The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 178

"You know what, Rachel?"

Rachel locked eyes with Stella, enunciating each word clearly. "If Ms. Cameron loses, you hand over the Nocturne Stella to me."

Abby's expression changed instantly.

"Rachel, are you addicted to snatching things that aren't yours?"

The Nocturne Stella, like the necklace Rachel wore, was a treasured keepsake from Stella's late mother. But the Nocturne Stella was in a league of its own- priceless, both in value and sentiment.

Rachel was playing her cards well.

If she lost, the necklace would merely return to its rightful owner. But if she won, she'd be getting something for nothing!

Rachel ignored Abby, keeping her gaze fixed on Stella.

"Ms. Cameron, do you dare?"

seething Abby. "With this many people watching, I suppose we don't need anything

"Just don't cry foul when you

clock-no time for petty squabbles. She met Rachel's gaze

under

at Stella

nodded, "It's settled, then. Oh, and

you wouldn't

thought of competing had already sent Rachel into a silent celebration. She could humiliate Stella and claim

voice interrupted her

Pearce, aren't you going to change out of that dress you stained and

to the

the same size. This dress is custom- made for me. Even if I gave it to you, it wouldn't fit, and besides, I've already

would bring you a new dress, likely even better

don't you pick a new one from those

looked at Rachel. "So after all