The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 423

Chapter 422

Stella abruptly cut him off. "You can keep your apologies, Mr. Wilkinson. Even if you said sorry, I wouldn't accept it.

What you've done can't be erased with a simple apology."

Jasper smirked, feigning indifference. "You said it yourself. Don't go back on your word."

"I won't," Stella replied with a calm smile. "But it's a shame, really."

Jasper's brows drew together. "A shame? What are you talking about?"

She looked him square in the eye. "If you'd confessed earlier, maybe things could have gone easier on you. But now... that ship has sailed. You've lost your chance."

Jasper scoffed, about to taunt her for her theatrics-when he noticed Stella's eyes shift toward the entrance.

A group of uniformed officers strode into the room and stopped right in front of Jasper.

"Mr. Wilkinson, we've received a report. You're under suspicion for breaking and entering, and willful property damage. Please come with us to cooperate with our investigation."

didn't do anything—there must

circle around him.

would only make things worse-and he might end up being

scene.

didn't need to ask who

Stella. You'll pay for this. The higher you climb, the harder you'll

was led away, a ripple of surprise passed through the crowd. But since

visibly anxious, turned to Haynes. "Haynie, the police just took Jasper! Shouldn't we try

spared a glance in Jasper's direction before looking away, his voice icy and detached.

"But-"

on her face. "Jasper's gotten far too arrogant. It's about

breath caught; she couldn't find

Smashing up Stella's

have overlooked that, maybe even considered it payback on her behalf. But Jasper's earlier

Haynes's ex-wife.

to humiliate Haynes himself.

silently cursed Jasper's

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