Chapter 114 Unraveling

“Til be home in about two hours, Abraham said over the phone. “Had a couple of drinks. Don’t wait up–just go to bed.”

“Got it,” Stella replied, then hung up.

She made her way back to the dining room. There was no way she was going to stop eating–she was still hungry.

The butler watched as Stella went back for two more bowls, a bit surprised–but hey, having a healthy appetite was a good thing.

After dinner, Stella headed out to the yard for a quick walk to help it all settle.

That’s when her phone rang again.

Ethan. The moment she saw the name, she wanted to hang up.

“What is it now? Seriously–what do you want? Haven’t you caused enough chaos already?” Her tone was sharp, full of irritation. She was absolutely done with Ethan.

His breath caught on the other end, clearly worked up. “Who owns Verdant Villa?”

“Why?” she snapped.

“Just ask him what he wants for it I’ll pay whatever,”

Stella went quiet for a moment.

That desperation in Ethan’s voice? It could only mean one thing–Lillian must’ve stirred something up again. Of course she did, Whenever it came to Lillian, Ethan completely lost his head.

selling. Stella said flatly.

nearly lost it. “Just tell me who owns the place! I heard he’s sixty–six. Seriously, Stella? You’re with someone old enough.

around, there

he couldn’t even tell who actually owned Verdant

his head was all over the place. He couldn’t

She stared at her phone, utterly speechless. Did

if I want his inheritance? You really think I’m into him? Please. Compared to your insane family, he’s a dream. No parents, no nosy relatives–just peace and quiet. Sounds like heaven to

silent. His chest tightened. His head was pounding. Stella didn’t just

a pebble, and she’d come

a blur, his whole brain

hit him with the final blow, “You

up before he could even

still on his

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Chapter 114 Unraveling

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to sneak out. I ate trying to kill hersely? Does the have a death

Jason,” he called

Yes, Mr. Ethan‘”

low. hat about Stella! He didn’t

a mess. A dozen different faces flashed through his head–every guy who’d been around

with hert Eddie!

guys suddenly showing up around Stella had completely

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