He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 123

n that moment, Felix felt his heart being ripped in two! He stood frozen in the shadows like a statue, watching everything he once had blossom in another

han’s arms.

verwhelmed by immense jealousy and pain, he lost control and rushed out, falling to his knees in front of Stella’s apartment building. He knelt there all night, egging for forgiveness, letting the night dew soak his clothes, until the security guards “escorted” him away at dawn.

[owever, this “self–pity” act, aside from becoming a joke for the security guards and early–rising neighbors, did not earn him a single shred of sympathy from

tella.

he didn’t even glance down from her window.

elix’s various attempts at entanglement, though annoying, did not truly affect the development of Stella and Archer’s relationship.

rcher gave Stella immense respect, understanding, and space. His maturity, sincerity, and consideration stood in stark contrast to Felix’s paranoid obsession, hich in turn helped Stella see more clearly what a truly healthy love was.

n Stella’s birthday, Archer planned a grand surprise.

e booked the panoramic revolving restaurant at the top of the city’s tallest building, decorated it with countless white roses flown in from abroad and vinkling star lights, and invited their closest friends.

Then Stella walked into the restaurant, led by Archer, she was stunned by the dreamlike scene before her.

he melodious sound of a violin filled the air, and outside the window, the brilliant city lights sparkled like a river of stars.

rcher led her by the hand to the center of the restaurant. In front of all their friends, he knelt on one knee, took a velvet box from his pocket, and opened it to veal an exquisitely designed diamond ring with deep symbolic meaning.

tella,” Archer looked up at her, his blue eyes filled with sincere love and nervousness, “meeting you was the most beautiful accident of my life. Your talent, ur resilience, your kindness–they all fascinate me deeply. I can’t say I can heal the wounds of your past, but I swear I will spend every day of the rest of my

e loving you, respecting you, and protecting you, ensuring you live forever in sunshine and happiness. Marry me, will you?”

ella looked at the brilliant man before her, at the undisguised love and anxiety in his eyes, and a complex warmth and emotion washed over her.

le shadows of the past seemed to be gradually fading, and a new, hopeful life was beckoning to her.

le hesitated, but more than that, she was softened by his sincerity.

st as her lips parted, ready to give her answer.

ANG!

ie restaurant doors were thrown open violently! A figure burst in like an out of control beast, knocking over the champagne tower at the entrance and

using a wave of gasps!

was Felix!

e must have found out somehow. Itis hair was a mess, his clothes were disheveled, and his eyes were terrifyingly bloodshot, the noble and dignifted CEO of e Vance Corporation was gone.

e stumbled towards Stella and Archer, his eyes fixed on Stella, his voice hoarse and broken with a desperate madness.

Stella! Don’t! Don’t say yes to him! I was wrong! I really know I was wrong! Look, I’ve taken care of everything! Hazel is gone, I sent the child away too! I don’t

eed the Vance Corporation! I don’t need anything! All I’m asking is for you to give me one more chance! just onel I’m begging you!”

s he spoke, he reached out to grab Stella’s arm and even tried to push aside the kneeling Archerl

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Archer’s bodyguards immediately stepped in to stop him, and the scene descended into chaos.

Stella looked at the man before her, who was acting like a complete madman, and her eyes showed no emotion, only a cold disgust and utter disappointment.

She took a step forward, positioning herself in front of Archer, and looked directly at Felix. Her voice was clear and cold, as if coated in ice.

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