Chapter 0329
Irene ordered a Chai tea.
Once they had their drinks in hand, they went to sit in one of the booths in the back of the shop.
Stella still refused to look at Irene despite them sitting across from one another.
“Why do you keep visiting my fiancé?” Irene boldly asked.
Stella was amazed that she asked so openly, and she found herself looking Irene over briefly. She was beautiful and looked nothing like Stella; it made her wonder what Ethan’s type was.
Perhaps he would go for any pretty face.
“As I said… it was a mistake,” Stella murmured, staring down at her water bottle.
“Going to the wrong house once is a mistake,” Stella said, raising her brows. “But twice? Please don’t play me for a fool. I know something is up and I’d like to know what it is, Stella.”
Stella’s eyes widened as she looked up.
“H…how do you know my name?” Stella asked; she didn’t remember introducing herself to Irene.
Stella knew Irene’s name because she was the most known she–wolf around the world, being a Landry and all. But barely anyone knew Stella’s name unless they were regulars at the strip club.
“I know things,” Irene said taking a sip of her tea before setting the mug down. “Now, let’s cut the small talk. I would like the truth about your relationship with Ethan Cash.”
Stella continued to nervously nibble on her bottom lip, her eyes darting around the room like she feared Ethan would appear at any moment.
She feared what he might do if he were to find Stella speaking with Irene like this. Would he make good on his promise and kill Stella? What about their baby?
Instinctively she put her hand on her belly.
“Are you not feeling well?” Irene asked, narrowing her eyes at Stella’s hand.
Stella dropped her hand to her side and clenched her fist.
“I’m fine,” she murmured. “But I really should be going. Thank you for the water.”
She started to slide out of the booth, but Irene put a hand on her arm, stopping her.
“I highly advise that you tell me the truth, Stella,” Irene said coldly, her eyes turning icy. “Because you won’t like me if I have to take it from you by force. As you probably already know, I am a Landry, and we have our ways…”
Stella shivered as she stared into Irene’s deadly eyes.
She was right; Ethan might have power, but it didn’t compare to Irene’s power. She could use her Lycan father and pull the information out of her by force and then discard her body without anyone even noticing she was missing
She settled back into her seat afraid to move any
further.
“We met at the strip club,” Stella began, her eyes focused on the table. “He pursued me. I didn’t know about you until I saw you together the other day.”
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Chapter 0329
“Did you sleep together?” Irene asked, her tone indifferent like she was trying to keep the emotions out of her voice but failing slightly.
“Yes.”
“Are you in a relationship with him?” Irene asked.
“No,” Stella whispered.
Irene nodded, taking another sip of her tea, trying to keep her composure.
“Did he end his little arrangement with you? Or is it still active?”
“Not officially,” Stella answered, her eyes squeezing shut as she thought of the words to say. returning my calls. I’ve been trying to reach out to him but”
“He stopped
“Why?” Irene asked sharply. “Why are you trying to reach him? You clearly already know that he’s committed. You said you saw us together.”
“Because I needed to tell him something,” she whispered, her tone wavering.
Irene narrowed her eyes.
“And what could be so important?” She asked.
“I’m pregnant… with Ethan’s baby.”
