The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

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."

Some things were better left unsaid; push

subject, Foreman said, "Star, what are you planning to

left to play was to drive a wedge

cut ties with Haynes and then sent Joshua packing, well, that would be

in a bad light right now, then he

enough dirt on

was nothing more than

Haynes. Whether she sank or swam was of

Foreman offered, "Star, I actually have some proof of

Stella smiled. "Thank you."

Stella

room, Joshua was immersed in a video game, while Abby scrolled through her

"Star, how did it go? Was it

nodded. "Yeah. It's

the

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