Chapter 187

Ronald's lips curled into an indulgent smile.

Nearby, Finley joked, "Wow, someone's getting protective of their brother? All that upbringing's paying off."

Stella rolled her eyes. "Focus on your food, will you?"

Finley pouted.

Was she always this prickly? She seemed extra feisty today.

Stella was adamant about Ronald not drinking any alcohol today, and ironically, she wasn't great at holding her liquor either. After two glasses, she started to feel tipsy.

By the end of the evening, Finley and Hull were off to play some basketball.

Stella, her vision blurry, turned to Ronald and called out in a soft, slurred voice, "Ronald."

Her voice carried a hint of discomfort.

Ronald swiftly pulled her into his arms. As he leaned in, the sweet aroma of red wine lingered between them.

With a warm tone, he asked, "Feeling sick?"

Stella nodded. "Yeah, I wanna go home."

That phrase, 'go home,' unexpectedly struck a chord in Ronald's heart.

and gently wrapped it around her. "Alright, let's head

her in his

face against his chest, mumbling discontentedly, "You lied. You said it would be fun." "What do you

mumbled, "Something

was nothing

at Ronald, who chuckled softly. "You need to

Stella

was strong and cold. Yet wrapped in Ronald's coat, Stella didn't feel

her to

rearview mirror, Idris glanced back at them. "Ms. Quinn had too much to

at Stella, her cheeks flushed

earlier, his expressions softened further. "The little

get this drunk

they found out we've finalized the deal and are panicking." Ronald snorted with a laugh. "Good. Let them panic. The more they do, the

trying to find

smirked. "Looks like their

he expected. For Portis City's leading family, you'd think their people would

not the

at Stella, adjusting the coat around

me yet. He probably doesn't know you're the one behind this." "He'll

contacts Idris, he'll convey

Quarry family will be

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