Chapter 59

“You could have rejected her invitation.” “Even if I did, she would be able to find another way to probe me,” Stella said mockingly, “Mr. Ford, you’re very similar to her. You should be aware of how people like you and Ms. Cohen behave. Even though I refuse to meet with you, I find myself in your car against my will.”

Free will was a false notion given the difference in their status.

It was a pity that Stella only understood this cruel reality after paying a hefty price. The car stopped in a suburban neighborhood.

It was a relatively deserted place, with no cars in sight even after a long period.

Weston flicked the ashes of his cigarette as smoke wrapped around his fingers. The deep, dark lines along his side profile looked even more mysterious under the smoke.

Stella waited for a long while, but he never opened his mouth. She unfastened her seatbelt. “Mr. Ford, what exactly do you want?” “Keep away from Gwen.”

The four words sliced through her heart like a knife.

Stella’s eyes trembled. Her heart had long been torn to pieces; how could she still feel that subtle throb of pain? But it was subtle and no longer as deep and searing as before.

do

“You should tell her that instead. Or rather, tell yourself that. Anyhow, stay away from me, you

cigarette and folded his arm back into the

said, “Your face makes her suspicious. If you don’t want your new life to

Roger and me to an even further and more secluded city? Or even to another country? You should have considered something like this happening

Emotions stirred deep within his dark eyes, but it was difficult to tell

 

too. “Mr. Ford, isn’t Freemont City too risky? Although it does allow us to keep a close watch over Ms. Sealey

did not know what

snapped back to attention, he was clear about only

that day at the Quirk’s residence.

to deliberately appear

quickly defused the situation and minimized the impact that Stella’s

the most rational

if he was possessed by a ghost, he made the most ridiculous proposal: To send

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