The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 658

“Abby, go ahead with it. I know what I’m doing,” Stella said, her tone calm and reassuring.

Abby hesitated for a moment, then decided to trust her. “With the concert coming up, raising your profile isn’t a bad idea. But you know how things are online—some people will believe anything they see, no matter how baseless.

Besides, your violin competition moves into the main round tomorrow. It’s a big deal. I heard from Antoney Watson that some contestants will do whatever it takes to make it to the finals.

Star, I’m a little worried about you…”

Before Stella could respond, Joshua spoke up first. “For the time being, I can act as Ms. Cameron’s bodyguard. I’ll make sure she’s safe.”

Abby looked to Stella. “Star, what do you think?”

Stella thought it over, then nodded lightly. “Alright, let’s do it that way for now.”

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Meanwhile, Haynes received a call from Sherman.

“Mr. O'Brien, this is Sherman.”

Haynes paused, his hand hovering over the stack of documents in front of him. “Mr. Burton, it’s unusual for you to call me directly. Is something wrong?”

Sherman’s voice was steady. “Your good friend Jasper has been spreading some nasty rumors about my uncle, Sellers, online.

My uncle and Jasper have never had any real conflict. Even though Jasper has been disrespectful to my father on several occasions, Dad’s always let it slide because he’s younger.

And my uncle has never held it against him. But now Jasper’s stirring up trouble, slandering my uncle all over the internet.”

As Haynes listened, his first thought was of that day when Jasper had been making up stories about Sellers—now it had blown up online and made the news.