The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 457

Chapter 456

Haynes hadn't expected Stella to answer like that. For a moment, something flickered in his eyes-a flash of surprise and something darker-but it vanished almost instantly, replaced by his usual calm.

"Stella, you're gambling on human nature. But have you considered what might happen if I insist you pay the price? Of all things, human nature is the last thing you should bet on."

Stella met his gaze, her voice steady. “For Rachel, you were willing to walk away from your marriage and hand me millions of dollars. Me causing you a minor injury hardly counts for anything in comparison, does it?"

A faint, knowing smile touched her lips as she watched him. “You're right—human nature isn't something to gamble on. But I was never betting on your guilt towards me. I was betting on your feelings for Rachel. Forcing me to give up my studio and compose for Rachel weren't you gambling on human nature too?"

She leaned in, her tone almost gentle. "Haynes, you can't win every time."

even if he lost, the cost was never that great. But for Stella, a single

one big high-stakes game. Those afraid of

be simple, but he'd have to swallow this bitter pill all the same. He'd made her do it plenty of times before-now

changed your

a moment, then said

handed it to him without hesitation.

eyes. In the end, Haynes had compromised-she'd won the bet. But her face showed no trace of joy. She'd always estimated there was a ninety percent chance he'd agree; the slim chance he'd refuse

"If I told you I wasn't the one behind what happened to Antoney, would you believe

expression cold. "Why bother asking

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