Without thinking Winnie had already knew what he wanted to say, âMr. Conrad, arenât you being too...â
Clarence replied coldly, âWhat? Forget it, you better come for the dinner.â
âNo, no, no, Mr. Conrad Iâll promise you!â
Clarence hung up and threw it at Nathan, âArrange someone else to go for the dinner tomorrow.â
âYes.â
Pausing for a moment, Clarence said, âDo I have plans tomorrow?â
âYes initially...â Nathan quickly changed his words, âBut not anymore.â
Clarence acknowledged that, and continued walking forward.
At the car, Nathan said again, âMr. Conrad, thereâs another thing.â
âTell me.â
âRecently Ms. Steward and a foreigner called Daniel have been very close.â
Clarence asked, âStellaâs neighbour?â
Nathan nodded, âYes.â
âWhat are his background and qualifications, have you investigated.â
âHeâs a Chinese-Italian mix with no parents, heâs a cello performer, and is quite reputable internationally. A few months ago he organized a concert tour, and City N was the final stop.â
Clarence said, âHow did he and Phoebe meet?â
âLast week at Ms. Stewardâs birthday party, he was invited to perform.â Nathan continued, âBefore that, the two of them had a few private dates, looks like...â
âAlright.â Clarence cut him off, âI donât care about those, monitor her, and donât let her go look for Stella.â
âAlright.â
...
On winter solstice, it started snowing since morning, and the temperature was dropping quickly.
Stella and Sherry went out early in the morning to buy the ingredients for the hotpot. Just when they reached the doorstep, they saw Channing waiting there.
Opening the door, Stella said, âDidnât I ask you to come over in the afternoon, why are you here so early.â
Channing took the vegetables in her hands, âThe lecturer had something on suddenly in the morning, so she took the day off.â
Sherry said in envy, âThatâs great, I really hope that my boss has something on too, so that I can take the day off as well.â
Stella laughed and said, âYou are the boss, what are you talking about.â
âOh right, too bad.â
Just when they were talking, the door next door opened.
Daniel stood at the door, after sweeping his gaze through the three of them, his gaze fell on Channing.
He asked, âThis is?â
Stella said, âThis is my brother.â
Daniel laughed, âSo Ms. Radomil still has a brother.â
Speaking, he nodded at Channing, greeting him.
Channing nodded his head slightly as a reply.
Daniel said again, âIs it your house gathering today.â
âItâs winter solstice today, I got some friends over for a meal.â
Daniel raised his brows, as if a little confused, âWinter solstice?â
At the side, Sherry explained simply, âItâs a Chinese traditional festival, after we celebrate winter solstice, this means that it will get colder after this.â
Daniel understood, âI see, itâs my first time hearing of this festival, how embarrassing.â
Sherry said in surprise, âI see your Mandarin is really good, I thought you have a lot of understanding on the Chinese culture.â
âIâve been living under a rock.â
âOh right, since you donât know about winter solstice, I think you wouldnât know what we eat over here during winter solstice right?â
Daniel asked for guidance humbly, âWhat do you eat?â
Sherry said with a serious face, âCanned food.â
Daniel, â...â
Stella couldnât help bursting into laughter.
Daniel gave a cough, as if wanting to say something, but not sure how to put it.
Stella said, âEmmett will be coming tonight too, Mr. Daniel do you want to join too?â
âSince Ms. Radomil had already said this, it would be rude to refuse. Iâll see you guys tonight.â
Stella smiled and nodded.
After closing the door, Sherry pursed her lips and asked, âStella, why did you invite him.â
Stella replied, âI felt that he really wanted to come.â
âReally?â
Channing said, âI could feel it too.â
Sherry touched her nose, âWhy didnât I realize.â
Stella said, âDaniel is alone in City N, I think he should be quite lonely too, didnât you say neighbours must take care of each other. Just so happened that Emmett will be here too, so it wonât be too awkward.â
âDid I say that before?â Sherry mumbled to herself softly, âBut I think he should enjoy eating canned food by himself.â
âIf you donât want him to come, why not I go let him know...â
âForget it.â Sherry pulled Stella back, and said righteously, âWords canât be taken back once they are said, letâs leave it like it is.â
Stella laughed, took the vegetables from her and entered the kitchen.
Sherry stood on the spot for a few seconds, and then speedily went back to her room to change.
After a moment she ran out, âChan, does this look good?â
Channing, â... No.â
âOK, then Iâll go change to another outfit.â
In the afternoon, Emmett arrived, and brought with him a bouquet of flowers.
Hearing sounds from outside, Channing turned around to take a look, then asked Stella quietly, âIs this the one Sherry said was chasing you?â
Stella hit his shoulder, and brought the vegetables to wash, âStop talking nonsense, itâs not like that.â
âI think heâs not bad, why donât you consider him?â
âThen why donât you consider the many girls who are chasing after you?â
â...â
Channing fell silent and went to cut the vegetables.
Not long after, Emmettâs voice rang from outside the kitchen, âCan I help with anything?â
Stella turned around and smiled, âNo need, you take a seat outside, weâre almost ready.â
Emmett nodded, and turned to look at Channing, âThis must be Chan, this is the first time Iâm meeting you, nice to meet you.â
Hearing this, Channing was a little surprised, âYou know me?â
Emmett initially wanted to say that he had seen him together with Stella during university, but when the words reached his mouth, he changed it to, âI heard Sherry mention before.â
Channing said, âI thought you heard from... other people.â
Stella coughed, and passed the vegetables in her hands to him, âChan, help me wash this.â
Seeing this, Emmett said, âThen I wonât disturb you guys, if thereâs anything give me a call.â
Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 193: This Is The Romance I Want To Give You An Eight-year-old Princess ï¤Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic ï¤Chapter 105: Missing Drake Stella smiled and nodded, âAlright.â
Not long after Emmett arrived, Daniel came too, bringing with him a bottle of red wine.
The skies were turning dark, the snow outside was getting heavier and heavier.
With everyone arriving, the house started feeling a lot cosier.
This was Stellaâs first time having such a merry gathering with her friends.
Looking at this scene, the corner of her lips raised, her mood couldnât help but feel better.
At this moment, Sherry leaned on the door and asked, âStella, how long more, Winnie hasnât arrived, should I ask her?â
Stella said, âIâll be done in five minutes, you give her a call.â
âAlright.â
But they didnât realize that once Sherryâs words finished, the doorbell and her phone rang at the same time.
Stella said, âYou pick up your phone, Iâll go get the door.â
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