The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 228

There are some things you can use once or twice, but too much and they just backfire.

Especially now since Stella had gone back home.

The guy Jasper had sent to keep tabs on Stella reported back that she had returned.

As soon as Haynes had left, Jasper wore a sly grin, his plan falling perfectly into place.

"I knew Stella couldn't wait for Haynie and would come rushing to the hospital! Good thing I was prepared in advance, or else that woman might have succeeded."

Rachel mirrored his victorious smile. Recently, she'd had to endure too many losses at Stella's hands, and she desperately needed a win to shake off the gloom.

"You really thought things through, Jasper. If it were up to me, I wouldn't have thought of all this," she praised him.

Jasper basked in the compliment, genuinely pleased. "Rachel, you're too straightforward to match wits with someone as cunning as Stella."

marvel at his own ingenuity. Normally, he was a bit rough around the edges, speaking without much thought. But this time, it was as if he had unlocked some hidden

Rachel's smile soon faded, replaced by a look

because Haynie didn't go to Stella today doesn't

that miracle doctor to treat you. Haynie will be busy taking you for treatment, and there's your concert to prepare for. He won't have time

for a

were looking for

mentioning something like that, but she hadn't taken it seriously. Jasper had a flair for exaggeration,

hadn't expected that this so-called

Rachel didn't look quite as pleased as he had

back to her senses, Rachel forced a smile. "No, it's just... I don't want you

everything you and Haynie have done for me. But I know my own body. I'm not worth

you can't talk like that! Haynie and I haven't given up, and neither

following day, Stella tried calling Haynes

answered. The second time, her call was abruptly declined. Stella's expression