The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 295

Abby paused, a sly, almost mischievous smile tugging at her lips.

"Ms. Pearce, let me give you some advice," she said, the glint in her eyes unmistakable. "You really shouldn't waste all your suspicion on women, you know? Men can be just as dangerous-maybe even more so."

She shot Haynes a sideways glance. "You better watch out for yourself, Mr. O'Brien. Someone might take advantage of that pretty face of yours.”

Jasper knew exactly what Abby was insinuating, and his temper flared. He was ready to storm over, no longer concerned about keeping up appearances now that Stella and Haynes were divorced.

But before he could make a move, Haynes's cool, clear voice cut through the tension like a splash of cold water. "Jasper," he said, "what exactly do you think you're doing?"

Jasper jabbed a finger at Abby, scowling. "This woman has a filthy mouth. She needs to be taught a lesson!"

Haynes's expression twisted with disgust. "And you think hitting a woman is something to be proud of?"

Jasper froze, suddenly aware of the attention they were drawing. People had started to gather, some pulling out their phones to record the scene. After all, a shouting match on the steps of city hall was bound to attract a crowd-and plenty of speculation.

Chastened, Jasper backed down.

his tone suddenly serious. "Keen's running a fever. Aren't you going

face remained impassive. "I'm not

on. "You're really not going to assume any

me to look after him, then give me full custody. If Keen lives with me, of course I'll take

silent, his expression

gentle nudge and whispered, "Star, don't forget-he still owes you the rest of

to show she hadn't forgotten. She turned to Haynes. "Haynes, as we agreed, you still

now."

nearly saw red. For a batch of worthless supplements, Haynes was going to give her ten million? Was Stella out of

low. "Don't worry, Rachel. Even if the money lands in her account, she won't be able to enjoy it. Haynes can

him a skeptical look. "You really think

in Jasper's eyes. "Oh, I'm sure. She might get the money, but she'll never get to spend it. Dealing with someone like Stella, who knows nothing about business or finance? Please-we can handle

they have a child together. Would