The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 554

Stella was caught off guard.

She’d assumed Rachel would beg her for help, or at least ask Keen to intervene. But to her surprise, Rachel showed a hint of backbone.

After watching Rachel for a few seconds, Stella eventually walked over and cut the ropes binding her. If anything went wrong later, at least they’d have another pair of hands.

Rachel rubbed her sore wrists and murmured, “Thank you.”

Stella didn’t reply. Instead, she turned her attention back to Keen.

“When we leave, stay close to me,” she said quietly.

Keen nodded vigorously. With his mother by his side, he didn’t feel quite as afraid.

About ten minutes later, the sound of a door unlocking echoed from the hallway. A burly, rough-looking man stepped inside. “Ms. Cameron, the boss wants to see you.”

“All right.”

Stella was about to leave when she felt a sudden tug on her sleeve. She turned and saw Keen gripping her arm tightly, his delicate face full of anxiety.

“Mom, don’t go,” he pleaded. “Those bad people might hurt you.”

Just like they hurt Rachel, he wanted to say.

Stella gently stroked his hair. “I’ll be fine. Trust me.”

She comforted Keen for a moment, then turned to Rachel. “Ms. Pearce, could you keep an eye on Keen for me?”