The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 376

Neville turned to Stella. "Star, what do you want to do about those guys?"

"We could make life difficult for their families-block a few business deals, stir up some trouble. If you're set on bankrupting them, that's not out of reach either."

Jasper snorted, voice dripping with sarcasm. "Well, well, I thought Ms. Cameron was made of sterner stuff. In the end, still needs a man to fight her battles?"

Stella shot Jasper a cool glance. "Relax. Even if I don't have a man backing me, I know how to stand up for myself."

With that, she looked back at Neville.

"I have evidence-DUI, hit-and-run, brawling, harassing girls. The works. I just need you, Mr. Connolly, to make sure nothing gets swept under the rug when I go public. That's all."

She'd been humiliated at the birthday party. There was no way she'd just swallow her anger and move on. She'd been gathering dirt on those spoiled brats for a while now-waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

And now, at last, the time had come.

No matter how powerful some people think they are, they can't outrun

down at Marvin. "Marvin, is there

head. "No, Stella. Let's go home.

gentle smile warmed Stella's face.

Marvin's hand, and together they left the

usual lazy half-smile, trailing behind

he passed Haynes, Neville paused. "You failed to stand up for Star, so I will. From now on, I'll take care of everything that concerns

as he stared after Neville. But Neville was

lead Marvin out, with Neville right behind, the three of them somehow looked like a real

estate was ablaze

and displeased as she watched Haynes stride into the room, his presence unmistakably icy.

Keen's trouble from you for your own good. Besides, kids fight and squabble all the time. It's normal, isn't it? Running to the parents over every little thing-how will he

is five. All the other kids are shutting him out, and you call that a small