The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 303

Rachel couldn’t be bothered to keep up appearances with someone so ordinary and powerless.

During those few days at the clinic, she’d even toyed with the idea of slipping something into Mr. Burton’s tea just to get back at him.

Serves him right for siding with Stella and making things difficult for her.

But as Mr. Burton tried to threaten Jasper, Jasper didn’t get angry—instead, he laughed so hard he nearly cried.

A warning from someone on your level might make you mad.

But when the gap is this wide, it just becomes a joke.

“Run me out of town? You? Please—give me a break! Old man, you’re seriously getting way too into this role.”

Mr. Burton was never one to put up with provocation—especially not from Jasper. His temper flared instantly.

“You little punk! Next time you come crawling to me for help, don’t expect me to be so nice. You’d better pray you never end up needing me!”

Stella watched quietly, making no move to intervene.

Neville’s eyes narrowed as he looked at Mr. Burton, who was now trading barbs with Jasper. Suddenly, it hit him why the old man seemed so familiar.

He leaned toward Stella and asked quietly, “Star, what’s your relationship with this Mr. Burton?”

Stella replied, “I’ve come to him for medicine a couple of times…I guess you could say I’m a close junior of his.”

“How long have you known each other?”

“A little under three years, I think.”

Neville’s eyes were as deep and unreadable as the sea. “You two seem pretty close.”

Stella didn’t think much of it. “I’ve learned a lot about wellness remedies from Mr. Burton. He might act a bit childish, but he’s a good person.”

Neville parted his lips as if to say something, but in the end he stayed silent.