The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 571

Stella offered only three curt words: “I don’t know her.”

Haynes waited a few seconds, expecting more. When she didn’t elaborate, he frowned slightly.

“Then why would Rachel say you two know each other?”

Stella shot Rachel a frosty glance, her tone icy and dismissive.

“Ask Rachel. What’s the point of asking me? I have no idea what goes on in her head.”

Her attitude was so hostile, Haynes found himself at a loss for words.

Sensing the tension, Rachel put on her most pitiful act. “Ms. Cameron, I know you despise me—maybe you even wish I’d just disappear. But no matter how much you hate me, Keen is innocent. He’s your own son—”

Stella cut her off coldly, her voice sharp as a blade. “If you know I hate you, then do us both a favor and keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, I can’t promise I won’t do something you’ll regret.”

Rachel opened her mouth, as if to protest, but the dangerous glint in Stella’s eyes made her breath catch. For a moment, it seemed Stella really wasn’t bluffing.

Rachel’s eyes darted as she considered her options. If she could provoke Stella into hitting her in front of Haynes, maybe that would prove Stella had orchestrated the kidnapping after all.

But before Rachel could act, Stella’s chilling voice sliced through the silence.

“Rachel, are you wondering right now how to push my buttons? Hoping I’ll lose it and hurt you in front of Haynes, just to prove how much I loathe you? Wishing I’d make your accusations come true?”