arried weight. It wasn't just to remind him of their relationship but more like a

round her wrist, his voice lo

ht it felt like he

. Stella felt as if something had pierced right throug

swimming in hers. "So you do know y

urned him. "I told you, Haley and I didn't cross any line. But if

reading through her arm. But it

. "You said it. So when it happens

rc ran after her, banging on the window. "Stella!" But before he could pull th

ait around. She stepped on the gas and

and thick smoke, packed with peopl

tucked in the corner, already

bitter truth crashed into her, cutting through her lik

d her out of her thoughts, and her mind

e was-tall and composed, his legs long

highlighting a slim, well-toned waist. His frame was strong, his chest broad. A

gerously a

onto the sofa, climbed onto his lap, and pla

night stand?" she

Her eyes sparkled, playful and seduct

y, tempting like a flame danc

man just stared at her with an unreadable expression, not even slightly tem

n building inside her

someone? Was she really ab

ht made h

t her head rest lightly against his ch

ly turned into the very kind

the corner and finished another glass in a single gulp. She didn't move until the man

Marc didn'

braced the quiet and

, she went straight t

s already approved, she still ne

files nearby, suddenly looked up

the higher-ups. There's a VIP joining us-super rich, comes from a p

tly, still looking at her research n

reputation, and she'd seen plenty of wealthy

out of the palm of your hand. Once the research kicks off, your records vanish, your marriage to Marc wiped clean like it never happened. Just

were clear but cold. "That's petty.

re was a knock

them know it was time to head to the meeting

Lainey said excitedly, grabbing Stell

er folder close as she tried to keep up. When they got there,

ough the room. Then, slowly lifting her head, she locke

nd saw the same soft lips she remembered from th

ld it b