Chapter 2084

She couldn’t help but remark, “Look, isn’t that Mr.

Lowell and Stella? They seem to be dining together.

”

Her comment had the intended effect.

Turning around, she caught Joann glaring at Stella’s retreating figure, her eyes filled with jealousy.

“That f@cking bitch has no shame! Stella’s married, yet here she is, tempting another woman’s fiancé!” Seething with rage, Joann clenched her teeth and muttered, “I’m curious to see what those two are up to in there alone!”

As she was about to move forward, Lindsay halted her.

“Joann, don’t be rash.

You and Mr.

Lowell aren’t back together yet.

Don’t upset him now.

They might be discussing something crucial.

”

But how could Joann remain calm when it came to Bennett?

Her voice rose with frustration.

“Stella’s just a mediocre designer, right? What could she possibly have to discuss with Bennett that’s so important? I think she’s up to no good.

Why didn’t she just perish in that plane crash?”

Despite her harsh words, Joann ultimately refrained from confronting them in their private room, fearing Bennett’s reaction.

Yet, she felt like she had lost a part of herself, distracted throughout the meal.

Visions of Bennett and Stella entering the room together, chatting and laughing, haunted her.

Joann couldn’t stop speculating about their conversation.

The food did nothing to lift her spirits.

After a moment’s thought, she stood decisively and declared, “No, I need to confront Stella, make her see reason, and keep her away from Bennett.

”

Lindsay, hiding her excitement, watched with a gleam in her eye.

She anticipated an interesting spectacle unfolding soon.

Inside the private dining room, Stella inquired about Bennett’s injury.

“How’s your back?”

Earlier that day, Bennett had extended an unexpected Lunch invitation.

Recalling how he had rescued her previously and her pending gratitude, she accepted.

Matthew had intended to join her, but business at the company detained him, so she attended alone.

Bennett offered a reassuring smile.

“It’s nearly healed.

”

His gaze lingered on Stella, as if he harbored unspoken thoughts.

Catching his hesitance, Stella probed, “Is there something on your mind?”

After a moment’s pause, Bennett ventured, “I do have a question, though you’re not obliged to answer.

”

Stella, taken aback momentarily, nodded in assent.

Bennett continued, “Can you recall the exact location of the orphanage where you stayed after you were lost?”

Upon hearing this, Stella realized that Bennett still harbored doubts about her true identity.