The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 517

Rachel's chest tightened, each breath growing more difficult.

She'd always thought Mr. Burton was just an eccentric old mystic-certainly not someone with real skill. But after what she'd just witnessed, it was clear his medical expertise was anything but a sham.

Which could only mean one thing: Mr. Burton must already know she was faking her illness.

Even Rachel, slow to catch on as she sometimes was, realized now that Mr. Burton's earlier behavior had been nothing but a game-he'd been toying with her. And Stella, that snake, likely knew the truth too.

Stella hadn't exposed her, instead choosing to play along. It was all part of her plan to get that billion-dollar payout from Haynes.

If Mr. Burton were just a powerless old man, Haynes might not have believed a word he said. But Mr. Burton was the founder of the Burton Group. His words carried weight-Haynes was bound to believe him.

She was about to be exposed. Panic flooded Rachel's veins.

From the corner of her eye, she stole a glance at Haynes. He looked just as blindsided as she felt.

Rachel's heart pounded so hard it was all she could hear. Desperation clawed at her. In that moment, she remembered Joshua Gardner.

Yes-Joshua. He'd promised to come to Neo-Vespera tonight. Maybe he could help her.

advantage of Haynes's attention being fixed on the stage, Rachel

sharp, dignified features softened as he read her text. His long, pale fingers danced across his phone as

I'll take care of

quickly texted back, "How are you going to do

moments later: "Come

the ballroom. Was Joshua already here? How had

a low voice, she whispered, "Haynie, I need to

her, his gaze still glued to

out into

tall, elegant man-Joshua. His posture was relaxed, almost lazy, yet he radiated a certain noble

approached, his dark, clear eyes-like polished obsidian-lifted to meet hers,

see.” His voice was smooth and gentle, as soothing as a

him would think he was just a golden boy-warm, cheerful,

Joshua brought a finger to his lips, signaling for silence, and

go somewhere more

the possibility of eavesdroppers, and snapped her mouth

was deserted-everyone

exposed, could barely keep her nerves in

no time to worry about Joshua's dangerous reputation or the