The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 284

Haynes watched her with a gentle smile. "See anything you like? I can get it for you."

Stella's lips curved upward. "Well then, I won't hold back."

A flicker of surprise crossed Haynes' face, subtle but clear.

Stella caught it immediately. "What's wrong? Did you think I'd say no?"

He replied coolly, "That's right. You've always struck me as someone with a lot of pride. I figured you wouldn't accept."

Stella laughed. "If I were really that proud, I wouldn't have split the assets with you—or asked for that hundred million."

Haynes was about to respond when Benson hurried over to his side.

"Mr. O'Brien, if we don't leave now, we'll be late for the signing."

Haynes nodded, voice calm. "Understood."

He started to walk away, then paused, glancing at Stella, who stood nearby.

"I've got to go. Pick out whatever you like—I'll cover it."

Benson shot him a surprised look.

Mr. O'Brien seemed much warmer toward his wife than usual.

It didn't take long for him to realize why.

This was Haynes' way of making amends—after all, he'd turned down Mr. Walden's proposal on Stella's behalf, without asking her.

. . .

After Haynes left, Stella called up Abby Murphy.

"Abby, come shopping with me! My treat today—pick anything you want."

Abby was stunned. "Did you win the lottery or something?"

"Nope. Haynes told me to get whatever I wanted. He's paying."

Abby immediately got the picture.

She squealed, "Ten minutes—I'll be there. Wait for me!"

. . .