The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 94

Haynes had just finished his meeting and glanced at his phone, noting the missed calls with a contemplative look.

Jasper, smug, remarked, "See? I told you, if you give Stella the cold shoulder for a few days, she'll come running back to you."

"Keep it up, and she'll soon drop the act and show her true colors."

Half an hour later, the elevator doors opened.

Jasper and Haynes stepped out, one after the other.

Stella stood up, "Haynes..."

Before she could continue, Jasper interrupted.

"Haynie, we need to go now. Something's off with Rachel, and you should check on her immediately."

Haynes had no intention of interacting with Stella, and with Jasper's urgency, he walked past her without a glance.

Stella moved in front of Haynes, "Just one minute..."

Jasper's voice pierced through sharply. "Stella, no matter how desperate you are, read the room. Rachel's in trouble, and you're here blocking Haynie. Are you trying to make things worse for her? How can you be so heartless?"

Stella replied calmly, "When Mr. Wilkinson was mocking me earlier, you didn't seem in a rush. Why the urgency now?"

Jasper retorted, "Stella, stop stalling! If anything happens to Rachel, Haynie won't let you off easily!"

Stella laughed lightly, "Jasper, it's amusing how you accuse me without reason. Do I have magical powers to harm from afar?"

"Stella, you—" Haynes interrupted impatiently, "Enough."

He glanced at Jasper and said, "Where's Rachel? Take me to her immediately."

Stella frowned, "Haynes..."

His voice turned icy, "Stella, if Rachel is harmed because of your delay, I may indeed hold you accountable."

Stella's grip unconsciously loosened.