Love At The Next Stop Novel

Chapter 78 He Is a Jealous Man

Since the issue that had been troubling her was finally resolved, Stella was on cloud nine. However, in order to catch the wave of the upcoming peak season, she had to speed up the relocation process.

Hence, it took her about a week to settle everything. Due to the relocation, she planned to have an opening ceremony for her boutique. In a way, this could be an effective way to advertise her boutique and announce that Amon would officially set foot in this place.

In regards to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Matthew, being the president of the company, would undoubtedly be the best choice to officiate the ceremony. Her only concern was that Matthew had just returned to Hollowcrest City, so it might not necessarily be nice to call him over again.

Though feeling nervous, Stella still presented her request to Matthew, and much to her surprise, he said yes right away. Considering that Amon was not yet a widely known brand, Matthew was actually very thankful toward Stella, so for such a request from her, he wouldn’t say no for an answer.

Besides that, Stella planned to invite a few other reputable people to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Matthew would be the highlight of the ceremony.

Unexpectedly, however, Matthew proposed, “I’ll check on Miles to see if he can make it.”

Upon hearing that, Stella felt her heart skip a beat, as she didn’t expect to invite Miles to the event. Then again, he is considered my landlord. The landlord! For crying out loud!

After her last phone call with Matthew, Stella didn’t follow up with him on whether Miles would attend the event, as she had already picked a few other people to perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and she even had a few other people in mind as backup. After all, she had been in this business for some time, so she already had a couple of loyal customers like Mrs. Miller, who was a well-known figure and had agreed to attend the event.

Things were going well, but then, on that day, when she least expected it, Miles came together with Matthew.

“The ceremony is starting soon?” asked Miles.

While she was gazing at him cautiously, Stella realized that she still hadn’t gotten over the fact that he hurted her feelings previously. Not wanting to say much, she just briefly said yes.

The background music played during the event was rather loud, so they had to raise their voices; the atmosphere there was simply merry and lively.

With her flushed face, Stella had been in high spirits and looked elated.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Miles and Matthew stood at the VIP spot. With the two of them standing in the spotlight, they had attracted quite a crowd. Furthermore, Miles was a renowned entrepreneur, so everyone was impressed that the owner of the boutique could invite a person like President Grant.

As there were a lot of people on this day, Stella felt light in the head. While she was in the boutique entertaining guests, she even felt like she was about to pass out.

However, this place was much larger than the previous shop after all, so she tried her best to suppress her giddiness.

Holding a glass of wine in her hand, she was walking toward the door, but a toddler just came out of nowhere and almost ran into her. Hastily, Stella tried to avoid him, but because she was wearing heels that were unusually high, she lost her balance and was about to fall backward. Just when she thought she would embarrass herself big time by landing on her butt, someone managed to support her from behind and prevented her from falling.

Leaning against the person’s chest, Stella lifted her head and was surprised to see Miles. “Thank… Thank you, President Grant.”

notice that Miles was standing right behind her since there were

you be more careful?” Miles

With her head lowered, she smiled as she tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. “A child almost bumped into

Miles knew she was the type who would bear with things with a grin; though people had insulted her or hurted her, she could still put on a smile. Because of this particular trait about her, it awakened his desire in wanting to be protective

feelings for her. Even after finding out that she had betrayed him in their relationship by sleeping with another man, his feelings for her didn’t

by the way, President Grant, I met your ex-girlfriend the other day. We had a little chat. Did you see her?” As Stella was feeling rather awkward standing around

he didn’t get what she meant, Miles asked,

her heart sink, and she wondered how many exes he had had in the

a way, Stella figured she might as

at that moment and asked for her opinion in picking clothes. Overall, most of her existing customers were mainly women who were here

she was standing next to Stella, who was wearing high heels.

noticed this little kind act of hers. As always, Stella was kind in taking care of everyone around her, and most

the questions asked by her customer, someone tapped on her shoulder once again. When she turned

because she couldn’t rent the shop any longer. Zane, on the other hand, wasn’t affected, because he could still carry on with his construction project. The creditor was willing to give him a compensation of three hundred thousand, which enabled him to finish up the job. All in all, Stella and President James were the ones who had lost out, whereas Zane turned out to be the only winner. It

got for you,” said Zane as someone entered the boutique while carrying

knew that this type of flower basket was extremely pricey, and no one else present at the event had given her

much,”

a new leaf, and Stella

only have each other in Murdough anyway,” said

feel a little more dizzy, so she didn’t feel like speaking much; it made her

home later.

away. “I’m fine. I think it’s because of the crowd

well? Do you need me to give you a lift

complain about

how to reply, Stella

lip, Zane turned to face Miles. “President Grant, since you have

front of Miles. Considering the fact that Miles—the richer one among them two—had offered to give Stella a lift home, Zane felt inferior and

it, but as a compensation, President

smile slowly crept up

alright?” said Zane brazenly as he emphasized on the word ‘tonight’. Then, he reached out to pinch Stella’s cheek. “My little wifey, you’re getting better at taking care of your own complexion. Your face

Stella intended to evade him, but Zane was quick with his hands. Frowning, Stella tried to stop him, and she couldn’t believe that he actually called her

them were acting like lovers who were playfully teasing and flirting with one another, as though