People who treat con artists like treasure-now that's a rare sight.

"Stella, if you end up losing everything to this scammer, don't say your big brother didn't warn you!"

Stella frowned, her patience wearing thin.

She suspected Jake might be a fraud too, but calling someone out without proof, especially right to their face, was just plain rude.

She quickly turned to Jake and apologized. "Mr. Jake, please don't mind him. My brother isn't exactly firing on all cylinders today."

Israel's face flushed with anger.

"Stella, did you just call your own brother brainless? With that attitude, who besides a scammer would ever invest in you? Hah! If you can't manage basic respect, what makes you think you can run a business?"

Stella's eyes grew cold.

to accuse Jake of being a con artist, do you actually have

her gaze at him. "Before you question my character, maybe get your

mouth but couldn't get

him, a strange, almost pitying

who just escaped from a mental

lingering, Jake turned to Stella. "Ms. Cameron, I'll take


nodded politely and

soon as Jake was gone, Stella didn't even spare

stepped in front of her, blocking

don't you walk away from

expression was icy.

airs, even now? You're in way over your head, Stella. Taking on a job you're not cut out for-what did you expect? It's easy to boast and

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