The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1064

Israel turned to Sellers. “How long until Aurora’s injuries heal?”

Sellers replied, “Big brother said two weeks should be enough.”

Israel and Coleman both visibly relaxed at this.

But Aurora shook her head. “That won’t work.”

Everyone looked at her.

Her face was still pale, but her eyes were set with determination.

“I’m starting work at The Williams Group next week. I don’t want my injury to make me miss a single day.”

Leonard frowned. “It’s just a job, Aurora. One more week won’t make a difference. If you’re worried about proving yourself, I can line up a few more contracts for you.”

Sellers chimed in, unwilling to back down. “Aurora, just focus on getting better. Connections and resources aren’t a problem—I’ll take care of it.”

Israel and Coleman nodded in agreement. Whatever Sellers and Leonard could offer, they could match.

But Aurora shook her head again. “No. I want to do this on my own.”

They were about to argue further, but Aurora changed the subject.

She looked at Leonard. “Leonard, I heard Simone was kidnapped. Have you found her yet?”

Leonard’s expression darkened as he remembered. He answered hoarsely, “We’re still searching.”

Aurora said softly, “I’m fine now. You don’t need to stay here with me—Simone needs you more.”

Leonard hesitated, then nodded. “Alright. I’ll come see you later.”

Aurora needed rest, and the presence of a group of men hovering by her bedside hardly helped. When Queenie returned, the others quietly filed out.

***

News of Aurora’s kidnapping barely caused a ripple in Stella’s heart.

Haynes was stuck in Solmaris, unable to show his face, and could only try to negotiate with Rachel from afar.

After everything with Aurora was resolved, Skyler was eager to have Keen brought back home. Stella could tell Skyler genuinely cared for the child—it didn’t seem like an act.

So far, Skyler hadn’t tried to use Keen for anything, but Stella still kept her guard up, refusing to let herself be lulled into complacency.

Keen adored Joshua, and Stella trusted him to take care of the boy.

Lately, she’d lost precious time—both in business knowledge and in understanding The Williams Group’s inner workings. She needed to catch up.

Stella had always been a top student, quick-witted and adept at learning.

She sped through the official history of The Williams Group.

But it was clear these accounts were written for outsiders. They highlighted the Group’s early struggles, only to set the stage for its later legendary success.

Yet the details of how the company had actually turned things around were vague—glossed over with a few lines, never truly explained.