The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 831

Thunk!

Rachel Pearce’s phone slipped from her hand and clattered to the floor.

There was only one thought screaming in her mind—It’s over.

Completely over.

She’d been exposed.

Panic surged through her as she scrambled to pick up the phone. “Haynie, please, listen to me! I never meant to deceive you! I—I just loved you so much... Please, don’t be angry with me, okay?”

“Loved me?” Haynes O'Brien cut her off sharply, his voice dripping with contempt. “You destroyed my marriage, kidnapped my son, and tried to kill my wife—all in the name of love? If that’s how you love, Rachel, then it’s nothing short of terrifying.”

“No, it’s not like that... Haynie, please, just hear me out—”

But Haynes had run out of patience.

“Everything you stole from Stella Cameron, you’ll return. As for organizing the kidnapping and trying to run someone down with your car, I’ll be calling the police. Whether Stella forgives you or not—that’s her business.”

“Haynie!” Rachel tried to protest, but the line went dead with a cold click.

She tried calling back, but only got his voicemail.

Rachel was frantic, pacing the room like a caged animal.

Now that Haynes knew the truth, he’d never help her again. He wouldn’t be pulling her name off those trending scandals, either.

What was she supposed to do now?

Her mind spun with panic.

Just then, her phone rang. Jasper Wilkinson’s name lit up the screen.

Was he calling to accuse her too?

Rachel hesitated for a few seconds, then answered.

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