The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 446

That made sense. Stella wasn’t in any position to make waves right now, but shaking up the people around her and teaching her a lesson would be revenge enough for Rachel.

Rachel quickly masked the satisfaction in her eyes and spoke softly, “Haynie, if this is so difficult for Ms. Cameron… maybe we should just drop it?”

Stella let out a light laugh. “If he was willing to just let it go, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to back me into a corner.”

Haynes looked at Stella, his expression unreadable.

“Stella, you should know you’re in no position to negotiate with me.”

Without missing a beat, Stella stood up.

“All right, if you think I’m not qualified to negotiate, then I’ll be on my way. Find someone you think is worthy enough to talk to you.”

She headed for the door, her steps steady and without a trace of hesitation.

Everyone in the room was stunned by her boldness.

If Haynes had really been behind what happened to Antoney, then Stella coming here, offering to give up her studio and even compose for Rachel—she was clearly pleading his case.

By all rights, she should’ve been humbling herself and begging Haynes for mercy.

So where did she get the nerve?

The door creaked open as Stella reached for the handle, ready to leave.

Suddenly, Haynes stood up and grabbed her wrist.

He stared straight into Stella’s eyes. “Don’t you care what happens to Antoney?”