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Stella had been trying to get some news about Lacey for a while now, and she figured if there was anything to know, Ronald would have the scoop.

Shifting her gaze from the stairs, she approached Ronald, "So, what did Hull say?"

Ronald had come himself to pick her up, surely Hull couldn't keep Susanna any longer.

When Stella thought she could finally take Susanna home without a hitch, Ronald's deep voice interrupted her. "He's quite fond of Susanna."

Stella blinked. "What?"

What was that supposed to mean? Fond of Susanna? Like in the way she was thinking?

Wait a minute. Seriously? Fond of Susanna?

Hull? The same Hull who had seen every gorgeous, leggy woman out there with stunning figures? And now he's saying he's into Susanna?

Stella wasn't buying it. She shot Ronald a glare. "Are you pulling my leg?"

Previously, they had suspected Susanna had ties with a shady group called Black Gate, and now he was saying Hull liked her?

Hull had to be bluffing! Either Ronald was trying to trick her, or Hull was fooling Ronald, or they were both in on it together.

But convincing Stella that this was the truth? Not a chance.

Before Ronald could respond, Stella declared, "I'm not that gullible. I'm telling you, I'm taking Susie with me today."

Stella wasn't having it. Did she look easy to fool? Or had Ronald fallen for Hull's tricks? The latter seemed unlikely, as Hull wouldn't dare deceive Ronald. So, they must be in cahoots.

"Star," Ronald sighed.

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sounding so helpless, made Stella all the more determined not to leave her

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