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.

thoughts inevitably turned to her ex-boyfriend. That man had no scruples; he was

jump to conclusions. This might not have anything to

later, Stella arrived at

then asked, "What about the other two

"The outside walls and doors on the other floors were hit with paint, but nothing inside was touched. Only our

betraying no surprise

could be

would have been warned off from hiring you first. But

to guess. After all, a few days ago, Jasper

our floor and leave

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

boiled over. "What's Rachel's problem? You and Haynes are divorced, but she and Jasper still

us. Is she really than

to be? Instead of staying away, she keeps showing up

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