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.

too much, he'll tell me. The fact that he hasn't means it's really not a big deal to him. But

to Haynes. "Mr.

met his eyes.

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

could hardly miss the sarcasm. His face darkened and he was

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

one eyebrow raised

Feeling guilty? Want to take responsibility

in for a world of trouble. Let Neville go after that group of so-called 'friends'—as long as he was left out of it, that was fine

heavyset, sweating middle-aged man rushed

there you are! I've been looking all over for

right away, forcing a sycophantic smile. "Mr. Connolly, if there's something wrong, you can

finished before a surprised voice