The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 96

Upon hearing Stella's plea, Mr. Burton couldn't help but let a trace of smugness flicker across his face, though he quickly masked it with a dismissive tone. "Don't think you can butter me up with flattery and I'll just agree to treat you," he said.

Stella, earnest and sincere, replied, "Mr. Burton, what would it take for you to agree to help?"

Mr. Burton gave her a sideways glance. "If you're really that determined, you can work for me here, doing odd jobs. When I'm satisfied with your work, I'll consider treating you. How does that sound?"

Without a moment's hesitation, Stella agreed.

Mr. Burton looked at her with a hint of surprise. Initially, he assumed Stella was the one seeking treatment, but seeing her healthy complexion, he figured she was just another bored heiress looking for attention.

He'd seen plenty of those in his younger days, wealthy young women inventing ailments for a bit of excitement.

He intended to test her resolve, assigning her the dirtiest and most exhausting tasks. Whenever she made a mistake, he'd berate her mercilessly, even reducing her to tears on several occasions.

returned to his

Stella wasn't seriously ill, her sincerity and persistence were

learned Stella was seeking medicine

Mr. Burton thought, and his

that Stella was married to Haynes O'Brien, the CEO of The O'Brien

stubborn-not something a quick

conspicuous that even Mr. Burton, who seldom

visiting him, never Haynes, Mr. Burton's anger was simmering. He bluntly told Stella he wouldn't provide any more

his reading glasses and snorting in disdain. "But you've got to bring your husband with you. It's his mother's health on the line, and he hasn't shown up once. Has filial piety become a service

at rich folks who thought money fixed everything. After a tense pause, she finally said, "This

eyebrow,

my friend has offended someone they