Chapter 32

Bella grinned, feeling more confident in her hunch. "Why keep grabbing things that aren't yours?" She figured she could push Stella's buttons, having noticed her short temper during their few interactions. Stella always showed her jealousy whenever Bella got close to Keegan. Bella thought she'd provoke the same reaction again. But to her surprise, Stella just looked at her with indifference. "If that's how you see it, whatever. So, you gonna buy it?"

Now, it was Bella's turn to keep a straight face. 'It feels like a scam if I buy it. But if I don't, she's gonna act all superior.'

As if she could read Bella's mind, Stella started to put the bag back into the case, but Bella stopped her and blurted out, "I'll buy it!"

Stella paused and looked at her. "Pay in full."

Bella gritted her teeth and replied, "Don't worry. You won't lose a penny." Five million, even in Hustuabourgian money, was a hefty sum. Bella stepped outside to take a call. Half an hour later, she returned with unpleasan