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 in front of Haynes, maybe that would prove Stella

could act, Stella's chilling voice sliced

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

I've never wronged you. Why do you insist

"Ms. Pearce, if you're going to keep playing the victim and stirring the pot, then there's really no reason for this conversation

really care, you should be calling

doesn't want this to blow up and become a public

the implication in his words and met his gaze evenly. "So you've already decided I'm the one behind

it was you, I

waver. "Then why am I here,

comes to Keen's safety, I think it's only right to be thorough. If it isn't you, all the better. But if it is, whatever grudge you have against Rachel, I hope you wouldn't

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

was silent for

blame,

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

because of it. So...

consider lending her