Chapter 983

Matthew just raised an eyebrow, not denying it.

Annoyed, Miley blurted out, “I knew it, the rich just don’t care about money.

I should’ve charged more today.

I was too nice.

”

Stella looked puzzled.

“What’s going on?”

Miley, still fuming, spilled the whole story.

“This morning, Neville’s mom showed up at my office.

She handed me a check for twenty million, telling me to break up with Neville.

I was so mad that I actually took the check.

”

Stella was taken aback.

“But Miley, you’re successful and run a modeling agency.

Why would she do that?”

With a bitter laugh, Miley continued, “She basically implied that my work in the entertainment industry makes me…unworthy.

She thought she could just buy me off.

I just don’t understand.

Why don’t they like me?”

As Miley talked, her anger turned to hurt.

Stella’s expression darkened in sympathy when a voice outside said, “I Mr.

Pierce.

”

Neville strode towards them.

Stella instinctively glanced at Matthew.

Noticing his composed dem

eanor, she realized that he must have informed Neville of Miley’s whereabouts.

She was impressed by Matthew’s keen awareness of the tension between Miley and Neville.

After much thought, Stella concluded that as Miley’s closest friend, it wasn’t her place to meddle.

It was better for Miley and Neville to sort things out themselves.

As Neville approached, he gave Stella a brief nod and said, “Hi, Stella.

”

His voice was steady, but his anxious expression betrayed his worry.

His gaze shifted to Miley, but she turned away, refusing to look at him.

Neville’s brow furrowed.

“Stella, I need to speak with Miley alone.

Would you mind moving?”

Without hesitation, Matthew rose and led Stella away.

“Stella…” Miley began, reaching for her bag to follow them.

But Neville caught her hand.