The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 36

"Murderers deserve the death penalty!"

The group of girls was in a frenzy, their eyes blazing with hostility, faces twisted with rage. They looked like they wanted to tear Stella apart as if she were their arch-nemesis.

To someone looking in from the outside, it might have appeared as though Stella had done something unforgivable to them.

Stella surveyed their expressions and quickly deduced those girls were likely Rachel's fans. Although she wasn't a frequent internet user, Stella had recently learned that Rachel had amassed a massive following online.

It was only the previous day that Stella discovered Rachel had millions of devoted fans, drawn to her delicate beauty, talent with the violin, and inspiring

determination to live life to the fullest despite her terminal illness. In six months, Rachel had become as well-known as a B-list celebrity.

Rachel's rise to fame wasn't by mere chance. Someone was orchestrating it behind the scenes. That someone was Haynes.

O'Brien Group's wing. Haynes hadn't bothered to dispel the rumors about him and Rachel, explaining to Stella that it was all part of a

couldn't wait for her to slowly build a fanbase. Spreading gossip was the quickest way to make

the situation. She hadn't realized how quickly Rachel's supporters had multiplied until

handed Marvin to Hans, the driver. "Hans, take Marvin and

danger. The mob's anger was directed at Stella, and lingering could put Marvin

leave. "No, Stella's in danger.

heart warmed at his words. Her husband and son treated her like an enemy, yet this boy, whom she'd only known for two

go. I can handle this," Stella said gently. "If you stay, I'll be worried

were filled with concern, but he nodded reluctantly. "Okay, but..." Stella urged him. "Go on.

would only hinder her. If Stella had dodged, the

off. When the car started moving, Marvin pulled out his phone to call Neville. "Dad, Stella's in trouble. It's your turn to

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of water came at Stella. Thud! The bottle struck Stella's head, making her vision blur as she nearly fainted. Blood trickled down