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.

spark of intrigue lit

long after, there was a knock on the

new dress has arrived." Knowing Stella's dress had gotten dirty, Neville had immediately arranged for a replacement to be

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

was taken aback, "Swing

I've had her checked out. She did graduate from Neo-Vespera University, and her

Rachel

out Rachel, but did you even

"Hmm?"

Abby rolled

your homework. Rachel might've graduated from Neo-Vespera University, but Star did

eyebrow, "So, she didn't drop

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

on

it now. No wonder Deanna always brings up Star's education. She, like Mr. Connolly,