The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2156

Looking at the bustling exhibition, Stella couldn't help but comment, "This is quite the grand setup."

Her gaze swept over the arriving guests.

The Burton family had sent Sherman, the Watsons sent Florrie, and the entire Williams family was present, except for Israel.

Even Mr. and Mrs. Chapman had arrived, bringing little Shay with them.

No matter how dissatisfied the elder Chapmans were with Aurora, they still had to give their son face.

Plus, with the situation involving Zara Lowell, the Chapman family was technically in the wrong and needed to keep Aurora pacified for now.

Stella scanned the area but didn't see Joshua Gardner anywhere.

Sensing who she was looking for, Leonard said, "Joshua is here too. I just saw him."

Stella fell silent for a moment before asking, "Did he look... okay?"

Leonard already knew that Joshua had been ill and staying in the same hospital as him. He also knew Stella hadn't stayed to care for Joshua, nor had she even visited him once.

"He looked fine," Leonard replied.

Looking at the crowd that felt more like a massive gala, a faint trace of worry crossed Stella's brow.

Plenty of people recognized Joshua. Was Aurora really not afraid that inviting him to such an event might trigger his memories?

Seeing through her thoughts, Leonard spoke up. "Three years ago, before Joshua left, a gag order was put in place. No one dares to speak of it.

And anyone brave enough to speak up wouldn't be stupid enough to be the first one to stick their neck out.

Stella, there are many open secrets in this circle.

Without any benefit, no one is willing to stir up trouble.

If Aurora dared to invite him, she definitely understands the rules of the game."

Stella nodded. "Let's go look at the paintings."

Not many people in their circle truly understood art. Attending Aurora's exhibition was no different from any other networking event.

It was just a cocktail party relocated to a gallery.

Sellers's face had been mostly reconstructed, showing no signs of the severe disfigurement he once suffered.

However, even though he had been fitted with a prosthetic leg, his gait remained visibly stiff and unnatural.

Seeing Sellers, Aurora's face instantly changed.

But she quickly regained her composure, forcing a smile.

In front of all these eyes, looking panicked would equal a confession.

"Sellers, when did you get back? Why didn't you tell me and Queenie? We could have picked you up at the airport."

Down in the crowd, Queenie Burton scoffed in disgust.

Hah, even now, Aurora was trying to use her as a human shield.

But Queenie didn't speak up to argue or distract the crowd.

After all, the real show was just about to start.