Chapter 1614

As soon as the door swung open, Stella's assistant stood rigidly at the entrance. Upon spotting Stella, the assistant hurried forward with a smile. However, she instinctively stepped back upon noticing Lucas lurking behind Stella. "Why are you lingering outside in the cold? You might catch a cold," Stella inquired. "I'm not cold. I'm tough and won't freeze," the assistant replied. Stella glanced at Lucas. "I'm off then." Lucas pulled Stella close, planting a kiss on her cheek. "Alright, I'll head straight to the airport and won't come to see you." Stella nodded, leaving with her assistant. In the elevator, the assistant whispered, "I didn't dare with Mr. White around." "What was that?" Stella asked, not catching it. "I mean, knowing Mr. White was in your room, I was afraid to interrupt anything important," the assistant explained. Stella gave her assistant a quizzical look. "What's gotten into you?" "Am I wrong? Look at the mark on your neck—it wasn't there when we wrapped u