Chapter 132

Stella was speaking to Idris, "There's ten grand missing from Ursula's account, track where that money went."

The Larkins all bought into Ursula's story.

Scammed? Stella wasn't buying it, not for a second.

Idris nodded, "Right on it."

And of course, they had to dig deeper!

...

That evening, Stella got back to Wave Residence. Ronald wasn't home yet; Idris had dropped her off before rushing off to his next errand. The dining table was laid out with her favorite dishes from back in Ferrowland. But midway through the meal, Ronald called. Not waiting for the butler, Stella answered the phone herself.

"Stop worrying, I've barely had one bowl!"

It was as if she was a child, with him fretting over how much she ate.

Did Ronald ever tire of worrying?

too dependent on him to

asked, "Being this

gentle tone carried a pampering

I'll stop eating, okay? Stop

not to worry

Stella simply fell silent!

if he insisted on worrying, let

be back in about two hours, had a bit to drink. Don't wait up, go to sleep."

to the dining room, determined to eat her fill despite Ronald's reminder. The butler couldn't help but feel impressive seeing her

appetite

she finished her meal and stepped out into the garden to

you want exactly?

hide her annoyance

his breathing grew more frantic,

Stella asked, "What for?"

him I'll buy it,

Stella was speechless.

Ursula had stirred

lost it

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