Chapter 173 Who Dares?

ATL Empire still seemed in trouble, and I wondered what was happening. The traffic light turned green,

and I continued driving. “I’m almost home.”

Stella’s voice sounded a bit moody as she said, “Come on. I have no friends here, and I need someone to

talk to.”

“Then wait for me at the coffeehouse across the office building.” I glanced at the kindergarten, turned the

car around, and headed back.

At the coffeehouse, Stella was nowhere to be found. I was about to call her when she entered with a

smile, looking pretty as ever. She set a small paper bag in front of me. “It’s for you.”

I gave her and the bag a puzzled look. “What is it?”

“It’s from the latest YSL collection. I just got it,‘ she said.

I knew the lipstick was quite expensive. “I rarely wear makeup. You should keep it for yourself.”

“And you gave me a treat,

Just take it.”

then,” I replied, not wanting to

suddenly said, “You had a rough night,

“I had a drink with friends last night and got home

that bad?”

concerned. “Staying up late is a big no–no. It ages the skin

a single mom. I

what I said, I felt self–conscious seeing Stella’s beautiful face. Even Ivanna had reminded

care

until Stella shifted the conversation to her family.

out the window and reclining on the sofa.

I can go

over b

to do

up, she looked at

it?” I sipped my coffee,

caffeine that day.

head helplessly. “I suppose you’ve never experienced it,

let alone me.”

mean?” I knew she

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