The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 397

Stella was just about to follow her train of thought when Antoney’s voice cut in, pulling her back to reality.

“In that case, why don’t we go to the conference together?”

She blinked, startled, then nodded. “Alright.”

…

Rachel’s Studio

When Haynes arrived, he found Jasper comforting a tearful Rachel.

“Don’t worry, Rachel. I swear I’ll find out who did this to your studio!”

Rachel didn’t respond. She just kept her head down, dabbing at her eyes.

As Haynes stepped inside, Jasper looked up as if he’d just spotted a lifeline.

“Haynie, look at this—someone’s out for revenge! They splashed paint all over Rachel’s studio!”

Haynes didn’t need Jasper to explain. The words scrawled across the walls in garish red paint were impossible to miss.

“Rachel is a homewrecker!”

“Rachel destroys families!”

“Cheating tramp! Husband stealer!”

The insults, written in angry, jagged letters, covered the walls and doors. The harsh red looked almost like blood, turning the whole place into a scene from a nightmare. The sharp, chemical stench of paint hung thick in the air, making Haynes want to gag.

His gaze darkened as he took it all in.