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."

was about to leave when she felt a sudden tug on her sleeve. She turned and saw Keen gripping her arm tightly, his delicate face

he pleaded. "Those bad people

hurt Rachel,

stroked his hair. "I'll be

a moment, then turned to Rachel. "Ms. Pearce, could you keep an eye on Keen

earnestly. "Even if it costs me my life, I'll

had always loved playing the

She wasn't particularly worried

Rachel doing anything to Keen. If anything happened to him-whether Rachel was at fault or not-there'd never be anything between her and Haynes again. Rachel understood this well, if she wanted Haynes on her side, she

down the hall

combat knife. As Stella entered, he looked up and flashed a

across his face, twisting his features into

him calmly.

himself. "Call me

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

"What's the rush, Ms. Cameron?

out, who do you think he'll blame? I'd be the one