The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 250

As Stella paused, she caught Haynes' gaze and offered a slight, knowing smile.

"I wonder if The Wilkinson Group, with all its prestige, can tolerate an heir with a criminal record and a face scarred beyond recognition."

Haynes' expression had turned as dark as a stormy sky.

"Are you threatening me?" he asked, his voice cold and sharp.

Unfazed, Stella replied, "Mr. O'Brien, you give me too much credit. I'm just a simple housewife. How could I possibly threaten someone like you?"

She knew the bond between Jasper and Haynes was forged in fire. Otherwise, Haynes wouldn't tolerate Jasper's troublesome antics as he did. Jasper had insulted her countless times in Haynes' presence, yet he never intervened.

Haynes, but not important enough to split his empire in half. Even though the divorce papers demanded an equal share, Stella

out of her reach. With someone like Haynes, a prenuptial agreement was a given. Her attorney might secure a small portion, but millions?

rigid, handsome face, Stella continued, "This time, Jasper's antics with Rachel

clamped his hand around her jaw,

crossed the

down her spine.

retaliation, Stella stomped down hard on his foot. But Haynes anticipated the

swung her hand towards his

Haynes was a man who, at