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.

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

voice drifted

"What's going on here?"

turned, her icy demeanor immediately

"Ms.

Rachel said, glancing at

at The O'Brien Group, the security team and the receptionist nearly lost their jobs. Now she's here again,

maybe we should put up

in sharply, "that's

eyes at Stella. "Relax,

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

"But Mr. O'Brien gave strict

smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, I'll explain it

"All right, we'll do as

The two guards withdrew.

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