Chapter 414

The man's dark gaze fell on Stella, its intensity almost suffocating.

"You really had no idea?"

"Of course I didn't," Stella replied, her expression calm and unflinching. "What, do you think I'm some kind of psychic?"

Haynes studied her face, searching for the slightest sign of guilt, but found nothing.

If she truly didn't know, then she was one hell of an actress.

He spoke quietly, his tone even. "According to my investigation, the people who trashed Rachel's studio were your fans."

"And?" Stella met his stare, unbothered.

Haynes's lips barely parted. "Are you going to tell me you didn't put them up to it?"

bother denying it. If I did it, I'd say so. If I didn't, I didn't. Honestly, I have a concert to prepare for. I hardly have

frosty. "Whether you did it or not, this

Stella lifted her eyes, meeting the sharp lines of his face. "The concert's right around the corner. I have to find

was cold and distant. "Blame your fans for wrecking

caught his meaning

hadn't orchestrated it, she couldn't wash her hands of it. Those people were her fans, and that made her responsible. Besides, she knew she looked guilty. She and Rachel had never gotten along. In Haynes's and Jasper's eyes, she'd never bothered to hide her disdain for Rachel, even in front of them. No one would be surprised if she

back down on the table. "If you

to my terms-ten million. Cash

a mask of ice. "Stella, don't be greedy. I'm still offering compensation. Be smart about

if I say

flickered across Haynes's lips, but his eyes glittered with menace. "If I'm not

suspicion. “What are

on her tense face, his eyes colder

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