Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 173 Who Dares?

ATL Empire still seemed in trouble, and I wondered what was happening. The traffic light turned green,

and I continued driving. “I’m almost home.”

Stella’s voice sounded a bit moody as she said, “Come on. I have no friends here, and I need someone to

talk to.”

“Then wait for me at the coffeehouse across the office building.” I glanced at the kindergarten, turned the

car around, and headed back.

At the coffeehouse, Stella was nowhere to be found. I was about to call her when she entered with a

smile, looking pretty as ever. She set a small paper bag in front of me. “It’s for you.”

I gave her and the bag a puzzled look. “What is it?”

“It’s from the latest YSL collection. I just got it,‘ she said.

I knew the lipstick was quite expensive. “I rarely wear makeup. You should keep it for yourself.”

“I ordered it just for you.” She glanced at me. “And you gave me a treat, didn’t you? Consider it my way of

thanks. Just take it.”

thank you then,” I replied, not wanting to make a fuss

she sat down, Stella suddenly said, “You had a rough night, huh?

a drink with friends last night and got home

that bad?”

“Staying up late is a big no–no. It ages the

I don’t care about that.”

self–conscious seeing Stella’s beautiful face.

to take care

and chatted until Stella shifted the conversation to her

out the window and reclining on the

I can

over b

to do thing

up, she looked at me. That’s

dare pressure you into it?” I sipped my coffee, though I already had

caffeine that day.

never experienced it, have

about it, let alone me.”

you mean?” I knew she was trying to tell me something.

she enjoyed keeping me in suspense.

to be aloof and