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?"

pure, pouty accusation, and the whole car seemed to fill with the scent of

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

pulled her in for a

leaving her nowhere to escape.

go, his voice low and teasing, a rough edge that always made her heart skip. "You're such a little rookie. Can't even handle

chest, her cheeks red.

car was

snapping at

not." He smiled, his voice softening. "How could I

usually all tough love, like a

her attitude melting

about her? There's nothing

started, her voice small and wary, "the Norton family

her feelings. If something bothered her, it showed up right on her

tone. "Who are 'they'? Am I

a single soul who could tell the Quinn

Stella pouted.

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