EuropeNovelChapter 442
"Ms. Cameron, would you prefer to leave on your own, or shall | have you escorted out?"
Stella's expression remained cool and detached. "Haynes askedto come."
Lacey's smile was edged with contempt, as if she were watching sridiculous sideshow.
"Sorry, Ms. Cameron, but | 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."
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Lacey offered a dismissive smirk, the disdain plain on her face.
Stella didn't waste another word. She turned to leave.
Lacey 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,
she considered Stella useless, unworthy of Haynes, and never bothered to hide her cold contempt.
Just then, a gentle voice drifted from the entrance.
"What's going on here?"
Lacey turned, her icy demeanor immediately thawing.
A polite smile spread across her face. "Ms. Pearce, are you here to see Mr. O'Brien?"
"Yes, Haynie askedto drop by," Rachel said, glancing at Stella in surprise. "Is something wrong?"
Annoyance flickered in Lacey's eyes as she shot Stella a look. "Mr. O'Brien doesn't want Ms. Cameron here. Last
tshe showed up at The O'Brien Group, the security team and the receptionist nearly lost their jobs. Now
she's here again, causing trouble. I'm afraid we have no choice but to ask her to leave."
Jasper, standing off to the side, snickered. "If someone's so clueless, maybe we should put up a sign at the door:
'No entry for certain people-or dogs.""
"Jasper," Rachel cut in sharply, "that's enough."
He rolled his eyes at Stella. "Relax, | was only joking."
Rachel looked at Stella and sighed softly. She turned to Lacey. "Lacey, I've known Ms. Cameron for a while. Let's
let her leave with sdignity, all right? She can go on her own."
Lacey hesitated. "But Mr. O'Brien gave strict instructions..."
Rachel smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, I'll explain it to Haynie. He won't blyou."
Relief softened Lacey's face. "All right, we'll do as you say." She nodded at the guards. "You're dismissed."
The two guards withdrew.
Jasper shot Stella a sideways glance. "Stella, Rachel just stuck her neck out for you. Not even a thank you?"
Stella offered a faint, unruffled smile.
"Mr. Wilkinson, | believe you're still
out on baj, aren't you? If you get into trouble again, not even the best lawyer will be able to save you. Maybe
instead of hanging around here with Ms. Pearce, you should be thinking of how to make proper amends and earn
our forgiveness."
Jasper's face darkened. "Stella, you—"
"That's enough, Jasper." Rachel took his arm. "Haynie's waiting for us. Let's go."
With a last frosty glare, Jasper turned away.
Once inside the elevator, the two of them started talking about the upcoming gala.
"Haynie's really something," Jasper said. "He even managed to get the most mysterious, most sought-after
headliner for you. You keep saying he's changed, but honestly? Pthink he's only gotten better for you."
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