She didn’t want to get drunk on such an occasion, so she walked to Matthew and said, “It’s late, Mr. Clark. I should head home.”
Matthew stood up and picked up his coat.
“I’ll drive you back.”
Stella was a bit surprised and declined politely, “Thank you, but the party isn’t over yet, and you’re the guest of honor. You can’t leave your own party.”
Seeing Matthew’s displeased expression, she added, “Plus, you’ve been drinking, so it’s not safe for you to drive. I’ll just take a taxi.”
“I have a chauffeur,” Matthew reminded.
Still hesitant, Stella was about to decline again when Matthew interjected, “Besides, there’s something we need to discuss.”
All at once, his tone became serious.
She nodded, “In that case, thank you.”
Stella trailed behind Matthew as they exited the room.
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Observing their departure, Neville arched an eyebrow and sidled up to Cordell.
He murmured, “I suspect Matthew isn’t going to come back.”
“I think so too,” Cordell replied, nodding contemplatively.
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Both men exchanged knowing smiles and toasted their glasses.
After leaving the restaurant, Stella stayed close to Matthew, following him from behind.
She covertly stole glances at him, feeling increasingly uneasy.
She meticulously reviewed the day’s events, finding nothing amiss.
So, what precisely did Matthew intend to discuss with her?
The answer eluded her.
Engrossed in her thoughts, she realized they had already reached the parking lot.
Matthew’s on-call chauffeur had yet to arrive. Waiting, they stood there in awkward silence.
Stella gave a strained smile and scanned her surroundings.
Across the street was a food market.
Her eyes were instantly drawn to a dessert shop on the opposite side.