The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 570

Chapter 570

Stella's patience snapped. She scowled at Jasper and jabbed a finger in his direction. "I refuse to stay in the same room as a rabid dog. Either he leaves, or I do. Simple as that."

She turned to the others, voice icy. "If you really think I orchestrated this

kidnapping, then go ahead-call the police. Have me arrested. I've got nothing to hide."

Jasper's face contorted with outrage. "Stella, are you throwing me out? Feeling guilty, are you? Afraid I'll expose you?"

He looked to Haynes and Foreman for backup, voice rising. "There's no need for an investigation. It was her-she's the one behind this whole mess!"

Stella massaged her ear, still ringing from Jasper's outburst. "I'm going to count to three. If he's not gone by then, I'm leaving. I have better things to do, so don't bother calling me in again."

She paused, then began, "One-"

"Jasper." Haynes' voice was low and steady. "Step outside."

can't you see she's only losing her temper because I hit

even there when the kidnapping happened. Your presence or absence-makes little difference

words and turning the tables. Neither of you can hold your own against her. Rachel's still recovering, and I won't just stand

unreadable. "With Haynes here, no one's going to

Haynes cut him off with a cool finality. "If you really want to stay, then go ahead. But we're

deflated in an

last, Rachel, who had been

time, spoke up softly. "Jasper, maybe it's best if you go

is right-Haynie and Keen will keep me

glanced furtively at Stella, then added, "Besides, I don't believe Ms. Cameron is that

and Keen were her husband

have stung. Now, she felt

Rachel's gentle urging, Jasper stormed

quieted She shot Haynes a wry smile. "Next time Jasper's going to be around, don't call me.

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