In the evening, Stella received a call from Emmett.
Emmett said, âStella, Daniel said Chan has moved into his apartment. Howâs everything going with you? My friend said Winnie Trumanâs PR team is dealing with that matter, trying to reduce the impact to the lowest.â
Stella answered, âThanks, Emmett. Iâm pretty well here. Nothing else happened. Chan moved in because heâs worried about me.â
For a whole day, Nathan didnât call her to follow up on the case. It seemed that she wasnât needed any longer.
After a while, Emmett said slowly, âStella, do you have time this weekend? Itâs our companyâs annual party. Weâre going to a resort nearby City N and stay there for two days and one night. I want you to go with me.â
Stella thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. âSure.â
Emmett breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly his mood became better. âIâll go pick you up on Saturday morning, then.â
As soon as Stella hung up the phone, Sherry approached her. She asked joyfully, âHowâs it going? Did Emmett ask you out for a date?â
Upon hearing it, Channing who was next to them also looked over at Stella.
Stella was speechless.
Why did they react so dramatically?
She answered, âItâs not a date. He asked me to attend his companyâs annual party with him.â
âIsnât it a date?â Sherry said while munching the potato chips, âYouâll be his date to attend such an occasion. Besides, even you are not his girlfriend now, you have a certain relationship already. Itâs just a matter of time when you two would progress.â
Stella pressed her lips and didnât speak.
Channing withdrew his gaze on his sister and kept browsing his book. âIâm not against it.â
Sherry raised both hands to agree. âMe neither.â
âI still feel a bit dizzy. Iâll go to bed now.â
After going back to her room, Stella lay prone on the desk. Her fingers kept poking at the ornaments in front of her from time to time.
In fact, Stella had thought about what Sherry said just when she agreed to Emmett.
She was ready to restart her life, and also, she wanted to get to know more about Emmett.
That was why she still agreed to him when she knew what it means by her agreement.
Although it seemed quite difficult for her to take this step forward, no matter what, she needed a start.
Stella heaved a sigh slightly. Opening her draft book, she looked at one page for a long time. Then she tore it into pieces bit by bit, folded the paper, tore it into pieces, and tossed them in the garbage can.
She believed that should be an end.
The next day, Stella received a call from the police station.
They had found Bernice and her daughter. However, when they found them, Bernice was in a coma because of a car accident, lying in the hospital now. Her daughter said that Bernice was manipulated by someone, but she didnât know anything else.
The girl was still a high school student, and she was forced to do such things. Hence, Stella and Channing didnât hold her accountable.
Upon hearing the investigation result from the police, Sherry said, âI can sense thereâs something wrong. How coincident she had a car accident! I donât believe it wasnât planned by someone.â
Stella said indifferently, âThe police also looked into the car that hit Bernice Young. Everything was normal. It was just because she ran across the street, she was hit.â
âWell, on this point, it made sense. Sheâs a shameless and unreasonable woman. She could ignore the rules and regulations and run across the street. Probably itâs the karma.â
Channing chimed in, âI donât think this matter would end like this. Letâs be careful in the future.â
After skipping this subject, Sherry asked again, âStella, itâs Saturday tomorrow. Have you decided what to wear?â
Stella was confused. âShould I pick up some clothes?â
âOf course!â Sherry patted her own thighs. âOn such an occasion as the annual party, all girls would show their most beautiful makeup and outfits.
Besides, Emmett is so young and outstanding. As their handsome and rich boss, there must be a lot of girls having crushes on him just like Gollum sees the precious ring. Although you are quite beautiful without dressing up, at this moment, you should be cautious and defend to the last.â
As she spoke, Sherry pushed Stella into her room, started to choosing her outfits.
However, Sherry couldnât find satisfying ones at all. âThey are not hot enough. Letâs go out shopping for more.â
Stella immediately stopped her. âItâs all right. I like those dresses. Besides, itâs so late now. The stores are closed already.â
Sherry sighed. âOkay. You can only make do with it. Fortunately, you are born beautiful. Youâll look stunning even if you were wearing a gunnysack.â
Stella raised her brows. âI might not come back until the evening after tomorrow. If you feel bored when staying home during the weekend, why donât you come with me?â
After thinking for the past two days, Stella still felt somewhat embarrassed to go there alone.
However, she had said yes to Emmett, so she couldnât go back on her words.
âAre you kidding me? I donât want to be the third wheel. Besides, I want to spend my weekend in the bar to see if I can meet any handsome young man. Donât look down upon me. I might not be able to come home tomorrow evening either.â
Stella choked up.
Sherry yawned. âIâm going back to my room. Youâd better go to bed early as well. Bet your beauty sleep and stun Emmett tomorrow!â
Stella smiled. âIâm not a bulb.â
âAlthough you are not, you are more stunning than a bulb.â
âStop it, Sherry. Youâre too exaggerating!â
After Sherry went to bed, Stella walked out of her own bedroom.
In the living room, Channing was packing up his belongings.
Stella poured a glass of water. âChan, are you going back to next door?â
Channing nodded. âYeah. Itâs quite late now.â
âAll right. Good night.â
Channing walked to the door and then came back. Standing in front of Stella, he said after a hesitation, âHave you made up your mind?â
Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 217: It Must Not Be My Problem An Eight-year-old Princess ï¤Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic ï¤Chapter 105: Missing Drake Stella didnât get him. Putting down the glass, she asked, âOn what?â
âBeing with Emmett Carter.â
After a few seconds, Stella said with a faint smile, âI havenât decided to be with him yet. I just want to try to date him and see if we fit. If yes, probably I will. If not, we can...â
Channing frowned slightly. âDo you have a crush on him?â
Stella parted her lips. For a moment, she couldnât answer.
After a long while, she said, âChan, a crush never comes easy. If two people fit, gradually they will also have feelings for each other.â
âThat kind of feeling is not love, is it?â
Stella lowered her head. Pinching the glass tightly, she didnât answer.
Channing continued, âAlthough I hope you could meet someone who loves you wholeheartedly, I hope more that you could be with someone you love. He doesnât have to be Emmett Carter.â
âChan...â
Channing asked again, âDo you still love Clarence Conrad.â
Stella answered slowly, âItâs getting quite late. Go to bed.â
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