Chapter 21 The Price of Being Petty
Seeing that Stella remained firm and unyielding, her words were as sharp as knives. Annoyed, he took a couple of drags from his cigarette.
“Then you tell me, what do you want to do?”
In his mind, he had already given her everything she could possibly want. She had taken all the benefits.
Now, all he wanted was for Rianne to come back.
Stella said. “As for the wedding, don’t even bother discussing it with me. We’re completely done.”
“You…”
Completely done! Where did she get the confidence to say that to me
Stella continued, “And as for Rianne, you can forget about that too. If you have the ability, then go and bring her back yourself to treat Lillian. You’re so rich, so capable–do you really need to go through me?”
Her words were dripping with sarcasm. Ethan’s face darkened with anger at her mocking tone.
If money or power could solve the problem with Rianne, would he still be wasting his time here with Stella?
He had already called Rianne earlier when he was outside, and she had flat–out refused. On top of that, the man backing Rianne made it impossible for him to force her into anything.
Frustration clouded Ethan’s face.
Stella asked. “Anything else? If not, take me to the Oriental Grand Tower.”
It wasn’t exactly easy to hail a cab here, and since he had ordered Jason to drive her car away, it was only fair that he took her where she needed to go.
Ethan frowned. “What are you going to the Oriental Grand Tower for? Do you have an interview? Looking for a job as a backup plan?”
“None of your business.”
Her res
response was just as sharp as before.
Ethan fell silent..
This woman, she was nothing but defiant.
He was itching to wear down her resolve, chipping away at it bit by bit….
Just then, his phone rang.
Lillian was calling. He glanced at Stella, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately answered.
“Lillian, you’re awake?”
“Ethan, I feel terrible.”
Her weak and pained voice came through the phone. The moment Ethan heard it, he instinctively glanced at Stella. His impatience was directed at Stella, but beneath it all, there was nothing but worry for Lillian.
“Don’t panic. Call the doctor first,” he said gently.
Chapter 21 The Price of Being Petty
“No, the doctor said I’m already on too many medications”
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It made sense. Her body was dealing with multiple conditions at once. She probably had to take medicine every half hour–it was enough to make anyone sick to their stomach.
Thinking about Lillian’s frail condition, a deep worry flickered in Ethan’s eyes. Tll come over right now.
“If you’re busy, it’s okay,” Lillian murmured.
Ethan glanced at Stella again before replying, “Tm not that busy”
Stella scoffed. As soon as he hung up, the corners of her lips curled into a mocking smirk.
Just moments ago, Ethan had acted like he never wanted to see her again..
Now, he couldn’t even wait until the middle of the night before rushing over at the first sign of trouble? She had to admit- Lillian still had a strong hold on him. Just one phone call, and he was already eager to run to her side.
Ethan’s face darkened. He pulled out a card and handed it to Stella. “Take a cab”
It was obvious–he was trying to get rid of her.
Stella took the card, tucked it into her bag, but didn’t get out of the car.
“Drive me there.”
It was freezing outside, and besides, she hadn’t begged to get into his car in the first place.
Ethan didn’t start the engine. Stella didn’t budge either, making it clear that if he didn’t take her to her destination, she wasn’t getting out.
She took the money, but she isn’t leaving? Ethan’s temple throbbed with frustration.
Left with no choice, he drove her there.
A she stepped out of the car, Ethan couldn’t help but give her one last warning. “Think carefully about the wedding. If the Reed family suffers begause of you, your job prospects won’t be looking too great either?
Stella raised an eyebrow but remained silent.
Still trying to threaten her? Her icy gaze locked onto his as she retorted, “Lillian was raised by the Reed family. Shouldn’t their losses be your concern?”
“It is, but that doesn’t mean you won’t bear the consequences of your actions.”
No matter what, the Reed family would take their anger out on her for any damage caused.
Stella let out a low chuckle. “Go on, then. Get to your precious hospital. Who knows? This might be the last time you see her.”
With that many illnesses, she could drop dead at any moment.
Ethan clenched his jaw. “You-”
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