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.

she considered her options. If she could provoke Stella into hitting her in front of Haynes, maybe

Rachel could act, Stella's chilling voice sliced through the

my buttons? Hoping I'll lose it and hurt you in front

managed to say, "Ms. Cameron, I've never wronged you. Why

to keep playing the victim and stirring the pot, then there's really no reason for this conversation to go on

really care, you should be

She doesn't want this to blow up and become a public scandal. Frankly, I'd prefer to settle this privately

met his gaze evenly. "So you've already decided I'm the one behind all

sure it was you, I wouldn't have asked

didn't waver. "Then why am I here,

When it 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 risk your

really were me, how exactly

was silent

blame,

is coming up, and she's not in the

because of it.

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