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

said

her will, a face

more than one scheme by Rachel and Jasper

Group, Foreman

betray Haynes, let alone put him

never woke up again, Keen's guardianship would fall to you. He

no different from a last will and

trembled. "How is Haynes now?

at the moment. You don't need to worry, Ms. Cameron. I'm only telling you all this

percent

would go ballistic once she

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

Stella let out a breath

added, "Haynes and I are no longer married.

him to leave his estate to me. It