Chapter 16

While Lisette basked in her happiness, the Sullivans were embroiled in a total mess. Jasper kicked Stella out of his villa and cut off the credit cards he'd given her. He'd also publicly announced that he was no longer Stella's uncle. After losing the protection of the Sullivans, nothing came easily to Stella. She didn't want to be sent overseas by Jasper just like that, either, so she waited for Jasper in front of his villa every day. The moment Jasper left his house, she'd insistently hound him like a venomous snake. She tossed her dignity to the side in hopes that Jasper would deign to glance at her. "Don't do this to me, Jasper, please," she begged. "I screwed up, I know, so can you please forgive me one more time? Please? "I know how mad you're at me, but I can change, I promise. I can become the gentle and kind Stella in your eyes anytime you want. "If you want me to, Jasper—Uncle Jasper—I can even apologize to Lisette and beg for her forgiveness, but please don't aband