The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 556

Lind paused for a few seconds, then looked up with a smile. "Ms. Cameron, you really have a knack for persuasion."

Stella met his gaze. "So, Mr. Moore, do we have a deal?"

His smile broadened. "It's a pleasure working with someone so clever. Honestly, with how considerate you're being... I'm starting to feel bad about having to kill you."

Stella smiled faintly. "I have my own reasons. Keen is my son, after all. I want to live too. Helping you, Mr. Moore, is really helping myself."

Her candor pleased Lind. "People like you are rare, Ms. Cameron. I'd hate to see you go. Tell you what- even if Haynes doesn't choose you, as long as you help me get away, I'll let you live. How does that sound?"

Stella nodded. "Then, could you let Keen go first?"

Lind agreed without hesitation. "No problem."

He gave a quick order to one of his men and accompanied Stella to the room where Keen and Rachel were being held.

The moment the door opened, Keen rushed over. "Mom!"

“In a moment, this gentleman will let

hesitated. "But what about you

answer, Rachel spoke up first. "Keen, you go on

hand. “No, Mom. If you stay, I'm

flesh and blood. No matter how

way I'll be safe, too. If I

at her, eyes shining with tears, his face full of

ahead and call Haynes. I don't want to drag this out too

waited, the more time Haynes would have to prepare, and that was the

nodded, then dialed Haynes's number right in

shock. Why was this kidnapper treating

conversation with Haynes, Stella hung up. "He'll be here in ten

"Alright,

or eight minutes later, Stella's phone rang. Haynes had

chuckled. "Since he's here,

While you keep chaos."

slip away