Chapter 651

In the Car.

As soon as Stella Quinn climbed into the car, she scooted to the far side, pressing her cheek to the window and staring out into the night.

Ronald Quinn didn't need her to say a word he could tell she was upset.

"Hey, Star."

His voice was low and a little rough, like he'd swallowed gravel.

Stella didn't answer. She just kept gazing out the window, her eyes shining with stubborn hurt.

Tonight's dinner party hadn't been that long, but a lot sure had happened. The gossip from those two women had said enough, and Melissa... well, it was obvious she hadn't given up on Ronald. Not since the Norton family's second son had become governor of Rhodewell. Melissa saw her chance and she was clearly still interested.

Ronald watched her for a moment, then reached over and pulled Stella into his lap. "Are you jealous?"

Stella huffed, not even trying to hide her feelings. "You tell me have you been seeing Melissa these past two years?"

whole

other woman would be terrified of looking petty or childish in front of Ronald. But not Stella. Every little bit of

her in for a kiss-firm, possessive, but

leaving her nowhere to escape. The kiss was overwhelming and sweet all at once. Eventually, Stella's resistance faded, swept away

breathless that Ronald finally let her go, his voice low and teasing, a rough edge that always made her heart skip.

chest, her cheeks

was growing warmer

at

smiled, his voice softening. "How

he was usually all tough love, like a

softened, her attitude melting away. "Then

rolled his eyes. "What about her? There's

Stella started, her voice small and wary, "the Norton family wants to set

type to hide her feelings. If something bothered

'they'? Am I

soul who could tell the Quinn

Stella pouted.

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