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 of Stella abundantly clear. Like Jasper,

a gentle voice drifted from

"What's going on here?"

her icy demeanor immediately

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

drop by," Rachel said, glancing at Stella in

Lacey's eyes as she shot Stella a look. "Mr. O'Brien doesn't want Ms. Cameron here. Last time she showed up at The O'Brien Group, the security team and the receptionist nearly

"If someone's so clueless, maybe we should put up a sign at the door: 'No entry for certain people-or

Rachel cut in sharply,

eyes at Stella. "Relax, I was only

softly. She turned to Lacey. "Lacey, I've known Ms. Cameron for a while. Let's let her leave with some dignity, all right?

hesitated. "But Mr. O'Brien

smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, I'll explain it to Haynie. He won't blame

softened Lacey's face. "All right, we'll do as you

The two guards withdrew.

"Stella, Rachel just stuck her neck out