Chapter 1408

Stellie, though clearly displeased, motioned for her men to release Stella. Ronan approached Stella with a calm, measured stride and helped her to her feet. "Stella, we've only just started dating, and here you are asking me for a big favor. How do you plan to thank me?" Stella responded with a hint of mischief, "Maybe I could devote myself to you?" Ronan laughed softly. "I'm not Lucas. Your allure isn't my weakness." "So, what do you want from me?" "I haven't quite decided what I want yet," Ronan said. "How about you owe me a favor, and I'll let you know when I've made up my mind?" "Sure, that's fair." Stellie, feeling ignored, interjected sharply, "Ronan, do you not see me standing here?" "Ms. Sandow, someone of your importance? Impossible to overlook." "When did you two get together?" Stellie asked. Stella pondered to herself, noting the familiarity between Stellie and Ronan. 'They've clearly known each other for some time. The elite circles of Hayshiport and Valtara are m