The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 373

Neville looked down at Marvin.

"Marvin, do you need Dad to stand up for you this time?"

Marvin shook his head. "Honestly, Dad, this all started because Stella was deliberately tripped at Keen's birthday party. If you really want to help, then punish the ones who embarrassed Stella."

Neville's voice was calm. "If that's what you want, then let's call in everyone responsible for tripping Stella that day. They can apologize to her first. As for punishment... I'll leave that in your hands."

A flicker of surprise crossed Haynes' eyes. "So, are you seeking justice for Marvin, or for Stella?"

Neville's lips curled into a faint smile. "Marvin doesn't need me to fight his battles. He can handle himself. After all, it's just a bit of social exclusion..."

His gaze lingered meaningfully on Jasper.

much, he'll tell me. The fact that he hasn't means it's really not a

turned to Haynes. "Mr. O'Brien, if I

met his eyes.

"A man as accomplished as you, Mr. O'Brien, yet you surround yourself with friends who do nothing but stir up trouble. Haven't you heard? The company you keep says a lot about your character... Maybe it's time to reconsider your

was about to retort, but Rachel caught his arm and

simmered in Jasper's chest, but he forced himself to stay

noticed the exchange, one eyebrow raised

matter, Mr. Wilkinson? Feeling guilty? Want to

that group of so-called 'friends'—as long as he was left out of it, that was fine by him. After all, what were friends for if not to take the fall? Neville made a few quick phone calls,

middle-aged man

you are! I've been

forcing a sycophantic smile. "Mr. Connolly, if there's something wrong, you can just tell me why the sudden withdrawal of your

surprised voice cut through the