespera, right here in Novaris—not the countryside. And I graduated from the College of Music and Fine Arts at Neo-Vespera University, one of the world’s most prestigious schools. As for the university you attended, Mr. Burton, if I’m not mistaken, it doesn’t hold a candle to Neo-Vespera University. So I really don’t know what gives someone with a less impressive diploma the right to call me uneducated.”

Her gaze was icy, her words unyielding. She showed no intention of backing down or playing nice, even with Mr. Burton present.

“Now, I’d like you to apologize for your inappropriate remarks.”

Neo-Vespera University? Sherman stared at Stella, genuinely surprised.

Wasn’t this the same woman everyone said had terrible grades, who only squeaked into some third-rate college thanks to the Williams family’s money?