Stella looked up at Briony, her expression dead serious. "Wait, is Rosita sick or something? Like, one of those trashy novel plots-tragic ex-girlfriend needs a kidney transplant or whatever... Hold up! You don't think Stewart's after your organs, do you?"

Briony just stared at her. "...."

As ridiculous as it sounded, Stella had actually gotten about half of it right.

"He said Rosita has a brain tumor," Briony replied quietly.

Stella's eyes went wide. "No way. Seriously? Wow, karma really is working overtime! Couldn't have happened to a nicer person, honestly."

Briony pressed her lips together, frowning slightly.

"What's with that look?" Stella frowned too. "Are you actually worried Stewart wants your body parts? Relax, even if he's lost his mind, Rosita needs a brain, not a kidney. Unless Stewart's found a mad scientist somewhere, you're safe—your head's staying right where it is."

Briony shot her a tired look. “Star, maybe lay off the soap operas for a while.”

“Alright, alright, I just thought I'd try to cheer you up a little." Stella put her hands up in surrender.

Briony sighed. "Just finish reading the agreement, will you?"

"Sure." Stella nodded obediently and went back to scanning the contract.

Honestly, those first few terms looked pretty good to Stella.

much money? The

kid—and his mistress's kid, no less-for five long years. As far as Stella was

to the last page. Suddenly, her gaze froze on an extra clause

addendum? It isn't spelled

Briony's face was tense. "It

pulled a face like she'd bitten into

really was too naive. I mean, what's Stewart's

her temples. "I wish I knew what he

propped her chin on her hand

mood in the room suddenly turned

and a moment later,

the dishes were set out

cake, and shoved it in her mouth. Through a mouthful, she mumbled, "Forget the jerk for now,

an appetite. She absentmindedly ladled herself some soup and

her rice with her

curious about those

at the thought, which was

Stella didn't think ignoring it would

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