And to complicate things, there was the looming question of how Matthew’s wife, who had always remained a hidden figure, would respond when she discovered Stella’s affection for him.
In such a huge company, where countless pairs of eyes observed every move, it was merely a matter of time before someone uncovered her innermost thoughts, no matter how discreet she attempted to be.
At that point, she would find it even more difficult to face Matthew.
Stella couldn’t contain her emotions, and the only solution was to distance herself from him.
She closed her eyes, suppressing her complex feelings.
After a long pause, she picked up her phone and opened a chat with Maverick.
Stella sent him several messages requesting a meeting.
Her last message was more assertive and tinged with a hint of threat.
“Maverick, if you don’t respond to my messages within two days, I’ll proceed with the filing for divorce.”
As they reached the restaurant, Miley sensed Stella’s depressive mood and tried to lighten the atmosphere.
“Stella, I’ve had this reservation for ages, just for your celebration,” Miley bubbled with enthusiasm.
“I’ve been telling you not to worry. If worse comes to worst, you can always rely on me.”
Miley summoned the waiter with a grand gesture, placing an extravagant order of dishes.
Stella, witnessing this extravagance, rushed to intervene, “Don’t splurge like that. Your company is still navigating some financial difficulties.”
Her mood remained somber, appetite nearly nonexistent.
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Finally garnering a response from Stella, Miley breathed a sigh of relief.
“I know,” she said with a smile, but still had the waiter bring the dishes.
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Once the waiter left, she added, “One extravagant meal won’t solve our problems or drain our bank accounts. Today is about you, and as your best friend, I want to celebrate it.”
Seeing Miley’s enthusiasm, Stella decided not to dampen the mood.
She lowered her gaze, and played along with Miley’s plan.
The table soon filled with an array of dishes.
Stella poked at her food, her thoughts far away.
Fiddling with her utensils, Miley suddenly remembered something.
“Did you get a hold of Maverick?”