Besty whispered back, “Don’t worry, I just need to find the right moment.

As Stella became engaged in conversation with others, Felipe recognized his moment slipping away.

“You better act fast, Besty.

Don’t miss this chance.

He turned his gaze back to Stella, who was now at the center of the crowd, his lips pursed in frustration.

Amid the chatter, questions about Stella’s personal life began to surface.

“Stella, how did you and Matthew meet? Who pursued whom?”

Maintaining a polite yet forced smile, Stella answered succinctly, “Our families arranged it, and things just naturally progressed from there.

the subject of gossip

a short while, seeking an escape, Stella announced, “I’m going to the restroom,

quickly chimed in, “I need to use the

Let’s go together, Stella.

the company, Stella

Besty hesitated, gathering her thoughts

as she was about to speak, their conversation was abruptly cut

“Stella, is that you?”

whirled around and found herself face to face with

features were

cascading down her shoulders and

dawned on

Nola Vaughn, a former colleague from her

brought an immediate, visceral reaction of repulsion

to engage, so she feigned

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