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.

her ex-boyfriend. That man had no

before we jump to

minutes later, Stella arrived at

in the scene, then asked, "What about the other

doors on the other floors were hit with paint, but nothing inside

face calm and betraying no surprise or

think... this could be my fault? Maybe I brought

warned off from hiring you first. But the damage is only on our floor-the others are intact. This was clearly meant for

it wasn't hard to guess. After all, a few days ago, Jasper and Rachel had shown up here. The crude, violent approach

only wreck our

want this studio. If they destroyed everything, they wouldn't be able to use the space

over. "What's Rachel's problem? You and Haynes are divorced,

Is

of staying away,

"Maybe they just want to make sure Haynes never forgets about