Chapter 177

"I was just passing by and thought I'd drop in. That's literally it and nothing else," Stella said. "Are you sure?" Yarrick asked. "I'm sure. By the way, I have an interview coming up, so I should get going. Maybe I'll stop by again when I have time," she said. She pulled out her phone and glanced at it, then stood up. "Okay, then," Yarrick replied. Seeing that she was about to leave, Yarrick stood as well. If she wanted to leave, there was no reason to hold her back. They used to be lovers, but now, they were just a little closer than strangers. Any feelings from the past had long since faded. Yarrick walked Stella out of the office and toward the elevator. He watched as she stepped inside and the doors closed behind her. Even as casual acquaintances, he had done all he could. After returning to his office, Yarrick sent Michael a quick message on WhatsApp. "Hey, come by my office." Soon, Michael arrived and asked, "What's up? And what was Stella doing here just now?" "She di