The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 284

Haynes watched her with a gentle smile. "See anything you like? I can get it for you."

Stella's lips curved upward. "Well then, I won't hold back."

A flicker of surprise crossed Haynes' face, subtle but clear.

Stella caught it immediately. "What's wrong? Did you think I'd say no?"

He replied coolly, "That's right. You've always struck me as someone with a lot of pride. I figured you wouldn't accept."

Stella laughed. "If I were really that proud, I wouldn't have split the assets with you—or asked for that hundred million."

Haynes was about to respond when Benson hurried over to his side.

"Mr. O'Brien, if we don't leave now, we'll be late for the signing."

Haynes nodded, voice calm. "Understood."

He started to walk away, then paused, glancing at Stella, who stood nearby.

"I've got to go. Pick out whatever you like—I'll cover it."

Benson shot him a surprised look.

Mr. O'Brien seemed much warmer toward his wife than usual.

It didn't take long for him to realize why.

This was Haynes' way of making amends—after all, he'd turned down Mr. Walden's proposal on Stella's behalf, without asking her.

. . .

After Haynes left, Stella called up Abby Murphy.

"Abby, come shopping with me! My treat today—pick anything you want."

Abby was stunned. "Did you win the lottery or something?"

"Nope. Haynes told me to get whatever I wanted. He's paying."

Abby immediately got the picture.

She squealed, "Ten minutes—I'll be there. Wait for me!"

. . .

The only thing Jasper had going for him was being the son of Galen's legal wife.

But Galen didn't care about that—he only cared about who could grow the Wilkinson Group best.

Jasper was lucky. With friends like Haynes and Foreman, The O'Brien and Richards Groups had his back. As long as they stayed in the picture, Jasper barely had to lift a finger—success was practically guaranteed.

Jasper frowned. "I know Haynie. There's no way he could've spent that much."

Manager Sharp hesitated. "Well… it wasn't Mr. O'Brien who made the purchases. It was his wife, Mrs. O'Brien…"

"His wife?" Jasper blinked, momentarily at a loss.

Manager Sharp prompted, "Her maiden name is Cameron, I believe…"

"Damn it!"

. . .

Elsewhere, Abby watched Stella, who was still on a wild shopping spree, and asked uncertainly, "Star, are you sure this is okay?"

Stella nodded with a calm smile. "Relax. After this, Jasper will be desperate to get me and Haynes divorced—he won't dare try any tricks again."