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."

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

he pleaded. "Those bad people might

like they hurt Rachel,

stroked his hair.

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

costs me

the good Samaritan in front of Keen. Stella was used

She wasn't particularly worried

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 needed to win over Keen first.

out. He led her down the hall to a

he opened the door, a man in his mid-thirties sat inside, polishing a combat knife. As Stella entered, he looked up and flashed a crooked

scar slashed across his face, twisting his features into something both menacing and

him calmly. "And you

himself. "Call

"Mr. Moore, the money's been delivered. Can we

rush, Ms. Cameron? Haynes hasn't shown up

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