The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 716

How long has it even been, and they’re already out shopping for clothes together?

Haynes, can you believe it? Stella’s actually using your money to keep some pretty boy on the side!

Rachel snapped out of her shock, her thoughts racing. She’d only spoken to Joshua recently, pouring out her frustrations to him, and he’d helped her come up with a plan. Yet now—of all places—they’d run into Stella and Joshua together. Was this a setup? Was Joshua doing this on purpose? What exactly was he trying to accomplish?

Before Rachel could make sense of it, Joshua’s face turned serious and righteous. “Mr. Wilkinson, I’m only Ms. Cameron’s assistant. There’s nothing inappropriate between us. Please stop spreading rumors.”

Jasper let out a mocking laugh. “Assistant? Is that supposed to be some kind of kinky game? Roleplay, is it? I’ve seen plenty of relationships like yours—close the office door, and it’s straight to playing out your little scenarios. Well, well, Stella, I never would’ve guessed. You always act so prim and proper, but it turns out you’re just as wild as the rest, huh…”

He didn’t get to finish. A cold, sharp voice cut him off.

“Jasper, that’s enough.”

Joshua had rushed in today and managed to save Stella from a mess, helping her vent some of her anger too. She’d already been unsure how to repay him for that favor. Now, seeing Joshua suffer insult after insult because of her, she was overwhelmed with guilt. But what stung most was that word—“reunion”—slipping so pointedly from his lips. It sounded like the cruelest joke.

She turned icy, fixing Jasper with a glare. “Jasper, watch your mouth. If you keep spreading lies and damaging my reputation, I’ll make your words public and see you in court.”

Then her gaze shifted to Haynes, cold as steel. “Haynes, who I spend time with is none of your business. There’s something else you need to understand. From the day we divorced, I never once considered getting back together with you. Even if every other man on earth disappeared, I still wouldn’t choose you. Don’t flatter yourself. Without you, I’m not going to fall apart. In fact, I’ll only live better.”