The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 107

These folks had always bullied her, and she could have let that slide. But now, they had the audacity to mess with her friend? That was crossing a line.

Jasper was strutting around with such arrogance, banking on the fact that even if he messed with Abby, Haynes wouldn't do anything about it.

Some things she could endure, but Stella would never let her friends suffer on her behalf.

And how could this possibly have nothing to do with Rachel?

Haynes looked at her. "But Rachel can't be left alone right now."

Stella's gaze turned icy.

The issue seemed to be just between Abby and Jasper on the surface. But behind them, it was really between her and Rachel.

It was obvious that when it came to choosing between Stella and Rachel, Haynes had picked Rachel.

Stella was about to speak, but Haynes acted quicker. He took her hand and said, "Stella, let's step outside to talk."

replaced by doubt and uncertainty. "Rachel, Haynes wouldn't really throw me in

Rachel replied with a confident smile. "Don't

relaxed. "The more Stella pushes

do anything to

hurt is Abby. To Haynie, Abby is just

...

the two stood

want this to escalate

Stella already knew where Haynes stood, hearing it still sparked

busy with work, and Rachel needs someone to care for her right now. If Jasper were taken away, it would be

what does that have to do with

about what you actually get out of putting Jasper in jail, aside from

been seriously hurt, Haynes wouldn't hold Jasper accountable. Because,

stared into Haynes' deep eyes. "What if I

didn't change, remaining as composed as ever, but his words were colder than ice. "Stella, you won't have any