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"I ought to put that question to you. You often found yourself in front of her after she had arranged for you to have a wife. My, I am aware of your goal.”

"Jude came across me by chance."

"Is that accurate? Was it a scheduled appointment or was it inadvertent?” Clarence glanced at her , and said as much.

Stella balled her fist and looked directly into Clarence’s eyes. "Whatever you think," she said, defying everyone's expectation that she would explain. “In any case, I don't need to explain; you are self-righteous and won't listen to other people."

"Stella!" Jude scowled a little, not sure why Stella was still resisting at this point and needed to argue with Clarence.

"This is none of your business." Stella shoved Jude aside, obstructing the front with her small frame. “Do you not consider me to be a slut? Nevermind, it's true what you see. I asked Jude to come over because I am that kind of person."

Clarence looked at her, his eyes suddenly chilly. "Do you know what you ar