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.

fixed on the stage,

her text.

worry I'll take care of

washed over Rachel, but anxiety still lingered. She quickly texted back, "How are you going to do

moments later: "Come to the

widened. She darted her gaze around the ballroom. Was Joshua already here? How had she

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

barely glanced at her, his gaze still glued to the performers onstage, and nodded absentmindedly.

out

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

to meet hers, a faint smile playing at their

was smooth and

him would think he was just a

a rush, but Joshua brought a finger to his

go somewhere

suddenly conscious of the possibility of eavesdroppers, and snapped her mouth

deserted-everyone was

being exposed, could barely keep her nerves in

worry about Joshua's dangerous reputation or