The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 234

She paused for a moment, and said, "I heard that my sudden illness the other day disrupted your date with Ms. Cameron, Haynes... Since Ms. Cameron has found her way here, you should go.

I have Jasper here with me, and that's just as good."

Haynes' deep eyes were as cold and cutting as a winter's gale.

Lately, Jasper had been constantly feeding thoughts into Haynes' head, making him almost believe that Stella had invited him for a date.

Or maybe, deep down, he refused to believe that Stella truly wanted a divorce.

With a voice as frigid as an ice storm, Haynes said, "Stella, I can't stand clingy women."

Stella had had enough of this trio's nonsense.

"Why are there so many delusional people? When I say I want a divorce, why do you keep talking about dates and playing hard to get? Are you out of your mind or just not understanding plain English?"

At this point, Mr. Burton, who had been watching the drama unfold while munching on popcorn, finally spoke up,

"Haynes, Jasper, and Rachel, you've got it all wrong today. My young apprentice here—I called her yesterday to come and help."

three of them turned their

Haynes, Jasper, and Rachel?

of

the time to dwell on that. Rachel hesitated before asking, "Mr. Burton, do

course, didn't I just say so? I called her to help me out." Mr. Burton raised an eyebrow, "What, are you

is your protégé? You must

you know Stella, then... are you two in cahoots, trying to

bemused expression, "Jasper, is your head full of hot air? If Stella and I truly wanted to set you

over and announce we're up to something?

Jasper was left speechless.

person would be

thought Stella

that she and Mr.

he misunderstood

him, Haynes didn't feel relieved; instead, a

Stella, "Why didn't

How was I supposed

never volunteered information about