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?"

accusation, and the whole car seemed to

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

her in for a kiss-firm,

hand cradled the back of her head, leaving her nowhere to escape. The kiss was overwhelming and sweet all at once. Eventually, Stella's resistance

Ronald finally let her go, his voice low and teasing, a rough edge that always made her heart skip. "You're such a little rookie.

sulked, burrowing into his chest, her cheeks red.

the car was

at me," Stella

"How could I

was all gentle affection. Stella blinked, a little surprised he was usually all tough love, like a mountain: protective, solid, but hardly ever this sweet. Even with Stella, moments

her attitude melting away. "Then what about

eyes. "What about her? There's nothing going

said..." Stella started, her voice small and wary, "the Norton family wants to set up a marriage alliance

been the type to hide her feelings. If something bothered

her jealous tone. "Who are 'they'? Am I supposed to live my life by

who

Stella pouted.

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