The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 338

"When I spoke with her this morning, I realized she knew some details-even things I wasn't aware of myself."

Foreman's gaze grew more intense. "Maybe she's aware she can't hold on to that billion. So she's already planned to donate the money, and use it as a stepping stone for herself."

He paused, voice matter-of-fact. "Besides, Jasper's plan wasn't exactly sophisticated. It was riddled with flaws."

Foreman continued, "I think we might have underestimated Stella. She's not the helpless lamb we assumed."

If Haynes or Foreman had handled things personally, the plan would never have been so full of holes. But Haynes wouldn't stoop to such underhanded tricks, and Foreman had always despised hurting others. Neither of them had played a part in any of this.

Haynes' dark eyes were as cold and deep as a winter lake. “She's got a few tricks up her sleeve, I'll give her that. She's smart. But..."

Foreman studied the man's tall, straight figure. “But what?”

Haynes' voice was low. "Lately, she's always a step ahead-almost as if she already knows what Jasper's going to do next. No matter how clever she is, she can't exactly see the future."

on immediately. "Haynie, are

answer, but his thoughtful expression spoke

"If that's true, then aside from Jasper, the only other person who could be

he muttered, almost reflexively,

tea. "There's something odd about all

really does look like someone's been giving her inside information. I don't think Ms. Pearce would ever betray us intentionally, but... is it possible she let something slip by accident? Maybe Stella picked

Maybe she thinks Jasper's

strike Foreman, and uncertainty

it between Jasper and Stella? Why is he so hell-bent on going after

a moment. "Maybe it's because of Rachel.

just makes it stranger. If it's because of Ms. Pearce, you and Stella are

on the unspoken

fluttered just slightly. "Foreman, if