The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1065

Still, it was understandable—some things were, after all, a matter of trade secrets.

Stella set aside the company’s history and turned her attention to The Williams Group’s current business ventures.

Just then, someone knocked gently at the door.

She opened it to find Skyler standing outside.

Over the years, Stella and her three older brothers had their share of disagreements and clashes, but they’d never reached the point of no return—and that was thanks to Skyler.

Skyler had his doubts about her too, but he never spoke in absolutes or made irreversible decisions. There was always room to maneuver, a door left ajar for reconciliation.

Stella invited him in and poured a glass of water.

“Is something on your mind, Father?”

Skyler offered a warm smile. “I heard from Keen that you’ve been brushing up on business management in your room. I thought I’d check in. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, you can ask me.”

As the head of The Williams Group, no one understood the company better than Skyler.

Stella didn’t hesitate. “After Grandfather disappeared, The Williams Group went through a really rough patch—almost went under. I want to know how the company managed to turn things around.”

A distant look appeared in Skyler’s eyes, memories surfacing.

“That was because of a project your mother invested in back then. It turned out to be a staggering success. With that, she was able to stabilize The Williams Group—at least for a while.

Our stock price soared on the back of that success. Rivals who tried to short-sell us lost a fortune and had to beat a hasty retreat. In the end, they became stepping stones for us.”

A faint smile played at Skyler’s lips as he reminisced.

In terms of day-to-day operations, Nora may have had some shortcomings, but when it came to judging projects and spotting opportunities, she was a rare genius.

If only she’d known when to show a little weakness, to bend instead of always standing tall—maybe things wouldn’t have ended the way they did; maybe she and Aurora’s mother wouldn’t have parted ways so soon.

And then, after many years, Nora too passed away, leaving Skyler all alone.

Bitterness welled up in his heart as he thought of it.