The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Benson felt a wave of relief when he saw that Stella wasn't hesitating or refusing

at such a critical moment.

With Haynes' condition still uncertain, there was a mountain of things left for him

to handle. He didn't have the time or energy to coax Stella any further.

He was just about to hang up when Stella's voice stopped him.

"Benson, if anything happens, keep me updated."

"Of course, Ms. Cameron. Don't worry. If there's any news about Mr. O'Brien, I'll

let you know right away."

Stella didn't insist on coming to the hospital, and Benson didn't invite her either.

After all, if the assassin had managed to attack Haynes, there was no reason to

think Stella would be any safer. Her rushing over now would only put her in more

danger.

At Neo-Vespera Medical Center, just outside the operating room.

Callie stood by the doors, her face ghostly pale.

Footsteps echoed down the empty corridor.

She turned, and the moment she saw the tall, refined man approaching, her eyes

lit up with hope. It was as if, finally, her anchor had arrived to steady her.

"Foreman!" Her voice trembled, her eyes red and swollen from crying for so long.

barely able to get the words out. "Foreman,

got hurt saving me. Someone tried to kill me,

There was so much blood. The doctors

choked on her words, guilt flooding her voice. "It's all

out to have fun.

He told me to stay

but I just couldn't help

her back,

your fault. Please, don't blame

should be

of regret passed over

the one who suggested you go to that escape

Callie had known

but until recently,

been little

polite small talk. Only

months

become friends.

discovered that they

for escape

a new place

Callie

go with her friends,

all canceled at the

up joining

strangers.

she stepped

women

instinct was to call for help from the staff, but

silent.

someone had been tailing her-a shadowy figure

part of the