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."

Mr. Walden's networking

replied, his voice smooth and warm. "Tonight

"See you there."

Stella hung up, she noticed Abby

eyebrow. "What's with the

sly, knowing smile. "Star, have you ever wondered why

O'Brien and Jasper Wilkinson keep making

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

of you instead of warning you. That'd be a lot less

the only real

analysis precise. "A man

Star, what if Foreman actually

to brush it

"Why not?"

Frowning, Stella replied, "I'm

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

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