Chapter 1406

Stella chuckled. "Go on, keep venting. It's okay, let it all out." Stellie's frustration grew with each moment of Stella's apparent indifference. "You think Lucas will swoop in to rescue you, don't you? Are you under the impression that I wouldn't dare touch you?" "Is it wrong to hold onto that hope?" Stellie's anger reached its peak with Stella's words. "Stop dreaming! Do you really think I'd touch you without Lucas's go-ahead? I only acted after getting his nod." Stella's eyes dropped. "Is that so?" Despite anticipating this harsh truth, hearing it was like a painful squeeze on her heart. But Stella, an expert at masking her feelings, kept her composure in front of Stellie. Stellie challenged her. "You don't believe me? Why don't you call Lucas and check?" Stella's smile did not waver. "I've already called him, but his phone was off. I couldn't get through. Maybe you have another way to reach Lucas? Could you help me contact him?" Stellie was astounded by Stella's boldness. '