Chapter 401

Abby Murphy also caught a glimpse of the name flashing on Stella Cameron's phone screen.

"It's Foreman Richards. Do you think he's got more news for you?"

"I have no idea."

Stella answered the call. "Foreman."

Foreman's voice came through, gentle and polite as always.

"Star, do you have any free time lately? I'd like to take you out for dinner."

"You've helped me so much-it should be my treat." Stella paused, thinking. "Are you free tonight?"

Foreman replied almost instantly, "I'm free."

Realizing how quickly he'd answered, he gave a small, self-conscious cough. "Work's finally slowed down for me. I'm pretty open these days, so whenever works for you."

let's do tonight," Stella said. "Tomorrow evening I have Mr. Walden's networking event, and the day after is up in the

replied, his voice smooth and warm. "Tonight it is.

"See you there."

she noticed Abby making exaggerated faces

raised an eyebrow. "What's with the mischievous

a sly, knowing smile. "Star, have

O'Brien and Jasper

just an excuse. Those three have been thick as thieves since they were kids. Look

rid of you instead of warning you. That'd be a lot less risky. Think about it if

the only

precise. "A man will do anything

a woman involved. Star, what if Foreman actually

first instinct was to

"Why not?"

Frowning, Stella replied, "I'm

Foreman's his close friend: How could he like me? Besides, Foreman and I have never even met alone

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255