The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 73

Stella shrugged nonchalantly. "How would I know why she fell down the stairs? You should ask the person involved, not me."

Haynes remained silent, his sharp eyes fixed on Stella. His face was a perfect mask of indifference, yet the air around them grew colder with every passing second.

He wasn’t buying her story. After all, no one would fall down the stairs without a reason.

In the stifling tension, Keen’s face showed a hint of unease. But Stella stood her ground, meeting his gaze without fear. Her eyes were clear and steady, revealing no hint of guilt.

Rachel quickly interjected, "Haynie, maybe we should drop it..."

"We can’t let it go like this," Jasper cut Rachel off. "We need to teach this witch a lesson, or who knows what she’ll do next!"

Stella crossed her arms, her tone sharp. "Ms. Pearce, care to explain to everyone how you ended up at the bottom of the stairs?"

Rachel’s eyes darted, torn between speaking up and staying silent.

Stella shot a look at Rachel’s carefully crafted innocence. "Since I’m not part of this drama, I’ll take my leave."

Jasper blocked the door, shouting, "You’re not leaving until Rachel gets an explanation!"

Stella scoffed, "I’m telling you I didn’t push her, and Ms. Pearce hasn’t said it was me, either. Yet everyone else insists it was me."

Jasper realized Stella had changed. She was sharp-tongued, leaving him at a loss for words.

He looked at Rachel anxiously, "Rachel, tell everyone. Did Stella push you or not?"

Stella was right. Unless Rachel confirmed it, no amount of accusations would stick. After all, Rachel was the one involved.