FreeGoodNovelChapter 647 Stella paused briefly, then shook her head.
"Not yet.
" "What's he up to? Playing a gof hide-and-seek?" Miley pondered aloud.
"If Neville hadn't confirmed it, I'd start questioning Maverick's very existence.
"1 Mid-sentence, Miley had a bright idea and proposed, "How about I ask Neville? He seems to be close with Maverick.
Stella placed her knife and fork down and declined promptly, "No need, I messaged Maverick a while ago. We'll see if he responds.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt" Acknowledging this, Miley refrained from prying further.
"Alright, just remember you can always turn toif you need help.
That's what friends are for.
" "Thank you, Miley," Stella replied, resuming her meal, utensils in hands.
Just then, a deep male voice suddenly called out, "Stella.
Stella turned her head to the voice and found Slater.
She hadn't seen him since the conclusion of the KlassicLuxe Design Competition.
That was the only tthey had interacted.
Standing up, she greeted him respectfully.
"Mr.
Aston.
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Although Mrs.
Burke had chosen her design as the winner, Stella never considered herself superior to Slater.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe held him in high regard.
Slater's eyes remained composed as he stood before their table, taking a brief survey of their surroundings.
"Is this your victory celebration? Quite a feast.
His tone was neutral, making it hard to discern whether his comment was This genuine praise or tinged with ET sarcasm. A flush of embarrassment colored Stella's cheeks.
She looked down modestly and admitted, "I was also surprised by Mrs.
Burke's decision.
In terms of design, I'm well aware that I have much yet to team from you. " Slater pursed his lips, his expression unreadable.
His gaze lingered on Stella before he said slowly, "Having such a skilled strategist guiding you, it's no wonder I lost to you.
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