The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Stella's heart sank. She hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

Could this really be Leonard's doing?

But it had only been a few days-had Haynes run into trouble already?

Haynes had always been wary of Leonard. He was cautious by nature. There was no way he would fall into a trap so easily.

Benson spoke, his tone somber. "It's like this: Mr. O'Brien's sister, Miss Callie O'Brien, was cornered this morning and called Mr. O'Brien for help. When he went to rescue her, he was ambushed by hired killers. He's gravely injured at the moment."

Benson let out a weary sigh.

"The attackers must've been waiting there for a long time, just for Mr. O'Brien to show up. Callie was only the bait-their real target was him."

Still, it didn't add up. For Haynes to end up this badly hurt-it felt almost impossible.

Benson continued, "Before Mr. O'Brien lost consciousness, he managed to say one thing to me. That's actually why I'm calling you, Ms. Cameron-to pass on his message."

the phone, her knuckles turning white. "What did

"He said there's a traitor close to

her will, a

her from more than one scheme by Rachel and Jasper Wilkinson. Those two had suffered quite a few

Wilkinson Group, Foreman was the first to

valued friendship—he wouldn't betray Haynes, let

or if he never woke up again, Keen's guardianship would fall

no different from a last will and

trembled. "How is Haynes now?

from his injuries, but his life isn't in danger at the moment. You don't need to worry, Ms. Cameron. I'm only telling you all this just in case,

ninety percent of his estate to

O'Brien would go ballistic once

Haynes, Stella couldn't afford to be caught off guard. If she was still in shock, someone could easily take advantage of

let out a breath she hadn't realized

and I are no

to leave his estate to me. It should all go to