The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 409

Stella fell silent for a few seconds before replying, "Understood. I'll head over right now."

...

At the studio.

Abby stared at the streaks of paint splattered across the walls and the wrecked music equipment, her face dark with frustration.

Candida, who had only just finished her hiring paperwork, took in the ruined room with a stricken expression.

Her voice was quiet, tinged with guilt and uncertainty. "Maybe... maybe I should just find another job."

The past few weeks had been a string of disappointments for her, and landing this position had felt like a stroke of luck. If she lost it, she'd probably have to go back to playing piano in restaurants or bars-something she'd been desperately trying to avoid.

She'd nearly given up hope before meeting Stella and Abby. She thought her luck had finally turned. And now... the studio was trashed, paint everywhere,

instruments smashed beyond repair. It was obvious-someone had done this out

of spite.

inevitably turned to her ex-boyfriend. That man had no

wait for Stella before we jump to conclusions. This might

later, Stella arrived at

took in the scene, then asked, "What about

doors on the other floors were hit with paint, but nothing inside was touched. Only our floor was completely

betraying no surprise or anger. "Looks like this was

Cameron, do you think... this could be my fault? Maybe I brought this

this was about someone you upset, Abby and would have been warned off from hiring you first. But the damage is only on our floor-the others are intact. This was

After all, a few days ago, Jasper and Rachel had shown up here. The crude, violent

our floor and leave

"Because they still want this studio. If they destroyed everything,

and Haynes are divorced, but she and Jasper still go out

Is she really than

to be? Instead of staying

a cold laugh. "Maybe they just want to make sure Haynes never