The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 329

Everyone was clamoring at once, not giving Stella a chance to speak.

Just then, another group of officers emerged from the station.

They hesitated for a split second when they saw the scene outside, then, spotting Stella, walked straight over to her.

"Ms. Cameron," one of them said, "we've received new evidence regarding the complaint against you. At this point, your accounts have been frozen and the auctioned items will be temporarily seized for investigation."

He paused, then added, "We'll need you to come with us again and cooperate with our inquiry."

Jasper, witnessing this, let a triumphant smile curl at the edges of his mouth.

The police were efficient—almost unbelievably so. They must have verified the new evidence in record time.

It looked like Stella was going to face a formal interrogation.

As luck would have it, the timing couldn't be more perfect.

With the whole thing being live-streamed, Stella's ruin would be broadcast to the entire world.

viewers were glued to their

earlier, and I joined in. Then the news said she was a philanthropist, and I thought maybe I'd

can drop the ball

verifying the source of the

early morning, the internet was buzzing like it was New Year's Eve. The twists

chaos, were calling friends, coworkers, and relatives, urging them

the officers. "Can I have five minutes?" she

glanced around

watching-and news cameras everywhere-Stella wasn't likely to make a run for it. Besides, the

she really was guilty, this might be her last chance to speak for herself. Facing dozens of expectant faces, Stella

the reporters clustered in front of her. "Here's the bank transfer record. The

and recorded video. Stella held her phone

my ex-husband is-who has that kind

swiped to the next image: a photo

Name: Stella Cameron.

Spouse: ...

Haynes?!