Chapter 29 A Shirtless Showdown

Stella had expected it–either Ethan or someone from the Reed family.

She instinctively glanced up at Abraham, and sure enough, the warmth in his eyes had completely disappeared.

Her grip on the phone trembled. “No, that’s not what 1-

You like money, don’t you? The card I gave you is still open–buy whatever you want, as much as you want.”

Finished

The condition was simple–bring Rianne back. But before Ethan could finish, Abraham plucked the phone from Stella’s hand and hung up without hesitation.

Their eyes met for a brief moment. Under his cold, piercing gaze, Stella instinctively lowered her head, not daring to look at

him

Abraham’s voice was icy. “He treats you well, doesn’t he?”

Stella forced a dry laugh. “No.”

Abraham’s tone sharpened. “He’s willing to give you anything you ask for.

Stella fell silent. If someone only heard Ethan’s words without any context, that’s exactly what it toonld sound like.

“It was all for a reason,” she muttered. “It wasn’t because he had feelings for me.”

of emotions came up, she felt guilty in front of Abraham.

of relentless questioning. Eventually, exhaustion took over,

lights, Abraham brushed a few strands of hair from her face, tucking them behind her

room, Abel was already waiting

Ms. Dawson back

land first became

had glanced at a scenic recommendation and casually mentioned she liked it. The land became Abraham’s in

seaside residences, but

had intended to gift it to her on her coming–of–age ceremony, but before that could happen, disaster struck

the balcony, lighting a cigarette. He took a slow drag before

Let her sleep. Just bring my

planned to stay the night, Abel instinctively

“You’re staying here?”

frosty glare.

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just because Abraham didn’t want to

Finished

bring Abraham’s things upstairs. Once Abiel left, Abraham took his

we

were no traces of another man

from her linen cabinet. The only options were soft pastels–pink and

that was unmistakably her. Without hesitation, Abraham grabbed one

up only because she really had to use the restroom. Annoyed, she groggily crawled out of bed, her eyes still half–closed, and

she stepped out of

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