The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 413

A flicker of emotion passed through Haynes's eyes.

Rachel went on, "I don't want you to go and get revenge on Stella, and I don't want you to make trouble for her, either. All I want right now is to hold a successful concert and fulfill this dream of mine."

She paused, her gaze lingering on Haynes, full of unspoken thoughts and tangled emotions.

"And... I just hope you and Jasper will be alright."

At eight that evening, Stella and Antoney arrived right on time at Mr. Walden's music soirée.

It had been a while since Stella last saw Antoney. Tonight, she noticed a shadow clouding his usually cheerful face.

"Antoney," she said softly, "is something bothering you?"

He was about to answer when a tall, imposing figure suddenly stepped between them.

"Stella, I'd like a word."

Before Stella could respond, Antoney moved forward, placing himself protectively in front of her, eyes wary as he stared down Haynes.

"What do you want, Haynes?"

you should worry about your

Antoney's handsome face stiffened.

concern in

came out

wanted to press further, but Haynes's cool, clear voice

to discuss the studio-and

wait for me here, alright? I'll just

Antoney looked at her with obvious

him a reassuring smile. "Don't worry. He's not going to do

me."

few times, but Stella never

...

drawing attention, Haynes led Stella to a private lounge. On the table

stack of papers. Stella glanced over and saw it was a

he was there on Jasper's behalf-but to her surprise,

among friends,

her the contract, his voice low and cold. "Sign

The terms were exactly as she'd expected: he wanted her to hand the studio over to

with two