The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 411

Jasper stared, dumbfounded. “Why should we go looking for Stella? Let her trend online all she wants—what’s it got to do with us?”

Haynes looked about ready to laugh in disbelief. “Jasper, do you really think just covering your face means no one will recognize you?”

“That video’s audio was crystal clear. Even if someone doesn’t see your face, anyone who knows you—or heck, just some clerk from a store you frequent—could pick out your voice in a second.”

Jasper shot upright in his seat. “Video? What video?”

“Stella released some security footage.”

Jasper blinked, thrown. “What?”

All he’d seen was Stella’s studio getting trashed trending online, along with a few photos. He hadn’t paid attention to anything else.

So what if she was asking for tips? No way she could have found anything useful, not with the cameras wrecked.

Haynes’s tone was icy. “Security footage.”

Jasper blurted out, “That’s impossible. I destroyed those cameras ages ago.”

As soon as he said it, realization dawned.

“Look, Haynie, Rachel’s studio got trashed, too. I was just standing up for her, that’s all…”

Somehow, Jasper suddenly felt guilty. Stella was still Haynes’s ex-wife, and Keen’s mom. He knew better than to push his luck in front of Haynes.

Haynes was silent for a long moment. Finally, he said, “Stella’s got indoor footage. It doesn’t show your face, but your voice is loud and clear. I’ve managed to keep the video from spreading—for now. But with how popular she is lately, it won’t stay buried for long. This is the last time I’m helping you. Figure it out.”

He hung up before Jasper could say a word.

That night, despite Haynes’s efforts, the video was leaked online.

Jasper had been so smug, convinced his disguise would fool everyone. But within two hours of the video’s release, every detail about him was being dragged into the light.