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?"

Abby. "With this many people watching, I suppose we don't need anything official to hold us

don't cry

met Rachel's gaze head-on. "Let's let the scoreboard decide,

unfold, muttered under her

at Stella with

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

she could finish, Rachel interjected, "Ms. Cameron, you wouldn't be

of competing had already sent Rachel into a silent celebration. She could humiliate Stella and claim the Nocturne Stella all in one fell swoop. The prospect

interrupted her mental victory

her eyes drifting to Rachel's dress. "And Ms. Pearce, aren't

the original issue. Was Stella trying

custom- made for me. Even if I gave it to you, it wouldn't fit, and besides,

an assistant would bring you a new dress, likely even better and more beautiful

don't you pick a new one from those options, Ms.

at Rachel. "So after all

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