The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 840

Haynes couldn’t stand Joshua, but he had better things to do than keep tabs on him.

With an icy tone, he replied, “I have no idea.”

Stella met Haynes’s gaze. “That car was brand new, but the brakes failed. The dealership—according to the investigation—belongs to the O’Brien Group. And the employee who returned the car vanished that very day.”

Haynes immediately caught what she was getting at. “You think I’m behind this?”

Stella didn’t deny it. “Joshua doesn’t know anyone here. He hasn’t made enemies. But you’ve never liked him. You’re the only one with a clear motive.”

Haynes didn’t get angry about Stella’s accusation. After all, he knew he’d wronged her. But hearing her question him like this—especially for another man—sparked a different kind of anger. He hadn’t done any of this, and yet here he was, being interrogated.

“Stella, we were married for five years. No one knows me better than you do. And him...” Haynes cast a disdainful glance at Joshua. “How long have you even known him? Are you so sure you know what he’s really like? Who’s to say he’s not hiding something? The person you think you know could just be a mask.”

Before Stella could respond, Joshua spoke up.

“Mr. O’Brien, you’re the last person qualified to make that accusation. You were married to Star for five years—you should know her better than anyone. But when Rachel framed her, you chose to believe Rachel and forced Star to apologize. Whether I’m hiding something or not, who’s to say? But Rachel—she was the real imposter. Maybe you should work on your judgment, Mr. O’Brien.”

Of all the things Joshua could have said, he just had to bring up Haynes’s past—something Haynes would rather forget. He was left speechless, his irritation simmering.

“And who the hell do you think you are?” Haynes spat. “And since when do you get to call her Star?”

Stella didn’t react to Joshua calling her ‘Star.’ Everyone around her called her that now; it hardly mattered.

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