The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 318

Chapter 319

If Stella really refused to pay, what kind of punishment would she face?

For a moment, everyone held their breath, waiting to see how this drama would unfold.

Even Rachel was staring at Stella, holding onto a sliver of hope.

If Stella couldn't come up with the money, Neptune's Tear would still belong to her.

But Stella disappointed them all.

Without the slightest hesitation, she pulled out her bank card and handed it over.

A single beep sounded-payment approved.

Everyone stared at Stella in stunned silence.

She'd just spent forty million dollars without blinking.

A moment ago, plenty of people thought she was a reckless fool.

Now, they had to admit this woman was seriously loaded.

A few more impressive items came up as the auction continued.

Stella made bids on two more pieces.

Whenever she raised her paddle, no one even tried to compete.

for less than their

didn't dare challenge

he got burned one more time, not even Haynes could

let the others have a chance and

and Jasper seemed to realize that, with Stella deliberately targeting them, they'd either get fleeced or lose out

still felt

you really went head-to-head with Haynes. Aren't

the Neptune's Tear hanging around Stella's neck, letting out

that necklace really is

faintly. "If I don't stand up to them, they'll find other ways to make my life difficult, anyway. I'd rather fight back than sit around and let them walk all over

that much money just to prove a point... it

million could have set

and Jasper did, kicking us out of the hotel, I guess it's fair

two got kicked out of your

"That's right. You have no idea how miserable it was last night. We ended up crashing in my junky old car. If we tried another hotel, they probably would've had

that both Stella's and Abby's homes had been

hearing Abby's story,

easily solved. I have plenty of properties-why don't you move into one for now? Think of it as your employee housing, on the

but there's no need—I

could finish, Stella cut

you, Mr. Connolly. We'll take you up

shot Stella a

cash to

of Neville's properties?

it hit

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