The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

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."

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

calmly. "Sir, are you

caught in

say yes.

was, it was far

had left his bank account painfully

reality forced Jasper to exercise some

this extravagant! You have no shame-if shamelessness were an Olympic sport, you'd take home

if he couldn't have it, he'd make damn

raised his voice so everyone could hear. "Ladies and gentlemen, take a good look! Here's a woman

face, everyone don't let yourselves be fooled by a shameless

and customer in

feigning concern. "Jasper, if Ms. Cameron likes

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

to begin with. There's no need for anyone's permission... Guess I just married

voice cool but unbothered. "Five hundred

a bracelet? I could buy it ten times over.

less than a housewife. Honestly,