The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 280

Jasper turned to the sales associate with a cold smirk. "If you're tired of your job, by all means, sell this bracelet to that woman!"

He leaned in, voice lowering to a threat. "But don't think you'll just lose your job here at Neo-Vespera. If you cross us, you'll find yourself blacklisted from every luxury retailer in Novaris."

The sales associate froze, glancing nervously at Rachel. Her face drained of color as realization dawned-she recognized Rachel, the woman once rumored to be entangled with Haynes. Ordinary people like her couldn't possibly go head-to- head with someone backed by the O'Brien Group.

Rachel put on a show of concern. "Jasper, please, let's not make a scene."

"Rachel, this is exactly why women like Stella walk all over you," Jasper shot back. "You're too soft-hearted, and it's high time someone put her in her place. Today, I'll do it for you!"

Stella's gaze was cool and unfazed. "You? Please. You're not nearly qualified to teach me any lessons."

who saw it first or who bought it

here today, better be careful. The

and Jasper as the villains—and putting them at odds with everyone

the city's elite, and now their faces were

few years, sure,” someone muttered. “But they're not the only game in town. If this is their attitude, what

city. If the O'Briens don't want our business, we can

shopping here. I don't want my purchases snatched away just because I'm

got a business meeting with the O'Brien Group tomorrow. I'll be sure to tell him about this. With that kind of arrogance, they're hardly suitable

and indignation rippled through the room. The O'Brien Group's reputation

Rachel and Jasper's changing expressions with a satisfied smile. "Mr. Wilkinson, Ms. Pearce

and Jasper went

low hum of conversation abruptly died away as a tall, impeccably dressed man descended the staircase. His striking good looks and commanding presence drew every eye in the