The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 324

The moment Haynes appeared, the crowd surged forward, unable to hold back their questions any longer.

“Mr. O'Brien, just now this Ms. Cameron claimed she’s your wife. Is that true? Do you know her?” someone asked, thrusting a microphone forward.

Haynes barely spared Stella a glance, his expression cool and unreadable. His lips parted, and he uttered just two words:

“Not really.”

For a split second, the reporters were stunned silent. Then, laughter burst out, loud and mocking.

Now, every gaze turned to Stella was laced with ridicule, as if she were nothing more than a desperate clown.

“She sounded so convincing! I almost believed she really was Mrs. O'Brien. Turns out she was just making it up!”

“Takes real nerve, lying right outside a police station. Isn’t she afraid we’ll expose her? How does she plan to save face when everyone finds out?”

“Probably just another wannabe hoping to catch Mr. O'Brien’s attention. Maybe she’s banking on us making a scene so she can get a moment in the spotlight.”

“Infamy is still fame, I guess! She must be desperate if she’s willing to use him like this.”

“No wonder she got banned online. Absolutely shameless.”

Their words were like needles, each jab finding its mark. Stella felt the malice in every stare.

One reporter, grinning, leaned in. “Ms. Cameron, Mr. O'Brien says he barely knows you. Care to explain?”

Stella met his gaze calmly. “We’re not close anymore.”

“But you just told everyone you’re his wife! That’s quite the turnaround, don’t you think?”