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."

turned to the saleswoman, gesturing impatiently. "Hey, what are

at him calmly. "Sir, are you planning to

breath caught in his

to say yes. He really

truth was, it

recent stock market losses had

reality forced Jasper to exercise

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

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

"Ladies and gentlemen, take a good look! Here's a woman who hasn't worked in

this face, everyone don't let yourselves be fooled by a shameless gold-digger like

employee and customer in the store turned to

at Jasper's arm, feigning concern. "Jasper, if Ms. Cameron likes it so much, why not let

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

let out a soft, amused laugh. "It's mine to begin with. There's no need for anyone's permission... Guess

Jasper's gaze, her voice cool but unbothered. "Five

buy it ten times over. Even if it were five million, I wouldn't

Mr. Wilkinson? Living off less than a housewife. Honestly,