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.

to his clinic,

that although Stella wasn't seriously ill, her sincerity and persistence were worthy of recognition, so

when he learned Stella was seeking medicine

find someone so devoted these days, Mr. Burton

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

headaches were notoriously stubborn-not something a quick fix could cure-but another year or two of treatment would

Haynes and Rachel's public antics were so conspicuous that even Mr. Burton, who seldom paid attention to the news,

Haynes, Mr. Burton's anger was simmering. He

how diligently you've helped me all this while, I'll help one last time," Mr. Burton said, removing his reading glasses and snorting in disdain. "But you've got to bring your husband with you.

fixed everything. After a tense pause, she finally said, "This is the last time I'll ask, Mr. Burton. I'm begging you-not for me, but to

raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "Save a

my friend has offended someone