"Haha." Stella Grace chuckled. "I don't think I'm interested." Greg Miles was stunned. Stella's smile brightened. "I was just joking. I remember my promise to you." "You've become quite mischievous. I'm so glad to see you in such high spirits," Greg said in a gentle tone. Stella did not respond to him, and she pressed the 'down' button for the elevator. "I was worried when I heard your university offered you a job as a professor, and that even FBI invited you to join them. The cases you participated in were very famous, so I thought you may not want to come back," Greg said. "Since I'd already promised you, of course I have to come back. But I have something to discuss with you. I can work for you but I want to open my own mental health clinic. What do you think? " Stella offered, not assertively. "Sure. I wasn't able to help you a lot financially then, and I didn't think you'd be so g
Stella Grace closed her notebook. "Do you have any clues?" At the same time, the waiter served the dishes. "Would I be seeking help from my senior if I did? I am so lost now. The worse thing is that General Jacob set a deadline. How am I supposed to solve this case?" Greg lamented hopelessly. Stella chuckled. "There must be a way. Let's go to Angie's house after this." "Yeah, it should be fine. I have to call the Director before we go. The Director is even more stressed than I am. I think Mr. Shine isn't home at this hour, so it shouldn't be difficult to get into his house," Greg said. "Why would it be less difficult?" Stella asked casually. "I mean, who will be fine with someone entering their house to look around?" Greg said. "I thought he was a very arrogant person." Stella suddenly thought of the pregnant girl. "Does Angie have any children?" "Yes, a boy. He is a Lieutenant in Jasper Milton's military area. Since his mother just died,
"Many things can change in three years. Like your job, your social circle, your personal relationship or your living environment." Stella Grace said as she tried to get away from Jasper Milton. Jasper grabbed her hand and pulled her in front of him. She was unprepared and knocked against his chest. She could smell his familiar scent. Stella was flustered and that made her angry. She pulled away her hand and slapped Jasper in the face. There was a loud snap. Three swollen fingerprints appeared on his face. Jasper squinted at her coldly. Stella knew that she had overreacted, so she avoided his gaze. Jasper blocked her with his body. "Are you afraid of me?" he asked intently. Stella looked at him and said, "People's behaviors are related to their past. I have been raped before. That's why I dislike people who touch me without my permission or force me to do something I don't want to do. I'm sorry if I have offended you, C
"I have a fiancee," Jasper Milton said in a grim tone. Stella Grace's heart missed a beat. She still felt it aching. Jasper had been engaged to Katty Davis for more than three years yet they weren't married. Had he not been able to let go of Bettany Hadley? Stella looked down and sat on the couch. The fact that he was clarifying his engagement meant he wanted to set a distance between them. There was no need to deny it out of guilt. "What I'm going to say next is all based on my judgement. Please forgive me if I offended you.." Stella said. "Tell me, quick." Terry Shine was an impulsive person. He frowned and stared straight into Stella's eyes. "Your mother looks like an easy-going person. Truth is, she is quite sensitive. She covered it up by being cheerful. She is kind, youthful, gentle and considerate." Stella said. "You're right. Carry on," Terry urged. "Your father looks elegant and gentle. Born into the upper
Jasper Milton asked Stella Grace to follow him. She couldn't refuse. Psychology was usually employed to help profile a person's state of mind from his words, action, eyes, expression and emotions. It would be a useful skill for the average person. But there was always those capable of concealing their thoughts and emotions. You could never know what was on their mind. Jasper was one of them. Three years ago, he might still be an enthusiastic young man, impulsive and sometimes irrational. The past three years had matured him, made him more restrained and domineering. He was a true king now. Stella followed Jasper to the study room on the ground floor. "Close the door," Jasper ordered as he sat on a sofa. He typed a text message on his phone and sent it out. He put his phone on the tea table. Stella felt stressed all of a sudden. She sat in front of him and looked into his dark eyes. Jasper sized her up.
Since Jasper Milton was just trying to help her, Stella Grace decided to give in. He might get angry if she continued pushing his limits. She turned away and looked out the window, feeling very impetuous. It was the fear of uncertainties. Stella's phone rang. She took her phone from her bag, it was Eli Wayne. She immediately answered it.. "Stella where are you now? I escaped work and came to pick you up. It's raining heavily," Eli said astutely. Stella replied, "Can you go to the Skies Villa now? I will be there. Can you call me when you reach?" "Okay. See you later." Eli quickly hung up. Stella felt relieved. Jasper still had his grim expression on, his eyes still dark and gloomy. He said calmly to Lieutenant Shine, "It would be a good time to train the soldiers with weather like this. Call for an emergency training in ten minutes. Make sure to take care of their safety and get the medics on standby." Stella pau
Stella Grace's eyes quivered as she stared intently at Jasper Milton. She wanted to see if he was lying. He wasn't. He was more unfathomable than she was. Had he been dreaming about her all this time? Did he keep thinking about her? Even though she had made up her mind to leave the past behind, this was still a heavy blow. "We met once three years ago, on a train. You were concerned about my little finger. Dreams may not be memories, but they might be things that you remember incorrectly. There was a mentally-ill patient, telling a ghost story. She said her husband's mistress' name was Anna Schultz, and their daughter born out of wedlock was Rainie Miller. But in actual fact, Anna was actually her daughter's name, while Rainie was her daughter's classmate's name. You recalled that the woman in your dream broke a finger. You subconsciously thought it was me. In fact, it might not be me," Stella explained. Jas
Greg Miles was worried "You're right. Only Angie herself could have found her own temples in the dark. It's so accurate. But I am afraid that we wouldn't be able to convince Jacob Anderson without any solid evidence.". "Let's ask Jeremy Shine. What does this photo mean to him? I think there should be some hint from this," Stella Grace suggested calmly. "Why would you think so?" Greg asked, puzzled. "Angie had been preparing for this for a few days. The way she planned things shows that she was a careful person. Since she chose to commit suicide, she was worried that the fitness coach would be a suspect. That was the whole reason she gave him this box. This clue should be very useful," Stella analyzed. "Why did she have to do it in such a unique way? Couldn't she just cut her wrist?" the policeman asked. Stella was stunned, a faint pain appeared on her wrist. But she still maintained her calm demeanor. "Because she still held a grudge,