The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1664

"Yes, it's nothing serious," Joshua replied.

Stella had told Abby about Laurel Quinn, but this was the first time Abby had met her. She studied Laurel with curiosity.

Meeting Abby's gaze, Laurel gave her a polite nod in greeting.

Sensing that Laurel wanted to speak with Joshua privately, Stella said to Abby, "Abby, will you come with me to buy a few things?"

Abby nodded. "Sure."

Once they were out of the room, Abby couldn't help but comment, "The head of the Quinn family seems to know Joshua pretty well, doesn't she?"

"They must be good friends," Stella said. "Otherwise, she wouldn't have given us such a huge deal."

Abby glanced back toward the room and lowered her voice. "Star, she's young and beautiful."

"Yes, Ms. Quinn is very impressive," Stella agreed.

Abby said with some exasperation, "Star, Joshua is the total package—status, intelligence, looks. He's the best of the best. You have to lock that down. Don't tell me you still just see him as a friend."

Stella didn't answer.

As Stella's childhood best friend, Abby knew her all too well.

"Star, you have feelings for him," Abby pressed. "And being with him will only help your career; it won't interfere with you taking over your family's business. Why not give it a try with him? Are you still hung up on the fact that he helped Rachel Pearce?"

Stella shook her head. "No."

"If you've moved past the Rachel situation, then what's holding you back?" Abby asked.

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