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 tightly, his delicate face

he pleaded. "Those

hurt Rachel, he wanted

his hair. "I'll

a moment, then turned to Rachel. "Ms. Pearce, could you

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

promise. Rachel had always loved playing the good

She wasn't particularly worried

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,

He led her down the hall to a room

his mid-thirties sat inside, polishing a combat knife. As Stella

slashed across his face, twisting his features into

addressed him calmly.

himself. "Call

"Mr. Moore, the money's

softly. "What's the rush, Ms. Cameron? Haynes hasn't

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