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.

personal assistant to the CEO. Her competency was undeniable, but she'd always made her dislike of Stella abundantly clear. Like Jasper, she considered Stella useless, unworthy of Haynes, and never bothered to hide her cold

then, a gentle voice drifted from

"What's going on here?"

icy demeanor immediately

face. "Ms. Pearce, are you here

me to drop by," Rachel said, glancing at

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 lost their

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

Rachel cut in sharply,

at Stella. "Relax, I was

Ms. Cameron for a

"But Mr. O'Brien gave

I'll explain it to Haynie. He

right, we'll do as you say." She nodded at

The two guards withdrew.

Rachel just stuck her neck out for you. Not even a thank