Chapter 78
When Love Comes Late
He didnât say anything wrong, did he?
After Stella ran up to the man, she stood with one hand on her waist and asked seriously, âDid Miley send you here? Where is she?â
The man, who was wearing black sunglasses, smiled at her charmingly.
âHello, Stella.
My name is Perry Byrd.
Nice to meet you.
She needed to take a rest, so she asked me to pick you up here.
â His voice was magnetic and pleasant.
âAre you surprised?â He waved the placard in his hand.
When Stella noticed the awkward stares passers-by were giving them, she felt extremely embarrassed.
She palmed her forehead and then waved.
âPlease put that away now.
â
âSorry, I canât.
She said that I mustnât put this away until you get into the car,â Perry said seriously, pointing at a vehicle close by.
Stella sighed helplessly and slipped into the passenger seat.
As soon as she buckled up, she called Miley.
âYou agreed that you would come pick me up at the airport? Where are you?â Stella asked.
She took a look at Perry, who was doing away with the placard, and asked in a low voice, âWhatâs this guyâs deal? Why did-â
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âOh, Perry is the surprise I told you about.
â Miley chuckled.
âHeâs the youngest model signed to my agency.
Youâre about to be single, arenât you? Remember you agreed that I introduce you to some models?
What do you think of Perry? Heâs your type, isnât he? If not, I can get you someone different.
Or better stillââ
âEnough!â Stella cut her off, unable to take her outrageous suggestions and questions anymore.
âI was drunk, Miley.
How could you take the words of a drunk woman seriously? Donât mess around again.
I canât handle such embarrassment a second time, okay?â
Miley laughed again.
âOkay, okay.
My hands are up.
Anyway, Iâm currently at Pearl Hotel.
You two should come over here quickly.
Iâll treat you to a meal.
â
Having slept through most of the flight, Stella was yet to eat anything today.
This invitation dispelled her annoyance in no time.
However, she still thought it wise to say seriously, âIâll let this slide this time.
If you pull such a stunt on me again, we are done.
â
Miley nodded.
âNoted, maâam.
Donât keep me waiting for too long.
â