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Chapter 290 I Do Not Trust You
Derrick said, “Sayit.”
“Whatshould I say?”
“Say whether you’re afraid of me.”
Stella replied, “Yes, I’m extremely afraid of you
She hoped that would give himasense of superiority.
But the next moment, Derrick laughed. The laugh, along with the look on his face, seemed somewhat sickly, almost
obsessive.
Itwasno surprise he looked like that. After all, these past two years, Abrahamsurelyhadn’t been kind tohim.
Stella asked. “I actually never understood why you had to make things this complicated with him.”
Theyhadgrown up together. She knew exactly what kind of person Abraham was.
“And I remember, you and your sister Kelly were never really close.”
If theyaren’tclose, why do they go along with taking Mom and Marie away just to support Kelly? Is it to help herforceme out?
Stella truly didn’t get it
Derrick narrowed his eyes. It wasn’t as bad when they didn’t talk about Kelly, but once the topic was brought up, he opened his eyes wide, cold light flashing in them. “You’re brainless, and so is Abraham. It’s driving me insane.
Stella frowned. What now? What did I say to hit his nervet
Derrick ignored her and turned to leave. Stella called our to his back, “You better take me back.”
“Don’t even think about it.
Stella gritted her teeth Ok? Fine. I’ll see if he still thinks that later.
The villa was destroyed by a gas explosion. The kitchen and even the living room on the first floor were basically wrecked. Derrick took her to another villa in the estate.
Because Stella was such a troublemaker, Derrick…
When Stella came out after her shower, exhausted from the earlier chaos, all she wanted was to sleep.
But then she saw Derrick sitting on the bed, holding a book.
Stella twitched her mouth. “What… Whatareyou doing here?”
“What am I doing here? Ihaveto keepaneye on you.”
With her ability to make trouble, evenglobalproperties wouldn’t be enough for her to blow up.
Stellalookedaround the room. There was only the bed and a small couch.
Does he expect me to sleep on the couch? He won’t even let mehavethe bed?
What are youstandingthere for? Come over here and sleep. Aren’t you tired?”
Stella blinked. “What?”
Stella scoffed. “I really don’t need your ‘benefits.”
She certainly wouldn’t want that benefit
“Leave. I’ll stop causing trouble if you do
To avoid being in the same room with Derrick, Stella gave in.
Derrickchuckled, “If you’d been good from the start, we wouldn’t have all this trouble.
Stella muttered inwardly. If he could be good if they were kidnapped? I sure can’t.
Derrick chuckled again. “It’s too late now. I don’t trust you.”
Stella, angry, gritted her teethandshot him a glare.
When Derrick saw she wasn’t moving, he tossed the covers aside and got out of bed, walking toward her.
Stella instinctively took a step back.
But the next moment. Derrick grabbed the collar of her nightgown, his grip unrestrained.
Therewasa rip as the silk fabric tore, a button flying off.
Stella stood frozen.
The room went silent.
Then, Stella leaped up, furious, “Derrick, you b*stard! I’ll tear you apart!”
“Don’t move, you better not move,” Derrick said, his voice cold as he pinned her in place.
Stella hissed. “Let go.”
Try to move again and see what happens.”
As he spoke, a sharp knife appeared in his hand, pressing against her neck in a threat.
Stella glanced at thewoundon his neck, where a bandage was still wrapped around it.
“Are you threatening me?”
Derrick shoved her against the wall, her back slamming painfully. She gritted her teeth, looking like she wanted to bite him,
He raised her chin with onehand, his fingers grazing her neck.
It was the same spot whereAbrahamhad left his mark.
His eyes darkened,and the atmosphere around him turned cold.
“So, you and Abraham really are together?”
It seemed the rumors from Rivermount were true after all.
Stella shot back, “What does it have to do with you?”