The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 107

These folks had always bullied her, and she could have let that slide. But now, they had the audacity to mess with her friend? That was crossing a line.

Jasper was strutting around with such arrogance, banking on the fact that even if he messed with Abby, Haynes wouldn't do anything about it.

Some things she could endure, but Stella would never let her friends suffer on her behalf.

And how could this possibly have nothing to do with Rachel?

Haynes looked at her. "But Rachel can't be left alone right now."

Stella's gaze turned icy.

The issue seemed to be just between Abby and Jasper on the surface. But behind them, it was really between her and Rachel.

It was obvious that when it came to choosing between Stella and Rachel, Haynes had picked Rachel.

Stella was about to speak, but Haynes acted quicker. He took her hand and said, "Stella, let’s step outside to talk."

Once Stella and Haynes were gone, Jasper's look of indignation faded, replaced by doubt and uncertainty. "Rachel, Haynes wouldn't really throw me in jail, would he?"

"Of course not," Rachel replied with a confident smile. "Don't worry, Haynie would never do that to you."

Hearing this, Jasper relaxed. "The more Stella pushes this, the more it'll annoy Haynie."

Rachel nodded in agreement. "You didn't really do anything to Stella. Haynie won't pay attention to trivial matters."

"Besides, the one who got hurt is Abby. To Haynie, Abby is just someone unimportant."

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In the hallway, the two stood facing each other.