Chapter 1942

Twenty million?

The price was insane!

Under the scrutinizing gaze of the onlookers, Joann’s face burned with embarrassment.

How could she have known? It was just a few pearls, and whatever money she had on her card was her hard-earned savings.

Joann didn’t want to be embarrassed in front of so many people, but she had no more money.

When Miley entered the store and saw the three women, she quietly asked Stella, “Do you know them?”

Stella shook her head subtly, choosing not to elaborate.

Instead, she turned to Joann and asked directly, “Can you still make with the payment? If not, I’m happy to cover it.

”

Joann had already committed to paying for the jewelry.

If she backed out now, it would be a blow to her pride.

She took a deep breath and said, “Of course! But I only have this card with me today.

Just wait a moment.

I’ll call someone to bring a different card right away.

”

Then she took out her phone and called Bennett, but the call was immediately rejected.

The next second, she received a message, which read, “I’m in a meeting.

What’s up?”

His response was curt and distant.

Normally, Joann wouldn’t have been bothered, but facing Stella now, she couldn’t shake off her frustration.

She lowered her head and sent another message to Bennett, only to receive no reply this time.

Seeing Joann’s futile attempt, Stella indifferently said, “It’s alright if you can’t afford it.

My time is very precious, so please stop wasting it.

”

She handed her card to the shop assistant and added, “But I still advise you to know your capabilities before doing something Like this again.

”

Her words felt like a slap to Joann’s face.

She was so angry she could hardly breathe.

“Why are you so proud of yourself? You can only afford it because of Matthew’s money.

You’re not as high and mighty as you think!”

Miley could clearly tell that Joann was here to stir up trouble.

Unable to stand it any longer, she was about to speak up for Stella when she was stopped.

Stella corrected Joann, “Not every woman is like you.

Many of us can afford our own jewelry without relying on men.

”

As the expression on Joann’s face suddenly changed, Stella added indifferently, “And so what if I do spend Matthew’s money? He is my husband, and his money is my money.

We don’t just share a bed; we share a life.

You’ll understand what I mean when you’re married.

”

Joann seethed with anger, her face ablaze with fury at Stella’s cutting words.

Finally finding her voice, she uttered, “Shame on you!”

Never did she expect such a response from Stella.

Yet, the undeniable truth was that she and Matthew were indeed a couple, leaving Joann without a retort.