The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 262

However, the thrill of stirring up trouble was undeniably entertaining.

Haynes was not the type to waste words explaining himself.

He turned to Jasper and said, "Jasper, apologize to Stella."

Jasper was reluctant, his discontent clear, yet he was mindful of Rachel's illness. Begrudgingly, he spoke up.

"Stella, I was only joking with you... Why be so sensitive, right?"

Stella wasn't bothered by Jasper's dismissive attitude. She smiled slightly.

"If you don't want to apologize, that's fine. Since you're so close with Ms. Pearce, perhaps you wouldn't mind testing the medicine for her?"

Jasper was suspicious, "Didn't you say that all medicine has side effects? I don't have this illness. Wouldn't taking this medicine do more harm than good?"

Stella coaxed, "You may not have a terminal illness, but haven't you been poisoned in a way? The first course of treatment is mild, with detoxifying properties. It won't harm your face; in fact, it might even help."

pill worth a fortune. It took a full week to

aback by Stella's persuasive

it really that

"Not miraculous enough to cure Ms. Pearce's

the pill from Stella's hand and

about

fiercely, "Stella, if something happens to me,

smiled reassuringly. "If you have any issues, you can come

for foot baths, was mostly harmless. As for the rat droppings and cockroach bits-well, Mr. Burton assured her they weren't too problematic. After all, it's

Jasper swallowed the

nothing out of the

hour passed, and he still

Rachel. "Seems fine, Rachel. You should take

dark, uninviting pill in her hand, hesitant to

a sip

She needed to think carefully about the second course