The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 658

"Abby, go ahead with it. I know what I'm doing," Stella said, her tone calm and reassuring.

Abby hesitated for a moment, then decided to trust her. "With the concert coming up, raising your profile isn't a bad idea. But you know how things are online- some people will believe anything they see, no matter how baseless.

Besides, your violin competition moves into the main round tomorrow. It's a big deal. I heard from Antoney Watson that some contestants will do whatever it takes to make it to the finals.

Star, I'm a little worried about you..."

Before Stella could respond, Joshua spoke up first. "For the time being, I can act as Ms. Cameron's bodyguard. I'll make sure she's safe."

Abby looked to Stella. "Star, what do you think?"

Stella thought it over, then nodded lightly. "Alright, let's do it that way for now."

Meanwhile, Haynes received a call from Sherman.

O'Brien, this is

his hand hovering over the stack of documents in front of him. "Mr. Burton, it's unusual for you to call me directly.

was steady. "Your good friend Jasper has been spreading some nasty rumors about

any real conflict. Even though Jasper has been disrespectful to my

now Jasper's stirring up trouble, slandering my

had been making

Haynes was still

to give The Wilkinson Group another chance. I know you and Jasper are close, and our families have a long-standing connection. My uncle doesn't

only if Jasper removes the trending posts and

he does that, my uncle will

was a perfectly reasonable request-not

tension between Sellers and Stella before, Stella was her own person, and Jasper was Jasper.

about Sellers had gone way out

a retraction and an

nose, feeling the fatigue settle in.