The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 378

Ever since Jasper had crossed paths with Stella, he'd found himself on the losing end, time and again.

If he weren't the son of the Wilkinson Group's CEO and if not for Haynes's help -he'd have been finished long ago.

It wasn't until Haynes pointed it out that Jasper finally snapped out of it.

Compared to his so-called "buddies," Haynes was obviously far more important.

But Jasper still couldn't get over the fact that, last night, Stella had threatened to expose his friends right in front of them. And then, this morning, she'd actually gone through with it.

Still, he didn't want this mess to drag Haynes down or hurt the company's reputation.

Jasper understood the stakes well enough.

He apologized, "Haynie, I'm sorry. I didn't think it through. I just didn't want their problems to affect you, so I asked you to get the search results taken down."

Haynes's voice was cool and steady. "If you really don't want their mess tied to us, taking the news down isn't the solution. On the contrary, we need to make a public statement-draw a clear line and make it known we have nothing to do with

them."

replied instantly, "Understood. I'll have someone

...

a call from Foreman

sorry. I've been away on business and didn't know what Jasper had been up to, so I

didn't blame Foreman. In fact, she was grateful for all the help he'd given

much for me. I really appreciate

before saying, "Star, could you call me Foreman, like you used

much about titles. "Of course, Foreman. And if you ever need my help, just let me know

said, "Actually,

asked, "What

a concert. Could

well aware of how the Wilkinson Group and the O'Brien Group were promoting her they didn't want people to think they were just greedy

to go along, and she'd even used the opportunity to announce she'd be holding

popularity online had already far outstripped

by Foreman's request. "Are you sure you want a ticket to

and sincere. "Is that a

“But... Rachel's giving a concert

chuckled gently. "She's an excellent violinist, no doubt. But I prefer your piano pieces. Everyone has their own tastes-Jasper and Haynie are sure to