Ch.645 Chapter 647 - When Love Comes Late

Stella paused briefly, then shook her head.

âNot yet.

âWhatâs he up to? Playing a game of hide-and-seek?â Miley pondered aloud.

âIf Neville hadnât confirmed it, Iâd start questioning Maverickâs very existence.

Mid-sentence, Miley had a bright idea and proposed, âHow about I ask Neville? He seems to be close with Maverick.

Stella placed her knife and fork down and declined promptly, âNo need, I messaged Maverick a while ago.

Weâll see if he responds.

Acknowledging this, Miley refrained from prying further.

âAlright, just remember you can always turn to me if you need help.

Thatâs what friends are for.

âThank you, Miley,â Stella replied, resuming her meal, utensils in hands.

Just then, a deep male voice suddenly called out, âStella.

Stella turned her head to the voice and found Slater.

She hadnât seen him since the conclusion of the KlassicLuxe Design Competition.

That was the only time they had interacted.

Standing up, she greeted him respectfully.

âMr.

Aston.

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Although Mrs.

Burke had chosen her design as the winner, Stella never considered herself superior to Slater.

She held him in high regard.

Slaterâs eyes remained composed as he stood before their table, taking a brief survey of their surroundings.

âIs this your victory celebration? Quite a feast.

His tone was neutral, making it hard to discern whether his comment was genuine praise or tinged with sarcasm.

A flush of embarrassment colored Stellaâs cheeks.

She looked down modestly and admitted, âI was also surprised by Mrs.

Burkeâs decision.

In terms of design, Iâm well aware that I have much yet to learn from you.

Slater pursed his lips, his expression unreadable.

His gaze lingered on Stella before he said slowly, âHaving such a skilled strategist guiding you, itâs no wonder I lost to you.