The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 251

Haynes was a storm of anger and disbelief.

How dare Stella confront him like this?!

With a calm demeanor, Stella picked up a disinfectant wipe from the table and nonchalantly cleaned her chin and wrist.

"Mr. O'Brien, why are you so upset?" she asked, her voice smooth and even. "Didn't you used to negotiate with me just like this, using Keen as leverage?" She tossed the wipe into the trash and offered Haynes a sardonic smile. "Mr. O'Brien, you're an excellent teacher. I merely learned from the best."

Remembering Stella's adamant refusal to apologize to Rachel, Haynes felt a lump form in his throat. He had, in fact, previously threatened her in that manner.

Noticing the shift in his expression, Stella softened her tone.

"Isn't the future of your brother and the life of your beloved more important than these material possessions?"

Haynes frowned, his voice firm. "I can't give you half of my estate."

satisfaction rise within her at his

threatened his interests.

away with half of Haynes's wealth. It was all a

assume you don't want to split the company's shares with me.

offer: one billion," Stella stated confidently, meeting Haynes's gaze. "If you agree to this, I'll sign the waiver and persuade Mr. Burton

she added, "I assure you, Rachel's condition will be completely cured, so Mr.

quite a bit already trying to

to this shop, the emotional distress for Mr. Burton and Marvin Connolly, Jasper's future, and the cost of saving Ms.

this deal isn't a loss for you, is

lingered on Stella's face. A smirk played at his lips. "You drive a

can solve a problem,

be a fortune beyond reach for most people, but

way back. If he learns that Jasper nearly harmed his son, do you think... he'd let Jasper

gaze darkened. "Stella,