The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 302

Chapter 303

Rachel couldn't be bothered to keep up appearances with someone so ordinary and powerless.

During those few days at the clinic, she'd even toyed with the idea of slipping something into Mr. Burton's tea just to get back at him.

Serves him right for siding with Stella and making things difficult for her.

But as Mr. Burton tried to threaten Jasper, Jasper didn't get angry—instead, he laughed so hard he nearly cried.

A warning from someone on your level might make you mad.

But when the gap is this wide, it just becomes a joke.

"Run me out of town? You? Please give me a break! Old man, you're seriously getting way too into this role."

Mr. Burton was never one to put up with provocation-especially not from Jasper. His temper flared instantly.

"You little punk! Next time you come crawling to me for help, don't expect me to be so nice. You'd better pray you never end up needing me!"

Stella watched quietly, making no move to intervene.

narrowed as he looked at Mr. Burton, who was now trading barbs with Jasper. Suddenly, it hit him why the

asked quietly, “Star, what's

couple of times...I guess you could say I'm a close junior

long have you known

under three

unreadable as the sea. "You

learned a lot about wellness remedies from Mr. Burton. He might act a

lips as if to say something, but in the

Burton, having gotten the last word, hung up with a

and over, but Mr. Burton just kept rejecting the

really thinks he can take me on? He should know his

Abby: "..."

Stella: "..."

Neville: "..."

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helping to tidy up the clinic, Stella and

drove Stella and Abby back to Stella's apartment building, dropping them off before heading out. He'd always been respectful-never once suggesting he come upstairs, not

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