The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 649

If it hadn’t been for Keen, she would never have held on to the marriage for so long.

After the divorce, if not for her career—something she truly cared about—she wouldn’t have bounced back so quickly. It would have left her gutted, feeling lost about the future.

With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Stella gave a slight nod, signaling her agreement.

Joshua, despite being so young, seemed to understand things even more clearly than she did.

“What would you do if you met the person who matters most to you?” Stella asked him.

“I’d do my best to make her wishes come true,” Joshua replied.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than his phone began to buzz.

Joshua stopped chatting and told Stella, “I need to take this call.”

Stella nodded.

Watching him walk away, she found herself wondering who else would be calling Joshua, aside from their group. But then again, it wasn’t really surprising. Joshua was so outgoing and easy to get along with—he could make friends anywhere, in no time at all.

A few moments later, Stella’s own phone vibrated with a text from Foreman.

“It’s all set.”

Below the message was the address and time for the restaurant.

Seeing Foreman’s message, Stella called Mr. Burton, relaying the details.

Since Sellers was unfamiliar with Neo-Vespera, Stella had volunteered to handle the restaurant reservation.

Mr. Burton trusted her completely, asking no questions.

With their meeting arranged, Stella reached out to Abby.

Abby had already followed Stella’s instructions and found the right people.

Stella decided to head to the restaurant early to make sure everything was ready.

Before leaving, she realized Joshua was nowhere to be found.

“Abby, have you seen Joshua?” Stella asked.

Abby scanned the room. “He was just here—where’d he go?” As she spoke, Joshua walked back in through the doorway.

His usually bright, smiling face looked uncharacteristically somber.