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

potential daughters-in-law

for Rachel, an

tactic to drive a

how many women Deanna introduced into his life, he didn't give them a

wasn't too worried, though. Haynes was still young. She figured that once his stature grew even

Deanna didn't foresee was Stella suddenly entering the picture—and with

soon as Deanna got wind of it, she was determined to have Stella terminate the pregnancy. She resorted to

barely knew each other; their relationship was

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

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

turned into a quiet alliance, then something more. It was during

clear, unwavering eyes, a thought crossed