The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1641

The next day, Stella and the other party signed the contract without a hitch.

Stella had been negotiating this deal for the past month, and all the specific details of the collaboration had already been finalized.

After the signing, the manager in charge of the project invited Stella to a celebration dinner, and she accepted with a smile.

The event wasn't particularly large. Only the various partner companies were invited, so the crowd was neither too big nor too complex.

Gideon and Wilbur stood watch responsibly, not far from Stella and Abby.

In this kind of setting, they couldn't provide close-quarters protection, as it would be disrespectful to those who wanted to network with Stella.

Abby said, "Star, after tonight, can we go sightseeing tomorrow?"

Stella nodded. "Yes, I plan to stay in Germany for about a week this time. Is there anywhere you want to go?"

Just as Abby was about to answer, Stella's phone rang.

Stella picked it up and her eyes flickered when she saw the caller ID.

Abby glanced over and saw Joshua's name. "Star, does Joshua know you're in Germany?"

"No," Stella said. "I didn't tell him."

Abby felt like she had asked a stupid question.

Stella and Joshua's relationship was in a delicate place right now; it hadn't reached the point where they had to report their whereabouts to each other.

Stella stared at the ringing phone, seeming to hesitate on whether to answer.

Abby noticed her indecision. She opened her mouth to say something but ultimately remained silent.

As an outsider, it wasn't her place to advise Stella on the matter.

Stella had only just come to terms with the fact that Joshua had hurt her, and now she had to process his confession of love.

It was truly a difficult position for her to be in.

Stella still hadn't forgiven Haynes for the pain he'd caused her, yet she had forgiven Joshua.

In her heart, Joshua was different.

Staring at the phone in her hand, Stella finally answered.

She said softly, "Joshua."

Joshua's voice came from the other end. "Star, you're not at the office?"

Evidently, he had gone to her company to look for her.

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