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.”

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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.”

came up, she felt guilty in front of Abraham. Probably because back in school, he had

endured hours of relentless questioning. Eventually, exhaustion took over, and she slumped over onto Abraham’s lap. falling

tucking them behind her ear.

room, Abel was already waiting there, surveying

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recommendation and casually mentioned

but Abraham had personally remodeled it to fit

her on her coming–of–age ceremony, but before that could happen,

stepped onto the balcony, lighting a cigarette. He

her tonight. Let her

the night, Abel

“You’re staying here?”

shot him a frosty

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apartment was just because

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upstairs. Once Abiel left, Abraham took his time inspecting Stella’s

we

there were no traces of another man did

fresh towel from her linen cabinet. The only options were soft pastels–pink and light yellow–all fluffy and clearly picked with

style that was unmistakably her. Without hesitation, Abraham

the restroom. Annoyed, she groggily crawled out of bed, her eyes still half–closed, and shuffled toward

stepped out of the

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