Stella was concerned for his well-being but understood the urgency of resolving the issue at hand.
She agreed, “Make sure to get some rest after you’re done. And steer clear of coffee.”
“Will do.” Matthew offered a smile and watched her leave.
As the study door closed, his smile vanished. He pulled out the project plans, his eyes landing on a map of a grassland.
Could it be the villagers were unhappy with the offer and now wanted to renegotiate the price?
Matthew’s brow furrowed in thought. After a moment, he made another call. “I need you to look into something for me. I’m heading to North city.”
Stella returned to the room, wanting to wait for Matthew, but exhaustion tugged at her eyelids.
She drifted off, unsure how much time had passed before a warm embrace startled her awake. Turning, she found Matthew’s Lips on hers in a gentle ki*s.
“Finished your work?” she mumbled sleepily.
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Matthew stroked her hair, planting a ki*s on her cheek. “I have to head to the North city tomorrow. Things got a bit complicated, and it might take a few days. My flight’s at seven in the morning, too early to wake you.”
Stella’s eyes fluttered open, meeting his gaze.
Nestled in his arms, she murmured, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. Take care of yourself and come back soon.”
The next morning, she awoke to an empty bed and a familiar breakfast spread on the table. A sense of warmth bloomed in her chest.
Sitting down, she finished her meal, then glanced at the clock before sending Matthew a message. “At the airport yet?”
Minutes ticked by, but no reply arrived.
Assuming he was busy with paperwork, she dismissed the silence. Back in her room, she packed, the
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n headed to the film set.
Stella always arrived early and usually found herself alone.
Today, however, she saw Rose, the makeup artist for Elizabeth.
Given the strained dynamic between her and Elizabeth, Stella rarely interacted with her staff.
Despite their strained relationship, Stella couldn’t ignore Rose’s presence. Offering a curt nod, she greeted the makeup artist. “Good morning. Early start?”
Logically, with Elizabeth absent from the next two days’ filming, Rose’s presence seemed unnecessary.
Rose, her fists clenching briefly, offered a strained smile. “There are no scenes for Elizabeth, so the director asked me to do your makeup.”
“When was this decided? Why didn’t I hear from the director?” Stella inquired, her voice laced with confusion.
A flicker of something unreadable crossed Rose’s eyes before she lowered her head, her voice tinged with unease. “I got a late notice last night. The director, perhaps, wanted to avoid bothering you.”