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.”

felt guilty in front of Abraham. Probably because back in school,

hours of relentless questioning. Eventually, exhaustion took over, and she slumped

of hair from her face, tucking them behind her ear. Then, without hesitation,

living room, Abel was

we take Ms. Dawson back to Verdant Villa?” Abel

of land first

casually mentioned she liked

been to develop luxury seaside residences, but Abraham had personally remodeled it to fit

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

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

Let her sleep. Just bring my things

planned to stay the night, Abel instinctively

“You’re staying here?”

a frosty glare.

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just because Abraham didn’t want to

Finished

Once Abiel left, Abraham took

we

sure there were no traces of another man did the tension

options were soft pastels–pink and light yellow–all fluffy and clearly picked with

her. Without hesitation, Abraham grabbed one and

she really had to use the restroom. Annoyed, she groggily crawled out of bed, her

she stepped out of

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