The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 562

"Now you want to back out, is that it?"

"Stella, let me tell you-no way!"

Stella glanced at Jasper, her tone calm. "So what? What exactly are you going to do about it?"

Jasper opened his mouth, searching for words. "I..."

But as soon as he started, the rest died in his throat.

Right-what could he really do if Stella refused to take responsibility? If someone wants to make amends, it's because they feel guilty. If they don't, well, there's nothing you can do. It's all up to their conscience.

Stella spoke up again, her voice even. "Besides, I don't see how Rachel saved my life. She didn't take a bullet for me, she didn't pay any ransom-how exactly did she 'save' me?"

She fixed Jasper with a smile-cool, almost teasing. "If you want to get technical, I'm the one who saved Ms. Pearce. I risked my life to pay the ransom. If I hadn't cooperated, she might not have survived. So, Mr. Wilkinson, since you're such a champion of gratitude, don't forget that you all owe me for saving Ms. Pearce's life. Don't go turning into ingrates now."

Jasper stared at her, dumbfounded by her twisted logic. "You-you weren't there for Rachel! You went to save Keen, admit it!"

him. But Rachel? What is she to me? Why would I save her for

cold,

be my daughter, then she wouldn't owe me a

so furious

rush of hurried footsteps echoed

Are you

Neville Connolly hurried over, with Joshua trailing behind Abby rushed to Stella' side, only relaxing when she saw Stella

check on Keen. "Keen, are you alright? You're not hurt,

his head.

to Stella, worry

on her face. "Star, you're out of your mind! Going after kidnappers alone-you nearly gave

killing you.

Cóntent

then turned back to Keen. "Your mom risked her life to save

Don't you dare

then gave a small, obedient nod. His mom had saved him. Rachel