The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 453

Neville gave a careless laugh. “He’s trying to force Star to cave, but she’s Keen’s mother—she’s never done anything to betray him. If he dares to use cutthroat business tactics against Star, not just me—even Mr. Burton himself—would never just stand by and watch.”

He’d already seen the news about Antoney.

But honestly, he couldn’t be bothered to get involved.

If it were Stella in trouble, he wouldn’t hesitate to do whatever it took to help her. As for the people around her… well, let’s just say he wasn’t quite that charitable.

He’d only stepped in this time because he heard Antoney and Abby’s mess had drawn Stella into it. That was the only reason he decided to take action.

And as it turned out, once he started digging, he uncovered some unexpected surprises.

Neville thought to himself that this drama was getting more and more entertaining by the minute.

“If he’d just explained himself at the start, maybe Star would’ve believed him. But he wanted to have it both ways—too clever for his own good. Eventually, he’ll pay the price for his arrogance.”

…

In the hospital, Haynes woke up not long after.

Through his blurry vision, he saw a slender figure slumped over beside his bed.

He murmured, “Stella…”

At the sound of his voice, the figure immediately sat up straight, delight lighting up her face. “Haynie! You’re awake!”

Haynes blinked in surprise, his voice uncertain. “Rachel? Why are you here?”

“You were hurt, of course I’d stay with you at the hospital.”

Rachel saw him glancing around, as if searching for someone else. In that moment, she understood.