The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

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.

she had. With Abraham’s tone right now, if she hadn’t returned it, she

have I always told

accept gifts from men. I didn’t

added the last part in a soft, slightly

tone, she quickly tacked on, “I really

“Good girl,” Abraham said.

Is that still an

accept gifts from men? I’m

Abraham didn’t have other women around,

happened last night – Just thinking

to feel things

after she spoke, the phone went

tighter

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these years at Rivermount, she had never accepted a

you anything?”

“What?”

“How would it feel?”

of the blue, Stella didn’t even know how to

stepped out of Stella’s office when he got a

expected, Alex only had one thing

start to

are you now?” Louis

You’re gonna bring it to

ring was long gone–may it rest in peace. What, am I supposed

coming to you

the call without waiting for a