The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 489

Chapter 488

After all, if Haynes ever saw this side of her, every last bit of her carefully crafted image would come crashing down.

As for Jasper...

He was more of a liability than an ally-she'd be lucky if he didn't mess things up for her.

Stella wasn't worried about whatever tricks Jasper might try to pull.

Besides, Foreman was keeping an eye on his every move.

Other than Haynes and Jasper, Stella couldn't think of anyone else who'd lift a finger for Rachel.

And with Neville, Antoney, Lauretta, and the others at her side, she had no reason to fear whatever games Rachel might play.

Still, despite all her rational assurances, an uneasy feeling lingered at the back of her mind—a thin layer of cloud shadowing her thoughts.

Something just felt off, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

A chilly wind swept past, making Stella sneeze.

The night air had a sharp, biting cold to it.

She needed to get home, shower, and change her clothes as soon as possible. This was not the time to get sick.

ride, a sleek black luxury car pulled up in front

license plate caught her eye—familiar, and just as attention-grabbing as always, with its string

and a tall, striking figure

hurried over the moment he saw her, soaked

blinked in surprise. "Mr. Connolly? What

cheeks, Neville quickly shrugged off his coat and

I happened to be nearby and thought

estate after her rehearsal, but

wanted to come see her perform. Stella hadn't thought much of it and simply gave

was about to say something else when another figure approached

"Ms. Cameron."

was Benson, Haynes's

lake. He was worried you might have trouble finding a ride and catch a chill, so he asked me to

car had been waiting

Not long ago,

him, instructing

sure Stella got home

found Benson decent enough. Whenever she couldn't reach Haynes, it was Benson who did his best to

one of the few around Haynes who treated her with genuine

that won't be necessary," Stella replied

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