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."

I have Mr. Walden's networking event, and the

smooth and warm. "Tonight

"See you there."

Stella hung up, she noticed Abby making exaggerated faces at

"What's with

gave her a sly, knowing smile. "Star, have you ever

"He doesn't want to see Haynes O'Brien and Jasper Wilkinson keep making the same

since they were kids. Look at all the messes Jasper's made-Haynes and Foreman always bail him out, no questions

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

the only

"A man will do anything

involved. Star, what if Foreman actually

instinct was to brush

"Why not?"

Frowning, Stella replied, "I'm

his close friend: How could he like me? Besides, Foreman and I have never even met alone before. Every time we're together, he's nothing but polite-not the least

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

Comments ()

0/255