The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 375

Mr. Ayers froze for a moment, but quickly composed himself and offered a hasty apology to Stella.

"Ms. Cameron, I'm truly sorry. This was entirely our fault! We shouldn't have bullied your son, and we had no right to lay a hand on young Marvin.”

It was clear to him now: today, Neville and his son didn't seem all that upset about what happened to Sheldon. What really angered them was the way Stella had been humiliated.

But wasn't this Stella the wife of Haynes? Why would Neville and his son go out of their way to stand up for her?

Despite his confusion, Mr. Ayers was smart enough to keep his questions to himself.

He then turned and saw his wife standing off to the side, frozen with shock. His anger flared, and he slapped her across the face.

"What are you waiting for? Get on your knees and apologize to Ms. Cameron- now!"

If this foolish woman had managed their son properly, if she hadn't tried to show off in front of Stella, how would they have ended up offending Haynes and Neville?

all too well: if she didn't swallow her pride now, their family company would be finished. The thought

without a trace. Now, every bit as humble as

said those things. Please, I beg you, don't

meant nothing when weighed

to grovel made it clear: Neville had the power to ruin the Ayers Group

that moment, Mrs. Ayers was wracked with regret. She'd never imagined that the woman so disdained by her in-laws would turn out to be so lucky-and find herself such powerful allies. Neville and his son were openly backing Stella, right

for a long moment. The Ayers couple grew

do you want to

mother to ask him. Wasn't she supposed to stand up for Marvin, that mean kid? Why was she giving him the choice? Didn't she want

knew her son's heart better than anyone. She

of me that you were left out and bullied by the other kids," she said

words washed over

you. But I've done the best I can with what I have. Standing up for you today-that's my final gift