The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 256

Stella was Haynes' wife, and he certainly couldn't do anything to her. The only one who could be manipulated was the powerless old man. Despite all the negative things he said about Stella in front of Haynes, he knew better than to actually lay a hand on her. After all, even when you hit a dog, you have to consider the owner’s feelings.

This time, Stella and her companions were adamant about not reconciling, and making a big scene would be of no benefit to him. Jasper, though impulsive, was not entirely brainless. Realizing the pros and cons, he knew he had to keep a low profile for now. After all, he didn’t want to lose his chance at inheriting The Wilkinson Group so easily. His letter of apology was still in Stella’s possession, and he didn't want to stir up any more trouble.

Jasper suddenly lowered his voice, "Rachel, just hang in there a little longer. I heard that after the holidays, Haynie and Stella will be filing for divorce."

Rachel was taken aback. "Divorce?"

"Yes, Stella is using your illness and my apology letter as leverage, demanding ten billion. Haynie was so furious that he's planning to divorce her."

Rachel was incredulous. "Really? Is this information reliable?"

Jasper had overheard bits and pieces of a conversation between Haynes and Benson. As for the parts he didn’t hear, Jasper filled them in with his own imagination. He whispered, "Absolutely."

Rachel took a deep breath, trying to suppress her excitement. "You mean, after the holidays, they’re going to get the paperwork done?"

"Yes, I asked Haynie, and he admitted it himself," Jasper replied, sounding somewhat dismissive. "But it’s just the divorce cooling-off period. Who knows if she’ll change her mind once it’s over? The woman’s walking away with ten billion, after all!"

Hearing that figure made Rachel's heart ache. What right did Stella have to take all that money? After marrying Haynie, all that money should be hers!