The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 79

After listening, Stella replied coldly, "I’m not going!"

With that, she hung up the phone. When Haynes called back, Stella refused to answer.

The O'Brien family sure had a funny way of doing things. They only remembered her when they needed something. What a joke.

They needed a favor but acted all high and mighty. Stella thought she used to be way too easygoing and accommodating.

When she arrived at the diner, Neville was already there, waiting.

"Sorry, I’m late," Stella said as she approached, a hint of apology in her voice.

"No worries," Neville replied with a smile. "I just got here early."

Stella had decided to divorce, but it wasn’t something she could wrap up in a few sentences. Yesterday at the hospital wasn’t the right place for a long conversation, so they’d arranged to meet today to discuss it further.

Once seated, Neville asked, "Stella, what’s your plan for the divorce?"

"I want to know," Stella began, "if I don’t leave with nothing, what am I entitled to?"

Neville raised an eyebrow and grinned. "Well, that depends on how much Haynes has made since you married. Normally, you’d be entitled to half of any assets acquired during the marriage, but... The O’Brien Group wields a lot of influence in Neo-Vespera. Walking away with what you deserve won’t be easy. But don’t worry—I know some of the best lawyers who’ll fight tooth and nail for you."

Stella nodded. "If I have proof that he’s at fault in the marriage, will that give me a better shot?"

Neville’s eyes narrowed slightly. "What kind of proof?"

Stella hesitated.

Neville noticed her hesitation. "You’re not thinking of a peaceful split, are you?"

"No," Stella shook her head. "I don’t want what happens between me and Haynes to affect Keen."

Neville’s expression softened. "Are you thinking about fighting for custody? Stella, Keen is the O'Brien family’s only grandson. Fighting for custody would be an uphill battle."

"I know, and I’m not planning to fight for custody. It’s just that..." Stella sighed. "I don’t want our issues to impact him."

Keen would undoubtedly suffer from backlash and online bullying if this went public. Even if she didn’t plan on keeping Keen, she wasn’t about to hate a child.