The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 375

Mr. Ayers froze for a moment, but quickly composed himself and offered a hasty apology to Stella.

“Ms. Cameron, I’m truly sorry. This was entirely our fault! We shouldn’t have bullied your son, and we had no right to lay a hand on young Marvin.”

It was clear to him now: today, Neville and his son didn’t seem all that upset about what happened to Sheldon. What really angered them was the way Stella had been humiliated.

But wasn’t this Stella the wife of Haynes? Why would Neville and his son go out of their way to stand up for her?

Despite his confusion, Mr. Ayers was smart enough to keep his questions to himself.

He then turned and saw his wife standing off to the side, frozen with shock. His anger flared, and he slapped her across the face.

“What are you waiting for? Get on your knees and apologize to Ms. Cameron—now!”

If this foolish woman had managed their son properly, if she hadn’t tried to show off in front of Stella, how would they have ended up offending Haynes and Neville?

Mrs. Ayers, though seething inside, understood all too well: if she didn’t swallow her pride now, their family company would be finished. The thought of losing her comfortable life was more terrifying than anything else.

Whatever arrogance she displayed before, it had vanished without a trace. Now, every bit as humble as she once was haughty, Mrs. Ayers knelt down.

“Ms... Ms. Cameron, I truly apologize. I shouldn’t have said those things. Please, I beg you, don’t hold it against me.”

Dignity and pride meant nothing when weighed against money and security.

Mr. Ayers’ willingness to grovel made it clear: Neville had the power to ruin the Ayers Group with a word.

At that moment, Mrs. Ayers was wracked with regret. She’d never imagined that the woman so disdained by her in-laws would turn out to be so lucky—and find herself such powerful allies. Neville and his son were openly backing Stella, right here, right now.