The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 236

Hidden ailments?

When Stella heard the news, she couldn't help but glance over at Jasper.

Jasper's face turned beet red when his embarrassing secret got aired in public. He looked absolutely livid.

"Old man, stop making stuff up!"

Mr. Burton calmly replied, "Young man, don't ignore your problems. If you're sick, get it treated as soon as possible. You'll regret it if you let it fester."

Jasper opened his mouth to retort, but Rachel stopped him with a gentle touch.

"If this gentleman can really help me with my condition, I'm willing to stay."

When it comes down to survival or running errands, survival wins every time. Anyone with common sense knows that.

Rachel knew she had to make her stance clear, or people would start suspecting something. Besides, she thought this so-called miracle doctor was all smoke and mirrors.

From the start, he claimed he could cure her illness without even diagnosing her properly. Even after he checked her pulse, he stuck to his story. Rachel felt a wave of relief but also a growing disdain for Mr. Burton.

Miracle doctor? More like a con artist.

She had even considered teaming up with this old charlatan before learning of his connection to Stella. Good thing he wasn't the real deal, otherwise...

A shadow of determination crossed Rachel's face. She realized she needed to seek help from someone else.

Mr. Burton nodded, then glanced over at George and Haynes.

"Two grown men and neither of you can think straight like this young lady here. Aren't you ashamed?" Mr. Burton shooed them away with a wave of his hand. "Today marks day one. If you have no business here, be on your way."

Haynes had a pile of work waiting for him, so bringing Rachel here had already stretched him thin. He checked his watch and turned to Jasper. "If you're good here, I'll take off."

Jasper nodded. "Yeah, go ahead. I'll stick around with Rachel."

As Haynes was about to leave, Stella called out to him.