Joann got angry at once. She could not accept that someone Like Stella acted arrogantly in front of her. She took out her bank card and handed it to the shop assistant. Ill pay for this set of jewelry.
She then looked at Stella disdainfully and added arrogantly, I can afford this cheap jewelry. I pity you, so Ill give this to you as charity.
When the shop assistant noticed the tense atmosphere between Stella and Joann, she was at a loss, not knowing what to do.
Stella noticed this, so she smiled and said to Joann, Miss, since youre so generous, Ill take it. Thank you.
She then nodded at the shop assistant, motioning her to accept Joanns card.
Joann didnt expect Stella to be so calm. It seemed she had fallen into Stellas trap.
At the thought of this, the expression on Joanns face changed.
She quickly calmed herself down and sneered, I really think you are pathetic. The Clark family probably hasnt told you that you are not the first choice for Matthews wife.
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Stellas expression slightly changed upon hearing this. And when Joann saw this, she was pleased.
She mocked, Judging from your expression, it seems you really know nothing.
Stella asked with a frown, What exactly do you want to say?
Joann looked at Stella complacently and said, Since you want to know, I will tell you. I am a kind person, after all. The ideal wife Matthews grandmother chose for him was Lindsay. If Lindsay didnt get angry at Matthew and went abroad a few years ago, you wouldnt have a chance.
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Stellas brows furrowed even tighter.
She was sure she had never met this woman before. But when she mentioned Lindsays name so intimately, Stella assumed this woman knew Lindsay personally. Now Stella knew why this woman was hostile to her.
This realization made her feel a little uncomfortable.
Her marriage with Matthew was arranged by their grandfathers. And at that time, Matthew was repulsive to her.
While Stella was lost in thought, the shop assistant suddenly returned to them.
She looked at Joann and said hesitantly, Miss, Im sorry. Your card has insufficient balance.
Joanns expression twisted in disbelief. Thats impossible! There must be something wrong with your machine. Try again, she demanded, her voice edged with desperation.
The shop assistant, clearly uncomfortable, complied and ran the card again, only to receive the same result. She glanced apologetically at Joann and then at Stella.
Stella composed herself and realized how absurd she had been to doubt Matthew based on a strangers words.
As the shop assistant tried to explain the situation to Joann, Stella couldnt help but smile at her.
Joann could sense Stellas mocking smile, and she clenched her fists angrily. I have at least three million on this card. Its impossible that I cant afford this!
The shop assistant remained silent for a moment, visibly uncomfortable. Finally, she spoke with a mix of sympathy and helplessness. Im sorry, miss. This set of jewelry is custom-made by the designer with high-quality Akoya pearls. Its total price is twenty million.