Benny carefully untangled himself from Flossie and stepped outside to answer the call.
“I saw the news about the Liz fashion show. How’s Flossie?” Edmund’s voice crackled with concern.
“She’s alright, sleeping now,” Benny replied curtly.
“Who was it?” Edmund pressed in a low voice.
“Jessica Gomez,” said Benny coldly.
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“I see. Take care of her.” With that, Edmund ended the call.
The insistent buzz of the alarm clock jolted Stella awake the next morning.
She silenced the alarm and rose from the bed.
Today, she was headed to an art exhibition, hoping to spark some inspiration for fixing Bella’s test dress.
By the time Stella finished breakfast, Matthew had already left for Prosperity Group.
Grabbing her bag, she was about to head out when Haley’s voice stopped her. “Stella, are you going out? Can I come with you? I’m bored out of my mind here.”
A slight smile played on Stella’s lips. “Sure, come along.”
Haley’s face lit up. “Great! I’ll just go get changed.”
Stella spun around and retreated to her room. She grabbed her phone and sent a message to Kristian.
Kristian’s response was swift. “We need to take action today.”
Stella took Haley to the art exhibition. A throng of homeless men clustered near the entrance, anticipating the influx of visitors.
They all hoped to snag some money.
Stella reached into her wallet and handed one man a hundred-dollar bill.
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They entered the hall. The exhibition showcased the latest works of various masters, all adhering to the traditional classical style Bella favored. Stella found herself captivated by the exhibits.
Haley, however, wandered around listlessly, her mind far from appreciating the masterpieces.
Suddenly, Stella pointed to a piece. “Look at the clean lines on that shirt. It’s a classic design, wouldn’t you say?”
She turned to find Haley looking startled.
“Yes, you’re right,” Haley answered, averting her gaze.
Fearing further questions, she quickly changed the subject. “I’m feeling a bit drained. Could we take a break at the coffee shop next door?”