Stella spotted the approaching figure and momentarily froze. It was Marshall.
‘Okay, fine. I’ll admit he’s good-looking. But Keegan is slightly more handsome than him,I thought Stella.
She had infrequent encounters with Marshall following the banquet her family held to announce her return. Due to a prior commitment, he was unable to attend the product launch, but he made sure to send two flower baskets in his absence.
Over a month had passed since then, and Marshall seemed a little slender. His features had become more defined, but his smile remained gentle. His appearance suggested he had been at a party. He was dressed in a crisp white suit, projecting an image of refined sophistication.
When Marshall approached the store, Stella greeted him with a smile and said,
“Mr. Moore, what brings you here?”
“I attended a wedding nearby and figured I’d stop by since I haven’t been here since you took over. Not gonna lie, I was worried you wouldn’t be here,” he explained, offering a bag of candy. “Here are some sweets from the wedding. We can share the joy.”
Stella grabbed a handful of candies and took one for herself. She passed the rest to Kayla and said, “The flower baskets were more than enough, considering your busy schedule. I’m afraid I would have to pay you for your time if you were to show up to the grand reopening.”
Marshall joined in the banter, “Perhaps you could treat me to a meal to make up for last time.”
Stella paused, suddenly recalling the time when she had just divorced, and Marshall had helped her with the defamation lawsuit. She offered to treat him to a meal as compensation. However, due to Keegan’s antics, they never got to enjoy it. It had been so long since then. Stella did not expect Marshall to still remember.
“Alright. It’s a deal,” she laughed.
Stella turned to Kayla and said, “Ms. Wilson, this is my- My partner’s childhood friend, Mr. Moore. He’s a pro in the law field. If you ever have legal concerns, he’s the man to go to. You’re practically guaranteed a win in any lawsuit that comes your way.”
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