The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 282

Chapter 283

Haynes' dark eyes clouded over as a memory flashed through his mind: earlier, when Rachel had handed Stella a drink, Stella fumbled and spilled it, soaking Rachel with wine.

Stella had insisted it was an accident, and even claimed Rachel hadn't taken the glass properly.

But Haynes hadn't believed her for a second.

Now, as Stella gazed at his handsome, impassive face, her lips curled into a cool, defiant smile.

"That's right," she said softly. "I did it on purpose. I'd rather see something smashed to pieces than hand it over to her. From now on, anything that's mine- no one is going to take it away from me. And another thing..."

She lifted her chin, meeting his eyes head-on. "Does it bother you? Good. If it hurts, then you're finally getting it. As long as you refuse to divorce me, things like this will keep happening. Even if it breaks your heart... you'll just have to suck it up."

Jasper and Haynes wanted to play dirty?

Fine.

She wasn't afraid of either of them.

could think up new schemes to torment her, she'd make sure

to get divorced. She'd been willing to swallow her pride and endure whatever humiliation it took, as long as it meant

still, they kept

she

furrowed slightly. "Stella, I told you-if you behave, I'll make sure you get

coldly. "Who cares

would you parade around calling yourself Mrs. O'Brien? Isn't that what you want

money I've gotten from you doesn't even add up to the price

of something crossed Haynes'

never once seen

if there's something you want, you

something, you and your father trip over yourselves to buy it for her. Even if it's mine, you hand it right over without

Haynes fell silent.

I want? I want Rachel's violin-*Deep

was no ordinary instrument. The news had even reported on

it was clear who that

ridiculous," he said, his tone

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