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.

means it's really not a big deal to him. But honestly, picking on a five-year-old is

"Mr. O'Brien, if

his eyes.

you surround yourself with friends who do nothing but stir up trouble. Haven't you heard? The company you

he was about to retort, but Rachel caught his arm and shook

Jasper's chest, but he

one eyebrow raised in

Wilkinson? Feeling guilty?

of trouble. Let Neville go after 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, giving quiet instructions. Suddenly, a commotion at

sweating middle-aged man

are! I've been looking all over for

away, forcing a sycophantic smile. "Mr. Connolly, if there's something wrong, you can just tell me why

finished before a surprised voice cut through the