Chapter 159

Grace strutted over in her heels, her dress swaying with every step. She reached out and looped her arm through Stella's like they were old besties. "Stella, long time no see. You're looking stunning as always." Her voice was honey-sweet, laced with obvious sarcasm. Stella smoothly pulled her arm back, still keeping that polite smile on her face. "You're too kind, Miss Carter." She knew perfectly well what Grace was playing at. But since this was all for show, Stella knew how to play nice too. Grace didn't seem fazed—if anything, her smile grew wider. "Oh, that reminds me—I've got some exciting news. I'm getting engaged!" That smug look on her face didn't go unnoticed. Stella kept her cool. If it was Dr. Reed she was talking about, then fine—Grace had a thing for him. But if she thought Stella would be upset over it, well, she was way off the mark. "Congrats," Stella said with all the fake enthusiasm the occasion demanded. Of course Grace knew that was just lip service. "You *have* to