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Clarence halted his mobility aid. He raised his head and studied Stella’s pale face with his icy gaze. His tone was mocking, as was the way he stared at her. "Did you intentionally do it? Stella, you have too much confidence in yourself."

She bit her lip and became pale, saying, "It is obvious whether or not I am telling the truth."

Clarence wore a neutral expression. "Get out of way."

Stella "..."

After bearing with it, she turned around and walked away from him. Before he arrived, she shut the elevator door and thought angrily that he could wait for the next one. What a bastard!

With the intention of going after the bath, she went straight back to the room and started to take a bath.

John texted her as she lay there, asking if she had gone to sleep and if she had prepared the dress for tomorrow. He promised to come over and apply her makeup before they went to the event.

Stella questioned John about Riley’s appointment while she was thinking about it. She felt better