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."

ingredients are rare and valuable, each pill worth a fortune. It took

taken aback by Stella's persuasive

it really

replied, "Not miraculous enough to cure Ms. Pearce's terminal illness,

the pill from Stella's hand and was about to

about to swallow,

if something happens

have any issues, you

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 not like rat droppings are

Stella's confident assurance, Jasper swallowed the

nothing out of the ordinary

hour passed, and he still

Rachel. "Seems fine, Rachel. You should take it too. The sooner you start treatment, the

at the dark, uninviting pill in her hand, hesitant to consume it. But refusing would

herself, she took a sip of water and

to think carefully about the