The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 140

Deanna was on the brink of being ousted from The O'Brien Group. Desperate times called for desperate measures, so she decided to secure her position through marriage.

But fate was not on her side. After just a few years, Callie's father tragically died in a car accident.

What followed was a bitter battle over the inheritance he left behind, with Deanna squaring off against her in-laws in a showdown that became the talk of the town.

In the end, Deanna lost.

Callie's grandparents had always been lukewarm towards her, simply because she was a girl. After Deanna's antics, they went as far as to disown Callie.

Furious, Deanna changed Callie's last name to match her own.

Haynes, true to form, delivered exactly what Deanna demanded. In just twelve months, he'd clawed his way to the top tier of The O'Brien Group—not just securing his place, but making it untouchable.

a household name in Novaris, known for his sharp business acumen and striking good looks. Heiresses from all over, including some from the most prestigious families,

potential daughters-in-law from equally esteemed

for Rachel, an ordinary girl with no notable lineage

She employed every tactic to drive a wedge between them

single. No matter how many women Deanna introduced into his life, he didn't give them a second glance,

that once his stature grew

was Stella suddenly entering the picture—and with a baby on the way

determined to have Stella terminate the pregnancy. She resorted to all sorts of pressure tactics,

point, Stella and Haynes barely knew each other; their relationship

their union, Stella didn't want to force it and agreed to the

the day of the operation, Haynes burst into the clinic, halting everything. He solemnly promised Stella

firm against Deanna's relentless attacks to shield Stella. Months turned into a quiet alliance,

his clear, unwavering eyes, a thought crossed