The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 680

"Ms. Pearce, the exit's that way-why are you running toward the stables?"

Rachel turned, meeting Stella's eyes, which glinted with an amused, almost mocking smile.

"The riding arena's up ahead. With rain coming down like this, it's deserted by now. Or are you planning to go horseback riding in a storm?"

Rachel's breath caught in her throat.

Watching the scene unfold, Simone shook her head faintly, her gaze toward Rachel edged with a hint of scorn.

Having grown up navigating the constant scheming within the Lerman family, Simone found Rachel's little tricks laughably naïve.

Aurora, too, was no stranger to envy and rivalry among girls. She'd seen her share of subtle manipulations, and Rachel's attempt hardly measured up.

The two of them stood quietly, saying nothing.

Keen wanted to speak up for Rachel, but seeing his mother's stern expression- and his father equally silent-he swallowed back his words.

At that moment, Rachel felt like some unfortunate creature on display at the zoo, watched and judged by everyone.

Finally, Haynes spoke.

"Rachel, if you'd like to go home, then go ahead. Change into something dry first I'll have someone drive you."

fat tears rolled down her cheeks. She looked as helpless as a

"Haynie..."

Stella chimed in, "Didn't you want to leave, Ms. Pearce?

"Or... do you

Stella signaled to a

have lost her way. Would you please

attendant's tone was professional and kind. “Of

like to stop by

first?"

her fists so

that

Buc

bit into her

one after another yet

she

barely felt the pan.

gaze, hiding the venom in her

to get rid of Stella grew fiercer

left, Keen finally explained to the others why he'd slipped away

gave me a lucky charm, and I

reveal a slightly damp pendant, lying quietly in his

"That charm... I thought you'd