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!"

this gentleman will let you

what about you and

up first. "Keen, you go on ahead. Ms. Cameron and

“No, Mom. If you stay, I'm staying

Stella's heart, something she thought had long since gone cold. Keen was her son-her flesh

his head. "You have to leave first, sweetheart. That's the only way I'll be safe, too. If I

eyes shining with tears, his face full of

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

right; the longer they waited, the more time Haynes would have to prepare, and that

number

shock. Why was this kidnapper treating Stella so

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

"Alright,

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

chuckled. "Since he's here, let's

you

occupied, I'll slip