Chapter 216
Although the man holding Stella carried a certain air about him, in Portis City, he was a nobody. Who could Stella possibly attract that
ad any real status or prominence?
Vivian had made up her mind: Stella was definitely punching above her weight.
Ronald’s gaze sharpened upon seeing Vivian causing trouble for Stella, his mood soured instantly.
Only then did Vivian notice Finley. Her aggressive demeanor switched in an instant, eyes welling up, “Finley, why are you so late?”
Both Stella and Ronald were rendered speechless by Vivian’s sudden change in demeanor. They turned their gazes toward Finley. Finley, upon realizing Vivian was the source of Stella’s trouble, frowned deeply. “What’s going on here?”
Vivian pouted, playing the victim. “They’re bullying me.”
Stella was left speechless. Like Ursula, Vivian had a flair for theatrics.
“You have to help me,” Vivian implored, moving to grab Finley’s hand.
Finley, wanting nothing to do with her drama, dodged her attempt, “What are you doing?”
Vivian, feeling rejected, tightened her expression, “You…”
Finley snapped: “You what? How could you be like this? I saw everything just now.”
This is the date arranged by his family? She was nothing but trouble. He had already seen her trying to start a fight with Stella.
“This woman is nothing but trouble,” Finley thought.
He moved closer to Stella, who was still in Ronald’s embrace, “Are you alright?”
Stella nodded. “I’m fine.”
Ronald, with a cold glare, shot back at Finley. “You might want to get your eyes checked.”
As Ronald walked away with Stella, Finley felt the sting of his words. Was he really that bad at judging character?
“Hey, it’s not like I chose this,” he muttered to himself, following behind.
Vivian grabbed him, desperation in her voice, “Finley.”
inley looked back, his eyes no longer held the gentle warmth they once did over coffee.
Vivian gasped, “You and Stella?”
“You think she’s trying to seduce me? Ruin what we have?”
Vivian was speechless!
Finley scoffed, “You women always jump to conclusions, don’t you?”
Vivian tried to explain, but Finley cut her off. “We’re done. Don’t contact me again.”
As Finley walked away, Vivian was left speechless, her mind buzzing. She had liked Finley- not just for his looks but for his medical expertise. And more importantly, she needed him on Ursula’s treatment team.
But now…
“Stella!”
Vivian blamed Stella entirely for the abrupt end to what could have been with Finley.
Meanwhile, Stella and Ronald were relaxing in a hot spring when Finley approached, only to be stopped cold by Ronald. “Don’t come
down.”
Finley froze, utterly speechless.
What was the big deal?
t was freezing up here, and he just wanted to soak too.
Chapter 217
