Her lips parted, poised to offer an explanation, yet the sight of disappointment and revulsion in Bella’s eyes left her speechless, unsure of where to begin.

A throbbing headache plagued Bella.

Remembering Stella’s failure to deliver the dress on time only hardened her expression.

“I have little patience for those who don’t honor their commitments,” she went on indifferently.

Her gaze dropped to the dress Stella held.

“Margery has been hounding me all day, and at such a crucial time, you were unreachable.

You’ve let me down profoundly.

Stella opened her mouth to respond, but Bella cut her off sharply, announcing, “You will need to speak with Margery directly from now on.

As of today, I am withdrawing from this project.

Bewildered by Bella’s sudden change, Stella couldn’t grasp why she was denied even a moment to explain herself.

Desperate not to sever ties in such a manner, Stella made one last attempt to mend their fraying relationship.

since I was

no prior

she spoke, Bella

to steady herself against the wall,

moved to assist Bella, but

trying to infuriate my mom to death? If you have any respect left for

outburst, Elizabeth shot Stella a

away, a

impromptu

she would never

she had known the drug was

staring at the

like lead, and she found it hard to even

gently and suggested, “Let’s head

him to

her composure and made a composed call

arranged for the dress

was settled, Stella’s pent-up

her shoulders, offering his support for her to lean

he reassured her, “Don’t

was probably just

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