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."

she's only losing her temper

you weren't even there when the

sly. She's a master at twisting words and turning the tables. Neither of you can hold your own against her. Rachel's still recovering, and I won't just stand by and

gaze was calm and unreadable. "With Haynes here, no one's going to hurt Ms. Pearce. Jasper, let us

but Haynes cut him off with a cool finality.

deflated

who had been

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

right-Haynie and Keen will keep me

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

To an outsider, you'd think Haynes and Keen were her husband and son, the way they leapt to

that might have stung. Now, she felt

Rachel's gentle urging, Jasper

gone, Stella felt as if the whole world had quieted She shot Haynes a wry smile. "Next time Jasper's going to be around, don't call

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