The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 260

Chapter 261

Rachel hesitated as she looked at the pill in Stella's hand. Was it really wise to take medicine when she wasn't even sick? What if it harmed her instead?

Noticing Rachel's reluctance to accept the pill, Jasper's mind, not often known for its sharpness, sparked with an idea.

"Stella," he began, "you claim this is a life-saving pill. But what if it's something harmful? Wouldn't that just make Rachel worse?"

He turned to Stella with a challenging gaze. "Why don't you take one first? If it's safe, then Rachel can have it."

Stella scoffed and withdrew the pill. "Are we really in the age of poison testing? This is a lawful society; poisoning someone is illegal. Do you really think I'd poison her right in front of you?"

"If she has any adverse reaction, a hospital visit would reveal everything. Do you think I could just flee?"

trust me, you can have the

Rachel's servant, to test the pill for her? Who do you

Pearce's condition worsens because of your own

had only meant to make a casual remark; he hadn't expected Stella to react so angrily. The thought that his words could jeopardize Rachel's recovery weighed on him. He certainly didn't want

Haynes O'Brien. "Haynie,

sense of tact. He'd lost count of how many times he'd had to clean up Jasper's messes. Normally, he

was just joking," Haynes said, trying to

to be funny?" Stella snapped back. "This is serious medicine, and it's not meant for someone who isn't

free to find another expert. Jasper's release form is signed, and

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