The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 140

Deanna was on the brink of being ousted from The O'Brien Group. Desperate times called for desperate measures, so she decided to secure her position through marriage.

But fate was not on her side. After just a few years, Callie's father tragically died in a car accident.

What followed was a bitter battle over the inheritance he left behind, with Deanna squaring off against her in-laws in a showdown that became the talk of the town.

In the end, Deanna lost.

Callie's grandparents had always been lukewarm towards her, simply because she was a girl. After Deanna's antics, they went as far as to disown Callie.

Furious, Deanna changed Callie's last name to match her own.

Haynes, true to form, delivered exactly what Deanna demanded. In just twelve months, he'd clawed his way to the top tier of The O'Brien Group—not just securing his place, but making it untouchable.

Soon enough, Haynes became a household name in Novaris, known for his sharp business acumen and striking good looks. Heiresses from all over, including some from the most prestigious families, were eager to catch his eye.

Deanna had already started vetting potential daughters-in-law from equally esteemed backgrounds.

But to her dismay, Haynes fell for Rachel, an ordinary girl with no notable lineage or connections.

Deanna was livid. She employed every tactic to drive a wedge between them and eventually succeeded.

After the breakup, Haynes remained single. No matter how many women Deanna introduced into his life, he didn't give them a second glance, throwing himself entirely into his work instead.

Deanna wasn't too worried, though. Haynes was still young. She figured that once his stature grew even more, he'd have his pick of exceptional women.