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."

were gone, Jasper's look of indignation faded, replaced by doubt and

course not," Rachel replied with a confident smile. "Don't worry, Haynie would never do

"The more Stella pushes

agreement. "You didn't really do anything to Stella. Haynie won't pay attention to trivial

who got hurt is Abby. To

...

the two stood facing each

don't want this to

knew where Haynes stood, hearing

with work, and Rachel needs someone to care for her right now. If Jasper

that have to

"You can keep going after this, but have you thought about what you actually get out of putting Jasper in jail, aside

hurt, Haynes wouldn't hold Jasper accountable. Because, to him, Abby wasn't

into Haynes' deep

composed as ever, but his words were colder than ice. "Stella, you