Stella, of all people?
She was so unremarkable, yet she was with someone like him?
It took a moment for Leo to regain his composure, his voice quivering. “Stella and I…We were colleagues. We were merely catching up.”
“Do you need to hold her hand for a mere trip down memory lane?”
Matthew’s tone was icy as he protectively drew Stella into his embrace.
In Matthew’s arms, Stella found her sanctuary, her worries melting away.
“I…” Terrified by the piercing gaze in Matthew’s eyes, Leo found himself stuttering, gasping for breath under the weight of his fear.
With a tug on Matthew’s sleeve, Stella urged, “Let’s head back.
There’s no need to engage with them any further.”
Matthew’s brow creased ever so slightly, but he acquiesced, guiding Stella towards the car as she had requested.
Leo, slowly regaining his senses, couldn’t shake off his sense of injustice.
He called out to Stella, “After all these years, Stella, you haven’t changed a bit.”
Stella continued on without pause, her silence speaking volumes.
This only fueled Leo’s frustration, prompting him to shout. “You’re still the same, clinging to wealthy men as you did with me!”
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Their exchange captured the attention of bystanders, including Besty and Felipe, who were on the verge of leaving but now found themselves drawn into the drama.
Besty, unable to hold back her indignation, was about to intervene, but Felipe swiftly grasped her arm, whispering a caution. “Stay out of it. Do you think Stella’s husband would let her be at a disadvantage? Don’t invite trouble upon yourself.”
A flicker of uncertainty crossed Besty’s eyes, but ultimately, she heeded Felipe’s advice.
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Stella’s hand clenched the car door handle with resolve.
She had anticipated Leo’s obstinacy, yet his impatience still caught her off guard.
Offering Matthew a reassuring smile, she turned to face Leo with a steely gaze. “You hid your marriage while pursuing me,” she challenged. “Are you now trying to tarnish my reputation with your baseless accusations?”
As the crowd absorbed the stunning reversal, a wave of shock and indignation swept through the onlookers.
“Unbelievable! He deceived her about being married. What a despicable man!” one person exclaimed.
“Such disgraceful behavior!” another added, shaking their head in disapproval.
Amidst this chorus of censure, Leo’s face turned a dark shade of anger.