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!"

everything to save him. But Rachel? What is she to

cold, her words

would like to be my daughter, then she wouldn't

so furious he

that moment, a rush of hurried

you

with Joshua trailing behind Abby rushed to Stella' side, only relaxing when she saw Stella was

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

shook his

to Stella,

out of your mind! Going after kidnappers alone-you nearly

thought twice about killing you. Thank God you're both

Cóntent

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

dare make

small, obedient nod. His mom had