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."

telling us is if Haynes's sweetheart wants something, it doesn't matter who saw it first or who bought it

today, better be careful. The O'Brien Group wields so much power, if you ever cross them, they'll make sure you can't

perfectly timed, immediately painting Rachel and Jasper as the villains—and putting them at odds with

clientele here weren't your everyday shoppers; they were the city's elite, and now their faces were dark with

Group's been expanding fast the last few years, sure,” someone muttered. “But they're not the only game in town. If this is their

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

I don't want my purchases snatched away just

be sure to tell him about this. With

rippled through the room. The O'Brien Group's reputation had taken a visible hit in the

with a satisfied smile. "Mr. Wilkinson, Ms.

Rachel and

conversation abruptly died away as a tall, impeccably dressed man descended the staircase.