The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 280

Chapter 281

Jasper Wilkinson wore a smug grin, while the corners of Rachel Pearce's lips tugged upward in a barely noticeable smile.

Still?

What a clever choice of words.

Stella Cameron, however, didn't lose her composure. Her tone remained calm and measured.

"Haynes O'Brien, shouldn't you hear both sides of the story before making up your mind?"

Haynes' handsome face was cold and unyielding. "Rachel and I had barely left, and you showed up right after. Are you really going to claim you weren't looking for trouble?"

Stella glanced at his icy, aloof features, then at Rachel and Jasper, both radiating challenge.

She gave a slight, pleasant smile. "All right, since Ms. Pearce wants it so badly, just let her have it."

Haynes' expression softened a little. Rachel's smile grew wider, while Jasper looked about ready to burst with pride.

Stella handed over the bracelet. "Here you go, Ms. Pearce."

didn't hesitate-she reached out to

bracelet was proof of Haynes' favor, a trophy earned

Rachel's fingers closed around it, the bracelet slipped

Clink!

out as the bracelet shattered

shock. Rachel, especially, seemed unable

the stunned silence, her

you desperate to have this bracelet? How could you be

of her daze. "Stella... you

confusion. "But it was Ms.

really, if I say Ms. Pearce was

at her lips. "Unless... Ms. Pearce has a special

burst out angrily, "Haynie, just look at her! Stella's

Rachel drop it, then has the nerve to blame Rachel!

Haynes could see through Stella's ploy. His voice was icy. "Stella,

reply was breezy and utterly

momentarily

police and let her cool off in a cell

"Mr. Wilkinson, you really don't understand the law, do you? If you damage an item in a store, you only need to pay full price. No jail

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