The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 166

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."

on her lips. "Sure, you didn't mean it.

sniffled, her head bowed. "I know, Ms. Cameron,

at Stella, pleading earnestly. "This competition matters for Keen's final grade. Ms. Cameron, please, think of

Stella was beyond tired of these

coffee on my dress have to do with Keen? Rachel, your attempts to change the

in charge of the draw approached

alright? What happened

curtly, "This lady spilled coffee on my dress, and now I

glanced at Stella's dress, noting the large

have a spare dress with

Stella shook her head.

again, "That's

a custom masterpiece-irreplaceable on short notice without jeopardizing the competition. One missing piece could unravel months of

into a

Pearce has made a mess of

for the dress, Ms.

cover it anyway. Whatever the cost,

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