Chapter 148 No Spicy Food

Kimmy said, “I really think he’s trying to scam you, Ms. Dawson. You can’t be that naive about people

Stella replied, “And you shouldn’t assume the worst about everyone either. Keep that up and you’ll never get a boyfriend.”

Kimmy was speechless. Too cynical? Who goes to someone’s place and conveniently loses a million–dollar item! That had to be on purpose. right

“Alright, just get me a cup of coffee.” Stella said.

Whether or not he was trying to scam her didn’t really matter; the key thing was, no one could actually scam her. She was doing pretty well just not scamming anyone herself.

Last night, Abraham had gotten drunk and made a mess of her. She was still a little dazed.

Kimmy nodded and left. Once Stella was alone in the office, her phone started buzzing.

It was Abraham.

She picked up. “Abraham”

“Did Louis leave?”

His deep voice came through the line, heavy with authority and pressure.

“He’s gone,” Stella answered.

If he hadn’t left, what was he going to do–show up and skin him alive like some kind of

“And the bracelet?”

“I gave it back,” she said quickly.

revenge fantasy come to life.

now, if she hadn’t returned

always told you?” Abraham

I didn’t take it,”

the last part in a soft,

tone, she quickly

“Good girl,” Abraham said.

Good girl? Is that

never accept gifts

Abraham didn’t have other women around, but

after what happened last night – Just thinking about it made her

didn’t remember anything. Stella still wanted to feel things out–figure out exactly

after she spoke, the phone

heart clenched tighter with

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148 No

had never

never given you anything?”

“What?”

“How would it feel?”

of the blue, Stella didn’t even know

Stella’s

expected, Alex only had one thing to say, he wanted

sudden change in attitude yesterday had made Alex start to suspect. Had Louis actually given the ring

are you now?”

gonna

it rest in peace. What, am I supposed to go dig through the city

to you

up the call without waiting

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