Chapter 399

A disquieting premonition gnawed at her.

Seeing the worried look on Stella’s face, Flossie reminded her, “Stella, don’t let her affect your mood.

She must have said that on purpose to disturb your thoughts.

Flossie’s words of reassurance pulled Stella out of the unsettling thoughts that Zola’s words had stirred within her.

Managing a smile, Stella replied, “You’re right, Flossie.

I won’t let her get to me.

She then turned her attention back to Flossie, offering words of encouragement.

“And you, don’t let her words affect you either.

Focus on the competition.

“Don’t worry.

heard worse than

Flossie returned her smile

Stella nodded.

was nearly time, she advised Flossie to head

up a glass of red wine from a passing waiter’s tray and

could indulge in another sip, a deep

shouldn’t drink too much

not to risk being intoxicated,” Matthew walked to her and

pivoting around to find herself face-to-face with

“Mr.

are you

as she voiced her question, a hushed

figure in Seamarsh, inevitably

that’s Matthew! Who’s the woman

& Stay

“I don’t recognize her.

be

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