The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 263

All of Rachel's doctors and medical team had been meticulously selected and arranged. There was no way Haynie could find anything amiss.

However, if she were to die unexpectedly, it could become quite troublesome.

This time, the charlatan they encountered seemed like the perfect opportunity to alleviate the burden of her "death" that was supposed to occur a few months later.

Even if Stella exposed her, Haynes and Jasper wouldn't believe it. Instead, they might accuse her of being malicious.

Stella's voice cut through Rachel's thoughts.

"Mr. O'Brien sacrificed his marriage and a billion dollars to save Ms. Pearce's life. Given Ms. Pearce's gentle and kind nature, she might feel guilty and think she's a burden to you."

"What if she can't bear the thought and chooses death over taking the medication because she doesn't want to owe you?"

Jasper paused, murmuring, "That's true... Haynie made such a huge sacrifice, and with Rachel's benevolence, she might indeed feel overwhelmed."

"No way, from now on, I'll personally make sure Rachel takes her medicine!"

Rachel was so furious she nearly fainted. Did he really believe that nonsense? If the pills Stella had were slow-acting poison, was Jasper trying to kill her? What a fool.

Haynes wasn't as easily fooled as Jasper. He gazed at the pills in Stella's hand with eyes as deep and inscrutable as an abyss.

"Could I take one of those for testing?"

Stella handed the bottle to Haynes without hesitation. "Sure, pick whichever one you like."

Stella agreed so readily and allowed Haynes to choose himself. Her openness left Rachel with a flicker of doubt. Could the quack doctor have misdiagnosed and prescribed something else entirely?

After wrapping up the pill, Haynes said, "I have work this afternoon, so I'll head out now."