Chapter 305

Stella answered the phone. "Mr. Connolly."

"I've managed to get an invitation to the auction," Neville's deep, low voice came through. "Star, are you sure you want to go through with this?"

"I'm sure," Stella replied.

"Alright then," Neville said. "I'll pick you up tomorrow night."

"Thank you, Mr. Connolly."

He gave a lazy laugh. "It's no trouble at all."

Later that evening, Marvin came home. Stella chatted with him for a bit, and then hung up.

Abby, unable to contain her curiosity, asked, "Star, are you really going to an auction?"

nodded. "Yeah. I've never been to one before—I figured it'd

take me with you! Please, Star?

already got an invitation

her arms around Stella in excitement. "I knew you were the best!" After a few mishaps, the two of them finally managed to check into their hotel. But in the middle of the night, someone knocked on their

manager stood

actually reserved for someone else. The front desk clerk is

for you, so if you could please gather your things as soon as

half-asleep, stared in disbelief. "Are you serious? It's the middle of the night and you're telling us you

course, refund you

are we supposed to go at

helpless. "I'm afraid the hotel is completely booked tonight.

to storm over and argue when Stella gently

"Let it go, Abby."

"But-!"

lips curled into a cold, knowing

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