Chapter 279

Jasper and Rachel turned their heads, both freezing in surprise when they saw Stella standing beside them-neither had noticed her approach.

Stella ignored them, turning instead to the sales associate in front of her. "May I try this on?"

The saleswoman's eyes brightened, and she replied eagerly, "Of course, ma'am!"

These days, wealth was worn quietly. People no longer judged by appearances alone.

Stella slipped the jade bracelet onto her wrist, examining it with slow, deliberate

care.

Jasper, shaken from his shock, quickly recovered and launched into his usual sneer.

"Stella, this isn't the kind of place someone like you can afford. Trying it on? Aren't you worried your poverty might rub off on the bracelet? Take it off, now-Rachel's the one who wants this piece!"

Stella arched a brow. "Didn't Ms. Pearce just say it was too expensive and she couldn't afford it? That she didn't want it anymore?"

Jasper shot back with a biting laugh. "Please. If we can't afford it, you—a gold- digger who can't hold a job and lives off men-think you can? Don't make me laugh."

saleswoman, gesturing impatiently. "Hey, what are you waiting for? Make

saleswoman looked at him calmly. "Sir, are you planning to purchase this

caught

to say

truth was, it was

losses had left his bank account

to exercise

Haynie's money on something this extravagant! You have no shame-if shamelessness were an Olympic

his mind: if he couldn't have it, he'd make damn sure Stella couldn't

everyone could hear. "Ladies and gentlemen, take a good look! Here's a woman who hasn't worked

don't let yourselves be

instant, every employee and customer in the store turned

concern. "Jasper, if Ms. Cameron likes it so much,

look, disgust written all over his face. "If she didn't have a man, do you

out a soft, amused laugh. "It's mine to begin with. There's no need

voice cool

I could buy it ten times over. Even if

less than

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