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.”

guilty in front of Abraham. Probably because

endured hours of relentless questioning. Eventually, exhaustion took over,

face, tucking them behind her ear. Then,

Abel was already

Ms. Dawson back to Verdant

that piece of land first became

recommendation and casually mentioned she

original plan had been to develop luxury seaside residences, but Abraham had

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

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

Let her sleep. Just bring my things

Abraham planned to stay the night, Abel instinctively glanced around the small

“You’re staying here?”

him a frosty glare. “Is

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this cramped apartment was just because Abraham didn’t want to wake Stella

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bring Abraham’s things upstairs. Once Abiel left,

we

sure there were no traces of another man did the tension in his

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

hesitation, Abraham grabbed one and headed to the

really had to use the restroom. Annoyed,

she stepped out of the bedroom, she

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