The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Haynes had always thought Stella was threatening him with the divorce, and deep down, it left a bitter taste in his mouth. When hearing Rachel's words, his

expression turned even colder.

"No need," he said, his voice crisp and clear. "Once I give you something, it's always yours."

"But..." Rachel started to protest, only to be cut off by Haynes.

"If it's a gift, there's no sense in taking it back," he added with a distant look in his eyes.

Rachel couldn't hide the gratitude that washed over her.

Stella instinctively clenched her fists. Then, a faint smile played on her lips. "Ms. Pearce, didn't you want me to lend you the violin? That's fine. As long as Mr. O'Brien is willing to ask me for it, I might consider."

Rachel's eyes widened in disbelief. Haynes' face turned a shade darker, his temper barely in check.

he

thought Mr. O'Brien would do anything for Ms. Pearce. It seems like

At that moment, she realized the things he

a calm indifference settle over her. She turned to the store manager, standing awkwardly nearby. "If

glanced nervously at

coldly, "What? Do I not have the

manager laughed nervously. "I'll arrange the paperwork for

the violin and left

her departure, and his brows furrowed

lowered her head slightly, a guilty look on her

about Ms. Cameron's birthday yesterday. It's

fault," Haynes replied calmly. "Go ahead and prepare for the concert. I'll have someone send

face lit up with

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