The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 167

Rachel's eyes widened in panic as she hurriedly pulled a tissue from her purse.

"Ms. Cameron, I'm so sorry... let me clean that up for you."

But the more Rachel dabbed at the coffee stain, the larger and more noticeable it became.

Stella grasped Rachel's hand firmly, stopping her frantic attempts, and pushed her away.

"What do you think you're doing?"

Rachel stumbled backward, landing on the plush carpet with a startled yelp. "Ouch!"

The commotion drew everyone's attention, all eyes turning toward the unfolding

scene.

Rachel sat curled on the plush carpet, her tear-filled gaze lifting to Stella's. "I—I never meant for this to happen," she whispered, fingers clutching the ruined fabric. "Please believe me, Ms. Cameron."

dress, a smirk playing on her lips. "Sure, you didn't mean it. You did it

just trying to hand you your coffee..." Rachel sniffled, her head bowed. "I know, Ms. Cameron, you've never liked me. You don't want me around Keen for

at Stella, pleading earnestly. "This competition matters for Keen's final grade.

beyond

have to do with Keen? Rachel, your attempts to change the subject and

charge of the draw approached

alright? What happened

replied curtly, "This lady spilled coffee on my dress,

Stella's dress, noting the large coffee stain, and sighed, seeing no

you have a spare dress with

Stella shook her head.

again, "That's going to

short notice without jeopardizing the

into

has made a mess of my

quickly offered, "How much for the dress, Ms.

cover it anyway. Whatever the