The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 474

Chapter 473

Ordinarily, Stella had no right to make decisions on Lauretta's behalf.

But after so many years of friendship, they understood each other better than most.

By remaining silent, Lauretta had handed the choice over to her.

Back in their quartet days, Lauretta had always been the steady one-thoughtful, empathetic, never one to rush or push. If Stella spoke up, Lauretta would likely agree to be Rachel's special guest, simply out of loyalty.

Stella didn't want Lauretta to get dragged into a feud and risk retaliation from Haynes and his crowd. But if Stella disliked Rachel enough to refuse her request, Lauretta wouldn't help them either. The decision was entirely hers.

Stella frowned at the sound of her nickname-"Star"-and didn't bother hiding her irritation.

"Mr. O'Brien, do you all just enjoy taking what isn't yours? You steal my mother's keepsakes, you sabotage my meeting with Mr. Walden, you try to take over my studio. And now, you want to steal my guest performer?"

She shot Rachel a sharp look. "What's next? Does Ms. Pearce share some psychic link with me? Everything I value, she has to have for herself?"

didn't know Ms. Chapman was your guest. I only wanted

are you

As Mr. O'Brien said, it's entirely your call. We'd just appreciate

every word. "I asked Lauretta because she's

is it your money and power? Do you really think she

favors? Tell me, how much do

Does she

to Haynes, her expression icy.

shamelessness?"

flickered, but

the sting of Stella's open challenge. Why

privilege-choose Stella over

time. "Ms. Cameron, I know

the table,

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