She attempted to break free from Nola’s grasp, but Nola’s grip was surprisingly strong.
Nola pressed on, “Stella, Keith is with us too. He’s been a great support to you in the past, remember? He often spoke of you after your resignation. Wouldn’t you Like to see him?”
Keith Patel was Stella’s former boss, who had shown her considerable kindness and support.
Stella paused. Reluctantly, she released Besty’s hand, instructing her, “You go ahead. I’ll catch up later.”
As she spoke, a frown creased her brow. Despite the physical distance, she could sense Leo’s eyes fixed on her.
The journey to the private room required an ascent via elevator.
As they ascended, Stella’s patience wore thin, leading her to confront Leo with a piercing glare. “Why are you constantly staring at me? Do you have something on your mind?”
Leo, unexpectedly cornered by Stella’s forthrightness, felt a surge of embarrassment. He awkwardly shifted his gaze away, unable to respond.
Meanwhile, Nola, observing the scene, was filled with irritation.
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Her recent efforts to ingratiate herself with Leo, aiming for a secure footing in Seamarsh through his support, had only been met with tepid responses from him.
Yet, here was Stella, boldly challenging Leo, and he offered no retort.
This evident disparity in their interactions left Nola feeling increasingly disgruntled.
Initially, Nola had intended to embarrass Stella as a strategy to draw Leo’s attention. However, despite the years that had passed, Stella continued to captivate Leo.
Nola’s plan had backfired.
Consumed with jealousy, she dug her nails into her palm and bit her lip in frustration.
Attempting to undermine Stella, Nola interjected, “Considering the confined space
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f the elevator, it’s possible Leo wasn’t really looking at you. Aren’t you overreacting?”
Stella cast a dismissive glance at Nola and replied coolly, “If that’s your interpretation, so be it.”
She was determined not to engage further. Her primary goal was to greet Keith in the private room.
Past hurts inflicted by Leo had solidified her decision to sever ties with him for her own well-being.
Today’s unexpected encounter wouldn’t sway her resolve to disentangle herself from him.
Stella also held Nola in contempt, seeing her as someone who, despite knowing Leo’s true nature, still chose to cling to him like glue.
It was a classic case of birds of a feather flocking together.
Upon the elevator’s arrival, Stella was the first to step out, eager to leave the awkward atmosphere behind.
Entering the private room, she found Keith, and the discomfort of her earlier encounter with Nola and Leo faded.