How could she even begin to unravel the tangled web of her connection with Matthew? Her eyes flicked to the clock, and last nights news replayed in her mind: Lindsay had cdown with a fever.
Matthew must have been attending to her.
There was no way he could make it to the Launch today.
Walking alongside Stella, Doreen spoke and noticed that Stellas gaze drifted, her mind elsewhere, her eyes fixed but unfocused.
Doreens voice broke through her reverie.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStella? Hello? Whats on your mind? Startled, Stella blinked, snapping back to reality.
Oh, sorry. Its nothing, she said quickly, pushing aside her thoughts.
Lets keep going.
Shaking off her distraction, she immersed herself in the work at hand.
Dressed in a sleek, professional ensemble, Stella exuded understated elegance.
The clean lines and finely crafted material emphasized her confidence, and under the stage lights, she seemed to command the room effortlessly.
Her presence was magnetic, her posture straight, and her concentration sharp as she meticulously reviewed the run-through.
Script in hand, she ensured that every element was perfectly aligned, giving no margin for error.
Then, without warning, a familiar figure appeared in the periphery- Matthew.
Matthews arrival sent ripples through the crowd, but the real focus was Lindsay, who sat beside him in a wheelchair.
The venue buzzed with curiosity, srecalling that this wasnt the first tMatthew had appeared with this woman at a public event.
Whispers spread, speculating about who she truly was and what role she played in his Life.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHearing the growing commotion, Stella turned her head.
Her eyes found Matthew, and a flash of surprise crossed her face.
But then, seeing Lindsay, comprehension dawned, though a dull ache accompanied it. Of course, she thought, Lindsay mustve insisted on coming, which explained why Matthew showed up.
Bitterness pinched at her heart, but she quickly forced it down, reminding herself not to Vet personal feelings interfere. With a steadying breath, Stella redirected her focus.
This product launch was the culmination of her relentless hard work, and she wouldnt let anything derail her now. The event began, lights dimming to cast an air of elegance and anticipation over the crowd.
Stella coordinated the final details flawlessly, and then slipped backstage to observe.
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