The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 554

Stella was caught off guard.

She'd assumed Rachel would beg her for help, or at least ask Keen to intervene. But to her surprise, Rachel showed a hint of backbone.

After watching Rachel for a few seconds, Stella eventually walked over and cut the ropes binding her. If anything went wrong later, at least they'd have another pair of hands.

Rachel rubbed her sore wrists and murmured, "Thank you."

Stella didn't reply. Instead, she turned her attention back to Keen.

"When we leave, stay close to me," she said quietly.

Keen nodded vigorously. With his mother by his side, he didn't feel quite as afraid.

About ten minutes later, the sound of a door unlocking echoed from the hallway. A burly, rough-looking man stepped inside. "Ms. Cameron, the boss wants to see you."

"All right."

felt a sudden tug on her sleeve. She turned and saw Keen gripping her arm

go," he pleaded. "Those bad

hurt Rachel, he

gently stroked his hair. "I'll be

turned to Rachel. "Ms. Pearce, could

if it costs me my life, I'll

loved playing the good Samaritan in

She wasn't particularly worried

this well, if she wanted Haynes on her side,

her down the hall to a room at

a man in his mid-thirties sat inside, polishing a combat knife. As Stella entered, he looked up and flashed a crooked smile. "Ms.

jagged scar slashed across his face, twisting

calmly.

"Call

nodded. "Mr. Moore, the money's been

rush, Ms. Cameron?

let you all go and something happens to you on the way out, who do