The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 180

"This is just Haynes' excuse for not wanting a divorce. Even if Star agrees to leave with nothing, he still wouldn't go through with it," Abby fumed.

"Did you see how the O'Brien family acted just now? They didn't even pretend to hold back in front of Star. Behind closed doors, I bet they've already welcomed Rachel as their future daughter-in-law."

"If he's so hung up on Rachel, he should just divorce Star and marry her. Keeping one eye on the plate and the other on the buffet is downright shameless!"

Neville chimed in, "Haynes is pretty straightforward. Star's a good wife and mother, and Rachel doesn't have much time left. Do you really think Haynes would give up Star for someone who's only got a few months?"

"Does he think Star is some kind of charity for cast-offs?" Abby snapped. "If he tries to play dirty, does that mean we have no way to fight back?"

Stella's voice was icy, "As long as he doesn't divorce, I'll make life hell for him and the O'Brien family."

Neville's deep-set eyes were as shadowy as a stormy sky. "Aren't you worried he'll go after your family?"

"I don't have any family," Stella said, her voice cool and detached. "If he tries anything, I'd almost be... grateful."

No family. And yet grateful for it.

intrigue lit

after, there was a knock on the

assistant entered. "Mr. Connolly, Ms. Cameron's new dress has arrived." Knowing Stella's dress had gotten dirty, Neville had immediately arranged for a

she just made with Rachel do you want me to lean on the judges a bit, help swing things your

was taken aback,

she's undeniably talented. I've had her checked out. She

Rachel will

checked out Rachel, but did you even

"Hmm?"

confusion, Abby rolled

something like that means you haven't done your homework. Rachel might've graduated from Neo-Vespera University, but Star did

an eyebrow, "So, she didn't

nonsense? Star was a top student. She got a special

dawned on

get it now. No wonder Deanna always brings up Star's education. She, like Mr. Connolly, didn't get the facts