The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 571

Stella offered only three curt words: "I don't know her."

Haynes waited a few seconds, expecting more. When she didn't elaborate, he frowned slightly.

"Then why would Rachel say you two know each other?"

Stella shot Rachel a frosty glance, her tone icy and dismissive.

“Ask Rachel. What's the point of asking me? I have no idea what goes on in her head."

Her attitude was so hostile, Haynes found himself at a loss for words.

Sensing the tension, Rachel put on her most pitiful act. "Ms. Cameron, I know you despise me—maybe you even wish I'd just disappear. But no matter how much you hate me, Keen is innocent. He's your own son-"

Stella cut her off coldly, her voice sharp as a blade. "If you know I hate you, then do us both a favor and keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, I can't promise I won't do something you'll regret."

Rachel opened her mouth, as if to protest, but the dangerous glint in Stella's eyes made her breath catch. For a moment, it seemed Stella really wasn't bluffing.

her

Rachel could act, Stella's

push my buttons? Hoping I'll lose it and hurt you in front of Haynes,

wronged you. Why do you

the pot, then there's really no reason for this conversation to go on any longer.

crime. If you really care, you should be

to blow up and become a public scandal. Frankly, I'd prefer to settle this

privately?" Stella could hear the implication in his words and met his gaze evenly.

I was sure it was you, I wouldn't have asked

gaze didn't waver. "Then why

comes to Keen's safety, I think it's only right to be thorough. If it isn't you, all the

"So tell me: if it really were me, how exactly did you plan

silent for a

blame,

Her concert is coming up, and she's not in

shape because of

consider lending