The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 331

At that moment, the online narrative around Stella shifted dramatically. Not only did public opinion about her take a sharp turn, but even perceptions of Haynes were completely transformed.

Some die-hard "shipping" fans protested, "If Haynes isn't nice to Stella, doesn't that prove he's devoted to Rachel? Would you really prefer a guy who flirts with everyone?"

Someone quickly shot back, "Excuse me, have you forgotten Stella is his wife? She even gave the O'Brien family a son! Since when does being kind to your own wife require permission from the side chick? Are you out of your mind?"

"Our goddess Rachel is not a homewrecker! Stella's the one who stole her chance and wormed her way in!"

"Oh, sure. Your 'goddess' Rachel isn't a homewrecker, yet there she is, always seen out and about with someone else's husband. She must be the very picture of purity!"

Realizing they were losing ground, the CP fans quickly tried to change tactics.

"What does Haynes being a jerk have to do with Rachel? She's a victim too, okay? Haynes lied to her just like everyone else."

Back at the scene, the entertainment reporters who had tried to corner Stella looked utterly defeated. They'd run out of arguments.

Their editors had only told them to bring Stella down from her pedestal as quickly as possible.

could they have guessed there was so much more to the

was shaping up to

stubborn reporter, unwilling to let his payday slip away, pressed on: "Even if your money came

by had quietly pieced together the backstory from

in her accounts to charity. Freezing her assets now doesn't even make

If we just show up and ask for it, they're not going

publicly announces a donation but never follows through,

Stella's proven her money was obtained legally. If we try to reclaim her donations now, we'll offend both the charities and

be happy about it

clearly stuck between a rock and a

accusing Stella of leaking trade secrets and financial crimes. Normally, that meant freezing her assets was

had moved fast-donating every last

Now, were the police

would be

pushy reporter finished his question, Stella's gaze settled

smile