The next afternoon at five, Stella assisted Clint with his personal care before leaving the hospital room.
Stepping outside the hospital entrance, she found Farris already waiting.
Dressed in a tailored suit, he exuded a gentle, handsome air.
Stella approached, and Farris opened the car door for her.
She slightly bowed, thanked him and got in the car.
Noticing Stella’s evident nervousness, Farris sought to reassure her.
“It’s just dinner. I’ve arranged for a nurse to look after your grandfather. I’ll have you back here in two hours.”
Stella nodded.
The dinner was set at Seamarsh Hotel.
Upon arrival, Farris led Stella to a private dining room.
He swung the door open to reveal a lively gathering of men and women.
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As Stella followed Farris in, her eyes landed on the man at the center of the room, ensconced on a plush sofa. Her heart skipped a beat.
Matthew was also here.
Dressed in a meticulously tailored black suit and a high-end shirt to match, Matthew emanated an aura of unattainable sophistication. He was a beacon of elegance amidst a sea of people.
At that instant, his eyes met Stella’s.
His gaze was piercing and icy, imposing an intangible weight upon her.
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Instinctively, Stella felt the urge to flee the room.
Had she known Matthew would be present, she would never have agreed to accompany Farris.
Just as she was about to retreat, Farris placed a firm hand on her shoulder, gently propelling her forward.
Leaning in, his voice barely audible, Farris assured her, “Don’t worry. These people are all friends of mine. They’re easygoing and won’t give you a hard time. Trust me, I’ve got your back.”
Stella was so overwhelmed that his words barely registered in her thoughts.
She allowed herself to be guided further into the room.
Matthew observed the closeness between Stella and Farris, his grip on his wine glass involuntarily tightening.
Today was Cordell’s birthday. Matthew had initially planned to skip the celebration due to his recent fallout with Stella. However, Cordell’s relentless persuasion had finally swayed him to attend.