Subtle annoyance clouded Matthew’s face. He insisted, “I don’t take gifts back. You either keep it or get rid of it as you like.”
His tone was still indifferent, but yet so firm that it left no room for refusal.
Stella was a little hesitant. The other option was one she couldn’t take. This dress was expensive.
“While watching the surveillance footage of the clothing store yesterday, I saw that you were trying to pick out a dress. This dress is compensation.”
Matthew’s voice carried no emotion at this moment. It was enough to tell Stella that changing his mind would be impossible.
She did a little bow and said while smiling, “Thank you, Mr. Clark.
I’ll continue to work hard for the betterment of Prosperity Group.”
Her last sentence drew a line. She wanted to remind him that they were just superior and subordinate.
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Matthew caught the drift. It made him bitter, however.
Stella didn’t notice the change in his expression.
She still had on a smile.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now.”
Matthew did a dismissive wave. Then, he picked up a document and looked at it with a long face.
As soon as the door was shut, he closed the document and slammed it on the pile. He leaned back in his chair, shut his eyes, and pinched his nose bridge hard.
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He had been a mess since he found out that Stella was holding a wedding ceremony. Many terrible ideas flashed through his mind.
He even wanted to take the bride away on the wedding.
Matthew feared he was about to lose his mind. How could he think of such things?
Matthew looked at the tightly closed door, his face gradually becoming solemn.
In a lounge of a lively bar at night, Juliette invited Stella and Miley over for Karaoke and drinks under the guise that she wanted to have some fun as a single woman for one last time.
Juliette raised her glass and cheered, “Girls, let’s get wasted tonight!”
The three clinked their glasses.
After gulping down a glass of wine, Miley noticed that Stella had only taken a sip of her drink. Something was definitely wrong.
A little worried, she put her arm over Stella’s shoulders and asked, “What’s wrong, Ella? You have been so distant and cold since you got here. Did something bad happen at work? Did that cold boss of yours scold you?”
“No.” Stella shook her head and sighed.