The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 240

"Stella, don't worry about me. Even without your backing, I'd have a good go at

her. She's faking being sick, right? Well, let's see how she likes a taste of her own medicine," Mr. Burton said with a smirk, his distaste for people like Rachel, who pretended to be ill, evident in his every word.

At one point, he had suspected Stella of the same deceit and had given her a hard time. Stella knew Mr. Burton's personality well enough by now, so she didn't bother trying to change his mind.

Suddenly, Mr. Burton turned to her, his curiosity piqued. "By the way, you

mentioned you were considering divorcing Haynes. Are you serious about it, or was it just a scare tactic?"

Stella paused, her voice steady as she replied, "Even you think I'm bluffing, don't you?"

She had been puzzled before. Rachel should be happy about her decision to divorce; why was she trying to stop it? Now, Stella understood. They simply didn't believe she would go through with it.

"You two have a child. It's natural to think of what's best for him. Plus, the O'Brien family isn't bad as far as families go, and Haynes

him, you wouldn't have put up with his nonsense for

Stella fell silent.

I've already filed the papers. Once the holidays

Burton studied her carefully, nodding with approval. "And your

like his dad. I'm sure Keen will be thrilled to have her as

Burton had little time

satisfaction. "You've got the right idea. When it's time to cut ties, you cut them. Good. But don't let them off easy. We need to give as

about any potential fallout. If you want to do something,

set the stage for you. If you want to teach

a jolt of realization. No one had ever spoken to her so candidly before. She had always overthought things, achieving nothing

...

In the past, Stella