The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 195

Chapter 195: The Plot Begins

Stella was sure that these may actually be James' friends from the way they interacted. She had only ever seen people be afraid of him.

James's fingertips traced delicate patterns along her ribs, his touch making her shiver.

Stella bit back a whimper when he did this. What was coming over him?

"I am married thanks," Jerry said then turned to Stella, "Nice to meet you, Stella."

But before Stella could answer James pulled her away to introduce to others. James had never introduced her to others before. When they had married all those years ago, he said it was not safe. She still believed it till this day. After all, the moment people found her children, Emmat was taken.

On and on it went, with James working the room and showing her off. You would think he was afraid they would not know who she was.

With every introduction, his touch grew bolder, more demanding, until Stella felt that she would soon be unable to walk from how nervous she was.

She could not believe James had the time to flirt with her while at the event.

He did not seem to mind that they were in a room full of people. But Stella minded. She was no sure what to do with him. She swated his hand several times and even glared at him, but he only chuckled and would drop a kiss on her forehead.

He wanted her to loosen up. He could tell she was stiff and tense and the urge to make her mind off things was strong in him.

wwwwww

But he only shot himself in the foot by doing this. The more he touched her, the hungrier her was getting.

His hands had a mind of its own. He was either caressing her shoulder or pushing away a lock.

of hair from her face.

Stella wondered, was this also for show? Did she have to go along with everything or he was taking advantage of the situation?

She had guessed right. He was taking advantage of every situation he had with her.

"Maybe we should find a somewhere private," James said and alarm bells sounded in Stella's

head..

was more sensible than he was. If left alone, he would be more unrestramed.

eyes," she pointed at James's

tried to brush it off, but then noticed her smile darkly

escaping towards James's friends from the green family.

they could not help

am surprised James let

would have thought you

maybe you would get a room," they

could only

beautiful, Stella." Yvonne

being clingy is odd. Is he afraid someone taking you from

so quickly, did you

he knelt on the washboard yet? You look to have reconciled," someone asked. Janet realized James must have told them about his disappearance this past decade. "Do you have a washboard? I can

in that house of his, it is

that Stella went red. This family could not take anything seriously, it

laughter and chatter went on, a waiter approached with a tray

could react, he stumbled, spilling white wine onto

sorry, Madam. I am so sorry," the little Hotel

fine. At least

drew the attention of James, who hurried over

she could hear the worry in his voice as

nodded, her cheeks were slightly red from all the attention. "I'm fine, James. It's just a little spill." Chapter 19 The

brow furrowed with frustration as he glanced at the walter, his

waiter, Stella placed a hand on his

okay, James. It was just an accident. Besides, the spill is at

a cold look as

"You sure?" he asked.

small smile. She was not sure what had come over

back to your friend? I'll go clean up in a bit," Stella said. He paused and regarded her for a bit, his eyes lingering on Stella for

with.

As Stella watched him

stomach.

of unease that settled in the

sit right with her, but she pushed aside