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.

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

harbored some resentment towards

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

murmured quietly, "She claims to be Mrs. O'Brien,

as he sauntered over to Stella, his tone dripping with mock surprise. "Well, well-if it isn't Ms. Cameron? Or should I say..." He paused dramatically, feigning confusion, "Mrs. O'Brien? The oh-so- dignified Mrs. O'Brien, stuck waiting down

at Jasper's malicious expression without a word. The more silent

back off from Haynie, but you just wouldn't

now?" Stella's gaze was icy as she looked at him. "Was it you who messed

all too clear-to provoke them. Abby, being

practically tangible. "Yeah, it was me. So what? Even if it were you in trouble, Haynie

you with water last time, Haynie didn't distance himself from me over it. Do you