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

documents in front of him. "Mr. Burton, it's unusual for you to call me directly. Is

"Your good friend Jasper has been

have never had any real conflict. Even though Jasper has been disrespectful to my father on several occasions, Dad's always let it slide because

it against him. But now Jasper's stirring up trouble, slandering my uncle

making up stories about Sellers now it had blown up online and made

was

Jasper are close, and our families have a long-standing connection. My uncle doesn't want to make things ugly, so he's willing

removes the trending posts and publicly apologizes

my

a perfectly reasonable request-not excessive in

between Sellers and Stella before, Stella was her own

lies about Sellers had

wanted was a retraction and an apology. Haynes

pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling the fatigue settle in. "Let me look into