The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 89

"Haynie's out of town on a business trip, so I finally got the chance to meet Ms. Cameron. Otherwise..." She chuckled softly, a hint of helplessness gracing her features. "Otherwise, Haynie would never have let me out of the house."

"Did you invite me here just to flaunt all this?" Stella asked.

"I heard you're divorcing Haynie," Rachel continued. "Not that it matters whether you genuinely want a divorce or you're just pretending. Either way, you can't change anything."

Rachel wasn't as brash as Jasper, but every word she spoke carried an unparalleled confidence. "Ms. Cameron, between you and me, he'll always pick me first," she said confidently.

Stella stayed quiet for a moment, then asked, "If that's true, why did he marry me and not you?"

Rachel just smiled. "That's because I let him marry you... You know how it is—people always want what they can't have. Otherwise, why do you think he still cares so much about me?"

Just then, the waiter brought over their freshly brewed coffee. The rich aroma filled the air, tinged with a subtle bitterness.

Stella, tired of the charade, cut to the chase. "Is Abby with you?"

"No, she's not with me. She's in Haynie's hands," Rachel replied with a smile. "She was the reason I almost ended it all, so Haynie isn't going to let her off easily."

Stella fixed her gaze on Rachel, "You're saying Abby is with Haynie?"

Rachel feigned surprise. "Abby is your best friend. She stood up for you, confronted me, and crossed Haynie. And you don't know where she is?"

"So, Ms. Pearce, do you know where she is?" Stella inquired.