The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 63

Haynes felt a slight shiver run down his spine. There was something different about Stella that he couldn't focus on. Was she serious about wanting a divorce?

But his phone buzzed before he could ponder any further. Haynes hurriedly left the room with a furrowed brow, leaving Stella behind without a second glance.

Outside, the giant screen on the side of the building was playing a video that had everyone talking. It was the clip of Stella's supposed "hit and run." But as it played, the truth became crystal clear. Rachel's car had deliberately swerved into Stella's path.

At first, the bystanders watching the video were confused. "What's going on here? Is someone getting away with attempted murder?"

"Good grief. Did you see that car? It didn't even slow down! That must be intentional."

"Did they mistake the accelerator for the brake? But that was way too deliberate to be an accident."

Soon, the video shifted to show Rachel sobbing, playing the victim, claiming she didn't have much time left to live and lamenting about a bracelet on her wrist meant to be a family heirloom for the O'Brien family’s daughter-in-law.

Stella was disappointed with Keen, but he was just a kid. Not wanting to subject him to the harsh judgment of the internet, she avoided mentioning him. What remained was enough to make her point—Rachel bragging about how Haynes doted on her.

The crowd was abuzz with chatter after watching the video.

"Wow, Rachel is a real piece of work, isn't she? She sure doesn't look like someone getting bullied."