Love At The Next Stop Novel

Chapter 64 Either Do It or Buzz Off

Xavier’s words were rather tactful, implying that Stella should at least treat him to a meal since she’d gotten a commission. She’d hesitate if it were his treat, but since he was asking her for a treat, she’d appear stingy if she were to decline. Thus, she agreed readily despite having gotten nary a penny.

That night, she dressed as usual and went to the agreed-upon venue. She’d thought that conversation would be sparse, but Xavier was an extremely charismatic person and talked about his hometown, the local specialties, and the quaint small town. His descriptions actually riveted her, and she listened to him with both cheeks propped on her hands even as she yearned to visit the place.

Very quickly, they finished eating. Stella wanted to hail a taxi home, but Xavier offered to give her a lift. At this, she hurriedly waved a dismissive hand. “No, no, it’s okay. I’ll just hail a taxi home.” If he knows where I live, what if he then harasses me in the future? Perhaps it was an unnecessary worry, but she’d received love letters from male classmates ever since young throughout her life, so such wariness was instinct.

“It happens to be on my way, so no worries,” Xavier said to Stella at the side while sitting in his car.

“I’m divorced,” Stella blurted. What she meant was that a divorcee should keep some distance from men.

“That’s one less thing to worry about, so why the hesitation?” Xavier asked with a chuckle.

Having no other choice, Stella got into his car since it was also difficult to get a taxi here.

“Many women nowadays are doing what only married women ought to be doing, anyway. I never expected you to be such a traditional person.”

This ordinary remark had Stella’s face flushing bright red. Dang! I’m now the one who read too much into things! The entire drive was spent in silence until they arrived at her house. The place she rented was in an old community where the rent was cheaper. The building was in the alley which a car couldn’t enter, so she requested that he stop by the roadside.

Just when she’d gotten out of the car, she stepped onto the curb and stumbled. Her ankle twisted, and pain shot up her leg. Moreover, she’d just bought these shoes a few days ago at 200, so the heels were flimsy considering the fact that the price of her shoes had plummeted from a few thousand to 200 ever since she knew that she was no longer well-off. The heel dangled from the shoe, a moment away from falling off. As this was the first time she’d ever encountered such a situation in her life, she was naturally embarrassed.

Upon noticing her mortified expression, Xavier promptly asked her what was wrong.

“Everything’s fine.” The moment Stella finished saying this, her body tilted to the side, and she almost fell.

Xavier alighted from the car. Although Stella had tried her best to conceal her embarrassment, she didn’t quite manage it. Surprisingly, his mood lifted a notch when he noticed the slip-up. The usually calm and unruffled Miss Johansson

it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to take off my shoes. Fine, I’ll just let him help me since he has already sent me home

wrapped an arm around her shoulder and helped her to the

his eyes narrowed as he pinned his gaze on the situation from afar. He didn’t know what had happened to Stella since she put up an excellent front, but he could see Xavier helping her into the alley. He had no inkling what happened thereafter, nor did he want to know, so

now, President Daniels,” Stella said in front of the elevator, afraid of an unfamiliar

When the elevator arrived, he followed her in, rendering her at a

any men’s slippers here, so you don’t need to change your shoes.” Then, she

her and crouched before her. Picking up her foot, he started massaging it, stunning Stella since no one had ever massaged her foot thus far. When he slipped off her socks, her ankle was noticeably red and swollen. “Does it hurt?” he asked, looking up

really. I don’t feel much pain, so it’ll probably be fine after a

he continued massaging her foot, tarrying for so long that Stella grew embarrassed. When he was

minutes! His hands are truly strong. After deliberating for a moment, she sent him a WhatsApp message. ‘Thank you.’

to socialize with him? Even if he needs someone with him, I’m not high up enough on the ladder. There’s

car at night, he said nothing throughout

personally; the first time he’d mentioned it was through WhatsApp, and the second time was to someone else. Furthermore, no one in the company

in the private room the other party had reserved. Miles didn’t bother to introduce Stella, and when the

men sauntered over to Stella and peered down her neckline. Never having expected such a move, her expression turned panicked for a moment.

helpless gaze, hoping that he’d help her out since he helped her at the clubhouse the other time. However, Miles didn’t notice her imploring gaze though she couldn’t be sure whether he truly didn’t see it or deliberately feigned ignorance. Anyhow, she was truly at a loss. The moment she took a sip, she started coughing

more excited as though he’d seen a virgin. “Why don’t we go to the karaoke lounge together later, Miss Johansson?”

attend with me later.” Miles finally tilted his head and helped

was very beautiful, so they thought that she was familiar with the rules at a drinking

with Stella since the specific details of the contract

taken a sip of Jack Yukon, Stella’s mind was still hazy, and she wound down