The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 442

"Ms. Cameron, would you prefer to leave on your own, or shall I have you escorted out?"

Stella's expression remained cool and detached. "Haynes asked me to come."

Lacey's smile was edged with contempt, as if she were watching some ridiculous sideshow.

"Sorry, Ms. Cameron, but I haven't received any word from Mr. O'Brien."

With that, Lacey turned to the security guards standing nearby. "Well? What are you waiting for? Remove this unauthorized visitor."

The two guards strode over, their demeanor threatening.

Stella shot Lacey a withering glance. "Arrogance and snap judgments based on personal likes and dislikes are hardly the marks of a professional executive assistant, Lacey. You'll regret acting this way today."

Lacey offered a dismissive smirk, the disdain plain on her face.

Stella didn't waste another word. She turned to leave.

had been with The O'Brien Group for years, rising from a junior secretary to the personal assistant to the CEO. Her competency was undeniable, but she'd always made her dislike

voice drifted

"What's going on here?"

icy demeanor

smile spread across her face. "Ms. Pearce, are you here to

Haynie asked me to drop by," Rachel said, glancing

showed up at The O'Brien Group, the security team

to the side, snickered. "If someone's so clueless, maybe we should put up a sign at

cut in

eyes at Stella. "Relax,

to Lacey. "Lacey, I've known Ms. Cameron for a while.

hesitated. "But Mr. O'Brien gave

explain it to Haynie.

Lacey's face. "All right, we'll do as you say." She nodded at the guards. "You're

The two guards withdrew.

Stella a sideways glance. "Stella, Rachel just stuck her neck out for