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.

Abraham’s tone right now, if she

have I always

I didn’t

the last part in a soft, slightly

she quickly tacked on, “I really

“Good girl,” Abraham said.

her eyes. Good girl? Is that still

never accept gifts from men? I’m an

of testing in her voice. Sure, Abraham didn’t have other women around, but

night – Just

Stella still wanted to feel things out–figure out

after she spoke, the

heart clenched tighter

11:58 AM c

148 No

never accepted a single gift from

never given you anything?”

“What?”

“How would it feel?”

blue, Stella didn’t even know how to

out of Stella’s office when

had one thing to say,

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

are you

You’re gonna bring

peace. What, am I supposed to go dig through

to

up the call without