The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 824

Foreman knew exactly what was eating at Stella.

Rachel-she would always be the thorn in Stella's side.

That was why, back then, when Rachel set her up and accused her of all kinds of things, Foreman didn't step forward with evidence to clear Stella's name. He wanted Stella to see for herself just how her own husband would side with

another woman.

Only then, Foreman thought, would she finally give up on Haynes for good.

Stella took a moment to recall, her voice calm. "I'm not sure if they know each other. But as far as I can tell, nothing on my end has ever been leaked. In fact, while Joshua's been by my side, he's saved me more than once."

Foreman's tone was cautious. "Or maybe it's just an act—maybe they staged it to win your trust."

Stella didn't like to assume the worst about people, but she couldn't deny it was possible. After all, Sherman Burton had once fooled her in much the same way.

She knew Foreman meant well, so she replied quietly, "I understand. I'll be careful."

and let it drop. Some things were better left unsaid; push too

said, "Star, what

to trust Joshua for now, the only card left to play was to drive

Haynes and then sent Joshua packing, well,

cold. "If Haynes wants to paint Joshua in a bad light right now, then he

than enough dirt on Rachel-hard evidence, and plenty

nothing more than a pawn to stir

she sank

proof of

Stella smiled. "Thank you."

café, Stella headed straight to the

immersed in a video game, while Abby scrolled through her

up. "Star,

"Yeah. It's

the controller for just a

"So what's your plan? Are you going to

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