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.

known for his sharp business acumen and striking good looks. Heiresses from all over, including some from the most prestigious families, were eager to catch his

already started vetting potential daughters-in-law

an ordinary girl

employed every tactic to drive a wedge between them and

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

was still young. She figured that once his stature grew even more,

Deanna didn't foresee was Stella suddenly entering the picture—and with a baby on the way no

of it, she was determined to have Stella terminate the pregnancy. She resorted to all sorts of pressure tactics, from threats

Stella and Haynes barely knew each other; their relationship

Stella didn't want to force it and

burst into the clinic, halting everything. He solemnly promised Stella that he would

Deanna's relentless attacks to shield Stella. Months turned into a quiet

clear, unwavering eyes, a