The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 94

Haynes had just finished his meeting and glanced at his phone, noting the missed calls with a contemplative look.

Jasper, smug, remarked, "See? I told you, if you give Stella the cold shoulder for a few days, she'll come running back to you."

"Keep it up, and she'll soon drop the act and show her true colors."

Half an hour later, the elevator doors opened.

Jasper and Haynes stepped out, one after the other.

Stella stood up, "Haynes..."

Before she could continue, Jasper interrupted.

"Haynie, we need to go now. Something's off with Rachel, and you should check on her immediately."

Haynes had no intention of interacting with Stella, and with Jasper's urgency, he walked past her without a glance.

Stella moved in front of Haynes, "Just one minute..."

no matter how desperate you are, read the room. Rachel's in trouble, and you're here blocking Haynie. Are you trying to make things worse for her?

"When Mr. Wilkinson was mocking me earlier, you didn't

"Stella, stop stalling! If anything happens to Rachel, Haynie

accuse me without

Haynes interrupted impatiently,

Jasper and said, "Where's Rachel? Take me to

icy, "Stella, if Rachel is harmed because of

Stella's grip unconsciously loosened.

strode away

contemptuous look, walking off with the self-assured air of

needed to discuss Abby with Haynes and didn't know when the

and followed Haynes to the hospital, taking care not to intrude. She waited outside, planning to

all, disturbing Rachel's "recovery"

hospital room door

Haynes emerged.

there, he wasn't surprised

her presence,