Chapter 387
As soon as the call connected, Stella questioned anxiously, “Where are you?”
“| apologize.
| intended to bid you farewell in person once you left the stage, but my assistant was pressuringto leave for
the airport.
” Malcolm's voice brimmed with regret.
“I'am truly sorry for our rushed meeting this time.
I'll make arrangements for our next encounter.
Disappointment washed over Stella as she lowered her gaze.
Yet she couldn't fault Maverick, knowing he had squeezed this meeting into his tight schedule.
“I'm delighted to have seen you tonight.
Your gown suits you splendidly, exuding elegance that perfectly complements your disposition.
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| eagerly anticipate our next rendezvous.
His words carried a genuine sincerity.
Despite her lingering discontent, Stella couldn’t remain angry.
She thanked him softly and urged him to travel safely before ending the call.
Stella placed her phone back into her bag, sighing.
She'd initially anticipated sharing a quiet conversation with Maverick, but his hasty departure had thwarted her
plans.
She was uncertain when they'd meet again.
On the opposite side, within the hotel's presidential suite, Matthew set his phone onto the table, removed his
black suit jacket, and slipped back into the dark blue suit he’d worn earlier.
His movements were unhurried, devoid of any emotional expression.
Neville, sitting nearby, let out a sigh of relief, still shaken by the earlier events.
Observing Matthew's expression, he asked tentatively, “Did Stella grow suspicious?”
Matthew shook his head.
“That's a relief,” Neville said, his relief palpable.
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However, such an action might have roused her suspicions.
Their encounter might not have concluded as harmoniously as it did.
Neville managed to regain his composure and voiced his concerns.
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saved you this unnecessary ordeal.