They were about midway through the supper when Winnie received a call. She excused herself and walked to the balcony to answer it.

Elaine looked at her walk away and asked Stella quietly, “Is Winnie alright? That scoundrel…”

She was interrupted by a nudge. Elaine was surprised and glared at who was nudging her.

Channing looked at her nonchalantly and asked, “What?”

Elaine received the message not to probe further and continued to eat.

Stella said, “It’s okay, it’s all resolved.”

At this point, Winnie finished the call and came back. The atmosphere at the table seemed weird and she asked, “What… happened?”

Sherry clenched her fist and asked, “Is that bastard troubling you again? He is really unscrupulous!”

Winnie looked towards Channing and said, “He should not show up from today onwards.”

Stella continued, “Nathan had settled it.”

Winnie nodded, “Yes, it’s okay. Let’s continue.”

Sherry wanted to say something but noticed Stella’s side glance. She then looked towards Channing and kept her peace.

Winnie tried to change the topic and said to Stella, “I heard that Mr. Conrad spent a large sum to buy a ring. Is that the one on your finger?”

Sherry also said, “No wonder, I noticed that just now. It’s magnificent! Stella, can I have a look?”

Stella nodded, removed the ring and handed it to her.

Sherry marveled at it, “It’s so beautiful! How much is it?”

Winnie told her the number and Sherry was dumbfounded. Suddenly she felt that what she was holding weighed a ton and she didn't dare to hold it any longer.

Sherry quickly returned the ring to Stella and tsked, “Mr. Conrad is filthy rich! It’s almost thirty million dollars! I have never seen something so valuable in my life!”

thought of something and

the table and threw the take-out boxes into

looked towards Winnie, “Is your driver

“Yes.”

can you help send

answer, Channing said,

going to get a cab at this time? I’ll drive

sister. It’s dangerous for boys to be out at late night, especially for such a handsome guy like you. You’ll be in trouble if

Channing was speechless.

“I know where he

Stella nodded, “Thanks.”

up the

you’re home,

opportunity that Winnie was distracted and whispered to Channing, “If you go look

pursed his lips and

and Winnie spoke, “Let’s

elevator, she turned to Elaine and said, “Go back

I said something wrong just

not know how to explain this complicated issue. She assured, “No, go

Elaine nodded, “Good night.”

turned towards Sherry

they went downstairs, as Channing threw away the rubbish, Winnie said, “I’ve called the driver, he would

silent for a moment before

and Mr. Conrad came in time. He could not do anything and was threatened by Mr. Conrad. He

they arrived?” Channing

before saying, “The same as before. He said a

not ask

car arrived. As Winnie was entering the car, she noticed that Channing placed his hand above her head to prevent her from hitting

was surprised but continued to enter the car. Channing followed suit and entered

did not speak along the way. It

entrance of an apartment complex and the driver said,

outside and asked, “Is

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