The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 19

Haynes felt a flicker of irritation rising and said curtly, "Enough."

Jasper opened his mouth to protest, but Rachel stepped in, giving him a quick shake of her head. "Let it go, Jasper. It's Foreman's birthday today. Let's head inside."

Noticing Haynes' displeased expression, Jasper wisely decided to hold his tongue.

...

Inside the private room, Abby had initially planned to hire a few male entertainers, but Stella was against it, leaving Abby no choice but to drop the idea with disappointment.

"The guys here are top-notch, real eye candy! Those six-packs, the feel of them... wow! You'd have to touch them to believe it, simply irresistible."

Stella replied, "I'm gearing up for a divorce with Haynes. I need to be cautious now. I don't want to give them any ammo. I can't afford any slip-ups."

Abby nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. There's no need to hand them any weapons."

still and lacking male company, Abby sang and danced to the music. A

Stella slipped out to take the

his plan to start a new studio. His contract with the agency was about to expire, and with Stella contemplating a comeback, he thought it would be the perfect time to launch his venture. Stella agreed without

hanging up, Stella headed to the restroom. While leaving, she saw Rachel touching

glanced at her before turning away to wash

was about to leave, Rachel called out

Stella turned around, "Yes?"

smiled softly and reached into her bag. "Take

a simple but

for a moment, her brow furrowing

day and night at the church with

expression was cold. "What's your

his fever broke after you gave him this cross. So, he