The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 52

Jasper's face flushed with anger as he charged forward to confront Stella, but Neville stepped in, blocking his path with effortless ease.

"Even with a room full of witnesses," Neville remarked, his tone deceptively calm, "Mr. Wilkinson had the audacity to lay hands on Star. It speaks volumes about his usual behavior—and why he thinks he can get away with it."

His gaze flicked to Haynes, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips.

"It's simple, really. Someone's been indulging him. Tell me, Mr. O'Brien, how far does your favoritism extend? First your precious first love, and now... her friends? What's next-her dog? Does it mean anyone connected to Ms. Pearce, regardless of who they are, can walk all over Star and bully her?"

Haynes' sharp eyes were unreadable as he remained silent before finally looking at Stella. "What do you want me to do to make this right?"

Jasper's expression shifted slightly. "Haynie..."

Stella replied calmly, "Since he threw water at me first, let him face the same fate -one hundred cups."

Jasper clenched his fists instinctively, his face full of resentment.

Standing nearby, Rachel was wide-eyed in disbelief, unable to fathom Stella

be so straightforward

her mouth to

her softly

you like to do it yourself, or

was directed

shape now, so let's have someone else do it. It's not

his eyes deep and

shot Stella a venomous look

realized that discussing the car accident at that moment wouldn't benefit her, so she quickly

all the commotion, a hint of fatigue

side with her, which caused no ripples in her heart. After all, with undeniable evidence, if his buddy dared to harm his woman and he did nothing, could

If Rachel had been the one to act, that might have been a

"I'm tired, and I'd like to rest. We can discuss

and Haynes stood still, not

a bite to