When she regained herself, she stood still and stared in the direction the car had gone. Her face darkened and she crackled with wicked energy at this moment.
In the years she had known Matthew, he’d never told her off the way he just did. It was as if he cast her to the side of the road like some piece of trash.
How did it come to this?
This question plagued Vivien’s mind until she arrived at a conclusion: it was all Stella’s fault.
Matthew was supposed to be hers. And since she couldn’t get him, she would make sure no one else would.
Vivien clenched her fists, her nails digging into her flesh. Hatred ignited a flame inside her.
In Matthew’s car, Fernando was behind the wheel as Matthew and Stella sat in the back.
There was a nerving tension in the air.
Stella stole a glance at Matthew and smiled awkwardly.
“It seems Luck is on my side today. I failed to get a taxi, but then, you showed up. Thanks for the ride, Mr. Clark.”
Matthew looked up at her for a few seconds and said, “Don’t mention it. The meeting ended earlier than expected. I stopped by to check the progress of the shoot. That’s why I bumped into you.”
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He then picked up a document and flipped through it with a straight face.
Stella nodded with understanding and said nothing.
It was all because of Matthew that Vivien was always picking on her.
He must be helping her out of guilt, not because he actually cared.
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After thinking it over, Stella felt much more relaxed.
Fernando remained silent behind the wheel. He peeked at his boss through the rearview mirror, seeing through him at a glance.
Today’s meeting was supposed to end in the evening. But at noon, Matthew refused to let them go on break. Instead, he quickened the process of the meeting and it ended a few hours earlier.
Fernando had thought there was an emergency.
Judging from the current si
The car drove into the urban area. It was already the evening rush hour. Traffic on the road ahead was building up at a fast pace. The speed of the car reduced further and further.
Finally, the car was forced to stop.
Stella’s sight stopped at a bridal shop.
In the display glass was a luxurious and retro Baroque-style wedding dress.
Its square shoulder design, crystal tassel, and petal collar made it look more nifty and agile. Diamonds and pearls made a perfect waistline. The skirt was about ten meters long and it was adorned by countless brilliant diamonds, making it look even more luxurious.
Stella’s eyes lit up.
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In a daze, she muttered, “Wow! It’s so beautiful.”
Matthew, who was about to flip another page of the document, stopped when he heard her words.
He raised his head and followed the line of her vision until he saw the absolutely beautiful wedding dress.
He closed the document and asked casually, “Didn’t you wear a wedding dress as beautiful as that when you got married?”
Stella was stunned for a moment.
She turned around, looked into Matthew’s eyes, and admitted frankly, “Sadly, no. I only got a certificate at the registry. There was no wedding ceremony.”
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In her mind, she added, “Hell, I don’t even know what my husband looks like.”
Matthew was surprised.
He frowned.
Wasn’t Stella’s husband very rich? Why didn’t he throw a big wedding?
Matthew wanted to ask, but he decided he would be stepping out of line.
Stella waited for him to comment, and when he didn’t, she added, “If I ever get the chance to have a wedding ceremony, I’d like to wear a dress as beautiful as this one.”
Stella went into a trance as soon as she finished speaking. She imagined walking down the aisle in a beautiful wedding dress that she designed and then putting her hand on the groom’s palm.
In the presence of her fam
Stella opened the door and got out.
The second her feet hit the ground, her heels began to ache again.
The pain was so sharp this time.
She hissed and grabbed the car door subconsciously.
When she remembered that Matthew was close by, she braved the pain, pursed her lips, and stood by the car respectfully.
She forced a smile and looked at Matthew, who was about to get out.
Matthew paused and frowned.
After taking a look at Stella, he put his leg back in the car without a word.
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Stella didn’t know what was keeping him. She just waited by the car patiently.
Her heels were killing her at this time. To reduce the pressure on them, she leaned against the car.
Suddenly, her phone vibrated in her bag.
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She looked into the car through the window and saw that Matthew looked like he was taking his time. As a result, she took out her phone.
It was a strange phone number.
After hesitating for a while, Stella clicked the green icon on the screen.
“Hello, Stella! How have you been?” A cheerful and kind voice came from the other end of the line before Stella could say anything.
She was stunned, to say the least.
She glanced at the number again and pondered for an indeterminate time. In a low voice, she asked, “Pardon me, ma’am. Are you Maverick’s grandmother?”
Stella had met Maverick’s grandparents before.
The old couple were as easygoing and kind as her grandfather was.
“Yes, it’s me,” the old wom
With her lips pursed, Stella drew a breath and waited for her to speak.
Lucia’s pitiful voice came the next second.
“I heard you and my grandson are going to get divorced. Actually, I want to persuade you to try and make your marriage work. In case you don’t know, I Like you very much. You are the perfect woman for my grandson. I still want you as my granddaughter-in-law. Tell me, are you really going to divorce?”
The old woman’s worried words got Stella in her feelings.
Her marriage travail was a source of worry to both her grandfather and Maverick’s grandparents. She couldn’t imagine how tough it was for them.
After much hesitation, Stella was about to speak, but Matthew’s voice suddenly came from behind.
“Stella, why are you standing there?”
Stella turned around and hurriedly said to the phone in a hushed tone, “I have to go. I’m currently busy at work. Please let’s talk some other time.”
Lucia was understanding enough not to insist. She quickly said, “Okay, I won’t disturb you. Talk to you later.”
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After she ended the call, she stared at her phone with a look of confusion.
The male voice she just heard was just like her grandson’s.
Could it be that Matthew went to talk things out with Stella? Did he want to make their marriage work?
Did he keep it a secret because he didn’t want them to interfere in his marriage?
But why was he so serious when he spoke about getting a divorce? Was it just an act? Did he try to distract them so he could have all the time to get to know his wife better?
Lucia’s thoughts made several leaps. In the end, she was all smiles.
She couldn’t wait to meet her granddaughter-in-law and build a bond with her.
Stella put away her phone and walked to Matthew in a hurry.
She explained apologetically, “Sorry about that, Mr. Clark. I got a personal call, so I had to take it. What can I do for you?”
Matthew didn’t utter a word. He just held out some Band-Aids.
Stella stared at them, confusion clouding her mind.
As if he read her mind, Matthew glanced at her high-heeled shoes and frowned.
“Being on set requires a lot of running around. Next time, change into some flats or low-heeled shoes.”
Stella had a strange feeling at this moment.
It dawned on her that Matthew had taken his time in the car just because he was getting her Band-Aids.
an admitted.
“Are you free now? Can we meet up to have a talk now?”
Stella tried her best to stay calm as she guessed why Maverick’s grandmother wanted to meet her. This must be about the impending divorce.
She took a few steps forward. Feigning ignorance, she asked softly, “May I know why?”
A sigh came from the other end of the Line.
ily and friends, she made a vow to cherish and hold her partner till death do them part.
Suddenly, the car was started again. A honk blared, bringing Stella back to reality.
Matthew tore his gaze from her side profile. However, her expectant eyes lingered on his mind.
He was lost in thoughts.
An hour later, the car slowly came to a halt in front of the gate of Prosperity Group.
tuation, he realized that his boss went through all that hassle just to rush down to the set to see Stella.
Fernando knew better than to say anything about his findings. He just kept his eyes on the road.
No one in the car spoke as the ride went on.
Stella had a long day, so she was exhausted now.
She turned her face towards the window and watched the scenery flashing past.