The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 440

"Alright."

...

Stella arrived at the restaurant twenty minutes early.

Yet, to her surprise, Foreman was already there, waiting for her.

She walked over. "How long have you been here?"

Foreman's deep gaze lingered on her face for a moment. He gave a subtle smile and stood to pull out her chair.

"Not long. I just got here myself."

After placing their orders, Stella couldn't help herself. "Foreman, about Antoney..."

At the mention of the name, Foreman's expression grew a shade heavier.

He nodded slightly. "Yes, it was Haynes. He's behind it."

Stella didn't look at all surprised.

Foreman poured her a glass of water and said quietly, "I went to see Haynes today under the pretense of discussing a partnership. From what I gathered, he wants you to hand over the studio. He hasn't given up on you writing that song for Rachel, either."

Stella let out a cold laugh. "And if I refuse? After what he's done to Antoney and Abby, what's next-me?"

Foreman's face was solemn. "Star, Haynes would do anything for Rachel. It's just a studio. Until you're in a stronger position, don't go head-to-head with him."

tightened her grip on the water

"The name 'Star'-even I barely dare to use it, yet he wants me to stir up publicity for

then, her

came

lab! They just published the results

felt as if her heart had plummeted into a

slipped from her grasp, shattering on the floor with a sharp, ringing

closed her eyes, forcing down

"Alright.

voice

understand," she said, her

betraying .

on the other end.

Co. Sele

are you... are you

her tone cool and steady.

Stella had already ended the

at her in concern; her face had gone pale. "Star, what happened?

laugh. "You were right. Haynes really would do anything for

so pale that her eyes seemed darker, sharper, more

ever.

couldn't name, a strange, uneasy feeling stirred

do anything

small smile as she

to Haynes