NovelEnglishChapter 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 spretty 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 cup 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 skind 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, | 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."
It was Haynes. His expression was dark and stormy-like a man who'd just been made a fool of.
Jasper instantly fell silent, panic flashing across his face. Damn it, he'd only just gotten off probation and now
he'd let his mouth run wild and said things he shouldn't have. He scrambled to backtrack. Look, Haynes, don't
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttake it the wrong way. | was talking about someone else, not Stella." Desperate, he turned the spotlight on
Joshua, jabbing a finger in accusation. "You-yeah, you! What's your angle, cozying up to Stella like this? I'm
warning you, stay away from her, or don't blus for what happens next!"
Rachel jumped at Jasper's sudden outburst. Oddly enough, Joshua looked completely unfazed. Rachel, on the
other hand, felt her heart thudding with anxiety. If Haynes found out she knew Joshua, he'd probably want
nothing more to do with her.
Joshua's face remained calm, not a
hint of guilt or nervousness. He glanced at Stella and spoke in an
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even tone. "Ms. Cameron, working for you wasn't exactly my first choice, but I've done my best and never
wanted to take your money for nothing. First, Mr. O'Brien tried to buyoff-toldto nmy price and leave
you alone. Now, his friend callsa gold-digger. Ms. Cameron, | have my pride. | make my living honestly.
There's nothing shameful about that. But as a man, | can't accept this kind of humiliation. So, I'd rather resign
now than bring you more trouble or interfere with your reunion with Mr. O'Brien."
Joshua had rushed in today and managed to save Stella from a mess, helping her vent sof 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."
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Then her gaze shifted to Haynes, cold as steel. "Haynes, who | spend twith is none of your business? There's
something else you need to understand. From the day we divorced, | never once considered getting back
together with you. Even if every other man on earth disappeared, | 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."
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