The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 415

Many people say that marriage takes away your freedom.

But that was never the case for him.

He could do whatever he pleased; tying the knot hadn't changed a thing. If anything, having a capable wife meant he had no worries at home and could pour all his energy into building his career.

He'd always thought this arrangement was perfect.

Although... every now and then, he felt as if something was missing.

But he never bothered to figure out what.

Stella shot Haynes a strange look.

"Haynes, are you bored with your comfortable life and looking for a little excitement? Should I slap you a few more times so you can really experience my temper?"

Surely he didn't have some odd kink, did he? Maybe he enjoyed being shouted at or pushed around?

If that was the case, she definitely wasn't his type.

Rachel, who always managed to create drama out of thin air, was a much better match for him.

seem to let

reality, Haynes' expression returned to its usual

give you three days to think

need." Stella's voice was even colder

her, his tone soft but threatening. “Stella, even if you don't care about yourself, you should think about the people around

"Haynes, you were willing to spend a fortune on Rachel-money, connections, all of it. So why is a million in compensation suddenly too much

his gaze, her smile

that you're so used to picking on easy targets that now that it's my turn, you can't

to disappoint you. That doesn't work on me. Either put up the money, or... we'll

Stella turned and

negotiating with Haynes had just gone

time warning Antoney to

to the networking event,

noticed several people gathered

a Neo-Vespera University alum. He wasn't in the Hall of Fame, but

all the students at Neo-Vespera, only about ten made

Stella, Antoney

want to introduce you to some brilliant

smiling and greeting

Someone recognized her. "Hey,