Chapter 5
Stella finally understood what Howatt incant when he mentioned proot.
She realized that he didn’t believe she loved him, the still thought she was using him, all to make Harudy jealous,
He probably thought she wouldn’t dare kiss him in front of Randy, which was why he made such a flippant remark. But
Stella wasn’t afraid
was wrong-
Rowan looked down at her and saw her beautiful eyes blink, in that instant, the light in her eyes seemed to shimmer like starlight, and he suddenly had a bad feeling
Sure enough, the next second, Stella lifted her chin and ldssed lat on the lips without hesitation.
A sharp gasp filled the air as the already quiet banquet hall grew even quieter.
Rowan’s mind went blank, and he couldn’t think straight. He couldn’t even count how many times this had happened today.
She really dared to do it. Even if she wanted to provoke Randy, he wondered if she realized that this move might be too much. He wondered if it would anger Randy to the point where he would lose control.
Rowan’s thoughts were a mess, but Stella didn’t stop. She wrapped her slender arm around his neck, her soft lips lingering against his as she gently kissed him, then parted her lips and softly bit his bottom lip.
She whispered, “Rowan, open your mouth.“
Rowan suddenly snapped back to reality. His throat tightened, and his lips twitched. For a brief moment, he truly had the urge to open his mouth.
However, the sound of a man’s low, moclding laugh reached his ears, “Mr. Morse, what are you trying to do?”
Rowan’s gaze flicked to the side. He saw that Handy had stood up and seemed to be heading their way, but another man was blocking him.
The man standing in front of Randy was Joseph Snee, one of Rowan’s friends
When Rowan walked in, Joseph and a few of his friends were about to stand up and greet him, but when they saw Stella standing beside him, they hesitated and decided to welt and observe list.
Everyone had seen the trending topic. They all wished they had been at the red carpet to witness the drama in person
But they didn’t expect to see Stella kiss Rowan in front of everyone agalan…
The crowd was in shock, Meanwhile, Joseph was stunned but still kept an eye on Randy,
As soon as Randy saw Stella Kiss Rowan, his pupils constricted. He suddenly stood up and made his way toward them,
Joseph immediately got up as well, stepping in front of Randy to block his path, With his hands casually tucked into his pockets, he looked at Randy with a calm and aloutbound expression.
He said, “What are you trying to do, Mr. Morse?”
He wasn’t about to let Randy niin Rowan’s good moment. That wasn’t going to happen
udy’s expression darkened as he clenched his fists. “Move aside!”
Joseph churkded. “You think just because you tell me to move, I will? Do I look like I have no pride?”
Kandy gritted his teeth, his gaze cold as he started, “I’ll say it again–move aside!”
joseph shrugged, las prin ung “What are you going to do if I don’t?”
Randy’s raperssion turned even darker. He raised his fist, ready to punch Joseplain the face.
Joseph didn’t flinch. With a sneer, be tilted his head, sidestepping just enough to grab Handy’s fist. The twisted it downward with force, taking Randy gaspin
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Randy’s face was
aspale from the pain, heads of sweat rolling down his forehead as he clutched his injured wrist. However, his eyes were fixed on Stella.
Beside him, Warren quickly glanced at Randy and then back at Stella. “Stella, didn’t you see what happened to Randy? His hand is practically broken,
“Why are you just standing there? Hurry up and take him to the hospital”
Everyone tumed to look at Stella, including Rowan.
just moments age, when Stella had asked him to open his mouth, he had nearly lost control. Fortunately, the commotion caused by Joseph and the others had snapped him back to lussenseL
He told her to let go. “Enough. Do you want to put on a show in front of everyone?!!
She traze for a second, then lowered her head.
Rowan glanced at her, noticing that she still had her head down as if she hadn’t heard Warren’s words. His brow furrowed.
He wondered if he had been too harsh with his words.
Randy had already reached his limit. Ever since Stella had entered the banquet hall, he hadn’t even gotten a glance from her. This wasn’t like her.
Whenever he was around, her eyes would always follow him
Suddenly, Randy felt a wave of unease. It was as if something was slipping out of his control.
He gritted his teeth and spoke through clenched jaws, “Stella, when you’re done causing a scene, come over here. I won’t hold today’s actions against you.”
Histone was almost like a concession.
stella finally raised her bead and looked at Randy. It was the first time she had looked at him tonight.
After a brief moment, she stood up and walked toward Handy. The darkness in Randy’s eyes faded, replaced by a slight smirk.
He knew it.
Stella had done all of this to provoke him, to get under his skin
The others exchanged glances but remained silent, Instinctively stepping aside as Stella approached,
Joseph hesitated for a moment, but when it came to Randy, he could stop him. There was no reason to stop Stella.
Reluctantly, Joseph stepped aside, shooting Randy a glare before shaking his head at Stella.
He couldn’t believe it. Stella’s taste in men was terrible. Rowan was far better than Randy.
Rowan’s eyelashes fluttered as be lowered his gaze. His hands were clasped casually on his lap, though his knuckles turned white from gripping them tightly. He restrained himself, fighting the urge to pull her back.
Every time he said something even slightly harch, she would put on a cold expression. But when Randy sald a word, she was eager to rush over
He peered
It had been so many years, yet he still couldn’t get used to it.
It was just that Stella had used him too thoroughly today. She played her part so well, so daringly, that he was left momentarily confused. He even found himself secretly pleased, believing that she had finally come to see him.
He sighed towardly. He would help her one last time.
Rowan sneered lightly. As stella reached Randy, Rowan stood up, too tired of the whole scene, and walked toward the exit.
Headonly taken a few steps when he heard a string of exclamations-“What the hell?“, “Damn!” Luck!“, and a low groan that sounded like it came from some noe in unbearable pain.
Rowan (toward and turned around. He saw Randy bent over, his body trembling with pain.
The men around Bandy instinctively took a step back, wincing as though they felt his pain.
the gad in front of Randy was retracting her leg. She turned to Rpwan and asked, “That’s Bandy, right?”
Her lips persued together in a playful yet innocent expression “Rowan, you don’t like him, right? So, I though I’d prove it. Does this prove it, Rowan?”
wi tightened. He couldn’t help but wonder if stella really had amnesia.
st pespont, Stella blinked at him, her delicate brow furrowing sliglaly.
and almost sugery. “My leg feels like it’s cramping, Powan Could you carry me.
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cape for Kanady’s painful gasps
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tabyss. Then, without saying a word, he walked toward her.
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taze full of warmik
By pulling the, gritted his teeth at looked up His expression twisted with fury as he saw Rowan holding Stella
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Stella had made her choice. Whether she had ammnesia or was using him, there would be no tuming back now. With a smile, Howan tightened his hold on her, and with steady, confident steps, he walked out of the room.
