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.

of intrigue

there was a knock on the lounge

Neville had immediately arranged for a replacement to be delivered. They

"About the bet she just made with Rachel do

taken

the nicest person, but she's undeniably talented. I've had her checked out. She did graduate from Neo-Vespera University, and her grades were above

beating Rachel will be

look, "You checked out Rachel, but did you even look into

"Hmm?"

Neville's confusion, Abby

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

an eyebrow, "So, she

spread that nonsense? Star was a top student. She got a special invitation from Neo-Vespera University when she was just a freshman

on Abby's

wonder Deanna always brings up Star's education. She, like Mr. Connolly, didn't