The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 229

Mr. Burton raised an eyebrow, a hint of mischief in his voice. "You didn't pick up the phone. How do you know they didn't have something important to say?"

Jasper frowned, clearly irritated. "Old man, we're here for your medical opinion, not for a chit-chat."

Mr. Burton raised an eyebrow. "Help with what? Foolishness, stupidity, or are you just imagining problems?"

Rachel's eyelashes fluttered, and she took a sharp breath, visibly flustered.

Mr. Burton seemed to take note, his gaze settling on her. "Young lady, your breathing is a bit rapid, heart rate's up... Feeling a tad nervous, are we?"

Rachel forced a smile, her voice a little shaky. "I just... feel a bit stuffy, not quite myself."

Mr. Burton adjusted his reading glasses, scrutinizing her with an amused air. "Not quite yourself? Well, you look perfectly healthy to me. Glowing, even."

He surveyed the three of them, suspicion etched on his face. "So, which one of you is here for a diagnosis?"

look. "You can't even tell who's got a serious condition? You might just

fiery temper, prone to foul moods. Bad breath, constipation, irregular bowel movements.

in, then added in a leisurely tone, "Currently,

or else your future

his roguish charm. While not as classically handsome as Haynes, his rebellious allure made him quite the catch among the

changed his designer suits. But since meeting her,

beauties throwing themselves at

had never reciprocated his feelings, Jasper always had her back, ready to stand up to anyone who dared cross

knight in shining armor, and Rachel herself had her ego thoroughly stroked by

if things didn't pan

was unwed, childless, and far easier to manipulate than the calculating

Jasper had a hidden flaw. Her instinctive step back spoke volumes, and her eyes flickered

other high society women aware of this, leaving him