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In an attempt to keep Riley from hearing, she spoke softly. With a curvature of his thin lips, he asked, "Afraid?"

Stella cast a sidelong glance at Riley . She wore a crimson skirt today, which perfectly framed her form. Riley has always had an excellent figure. Did Clarence find her attractive? Stella thought about this, clenching her fist and biting her lip, "Why did you agree to come to breakfast with us, when you know she's my friend? What is your precise plan of action?"

"You don't seem to have a clear picture of the situation." Clarence sneered, mockingly infusing his tone. "It's your friend who invited me, even if it's ill-intentioned, it's your friend who has ill-intentions towards me."

Stella: That was a logical remark that she was unable to dispute! Not at all! Riley was not that kind of person!

"Stop talking gibberish. Ri merely extended her invitation out of courtesy; she did not anticipate your acceptance." Stella, for her part, was not going to accept that Riley w