Chapter 777

“Then teach me how to do it, but you’re not frying another piece,”

Matthew insisted, his tone resolute.

He shrugged off his suit jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and took a position beside Stella.

Recognizing the futility of arguing, Stella resigned herself to instructing him through the cooking process.

Once all the dishes were laid out, everyone gathered around the dining table.

Naturally, Matthew took the seat beside Stella, while Neville gravitated towards Miley.

As he moved to sit down, Miley shot him a look of clear distaste.

Unperturbed by her visible revulsion, Neville boldly took the seat next to her.

Leaning in, he whispered to Miley, “Your mom mentioned you’d be open to getting to know me better.

What’s with the sour face, then?”

Miley hadn’t anticipated her mother telling him about this.

Caught off guard, Miley flushed with embarrassment.

Eager to steer the conversation away from Neville, she turned to Stella.

“Stella, why don’t you go first?”

Smiling, Stella rose to her feet, raising her glass.

“I’ve secured my business license.

I hope the esteemed individuals here can refer more clients my way.

”

Perry immediately chimed in, thumping his chest in a display of support.

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“Absolutely.

”

Then, with a sidelong glance at Matthew, Perry couldn’t resist adding, “Stella, you have a wealthy husband, don’t you? You don’t really need to worry about drumming up business.

”

Acting on instinct, Stella glanced at Matthew and smiled.

“But I want to rely on myself.

”

She’d left Prosperity Group with the intent of carving out a space that was solely her own, independent of Matthew’s influence.

She longed to be recognized not just as Mrs.

Clark, but also as Stella, the designer.

That had been her dream for as long as she could remember.

Matthew, attuned to Stella’s aspirations, knew he would back her in any endeavor that filled her with joy.

Lifting his glass, Matthew mirrored her smile and toasted.

“Then here’s to your success.

”