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

Just

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

“You had a rough night, huh? What’s with the

a drink with friends last

that bad?”

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

single mom. I don’t care about

said, I felt self–conscious seeing Stella’s beautiful face. Even Ivanna had reminded me

times to take care of my looks.

chatted until Stella shifted the conversation to her family.

sunshine,” she sighed, looking out the window and reclining on the sofa.

can go back.

over b

to

will? Sitting up, she looked at

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

caffeine that day.

you’ve never

let

mean?” I knew she was trying to

like she enjoyed keeping

pretended to be aloof and

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