The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 93

One of the receptionists immediately softened her tone. "Ma'am, I'm sorry. My words were harsh. Could you please not upload the video online?"

The other receptionist, not wanting to risk her job either, quickly added, "I'm sorry too. Our behavior was out of line. According to our policy, you can't go upstairs, but you're welcome to wait in the lobby."

Stella wasn't there to cause trouble. Seeing their apologies, she put her phone down and said no more.

Time ticked by, and the evening sky outside began to darken. Stella hadn't eaten all day, afraid that Haynes might come out at the exact moment she stepped

away.

She didn't know how long she had been waiting when she heard the sound of steady footsteps approaching. Lifting her head, Stella saw a familiar figure.

alone on the couch in the lobby. He called out, "What's going on

still harbored some resentment towards Stella,

Mr. O'Brien, but she doesn't have an appointment. According to company policy, we can't let her in," one

claims to be Mrs. O'Brien, yet she couldn't even reach him on

Ms. Cameron? Or should I say..." He paused dramatically, feigning confusion, "Mrs. O'Brien? The oh-so- dignified Mrs. O'Brien,

at Jasper's malicious expression without a word. The more silent Stella remained, the

you to back off from Haynie, but you

cheek, mocking, "Doesn't your face hurt now?" Stella's gaze was icy as she looked at him. "Was it you

and Abby far too often, with intentions that were all too clear-to provoke them. Abby, being straightforward by nature, already

So what? Even if

widening with satisfaction. "After I splashed you with water last time, Haynie didn't distance himself from me