NovelEnglishStella returned to the Sanders residence to find Boris already home.
Today, Boris was all spruced up, his face breaking into a grin the moment he saw her.
"Elle, your Uncle Augus just called me. The share transfer will be sorted within a week."
Looking at the feast spread out on the table, Stella finally understood Boris's eagerness.
Boris nudged her towards a chair at the dining table.
"Sit, sit. Have you thought about what you'll do with the money?"
Stella lowered her lashes, pondering, a hint of vulnerability crossing her face.
"l... can | plan for this money myself? But, Bonnie said she wanted it."
Boris was aware an had a girlfriend named Bonnie, whom he had seen around the villa. That girl seemed cunning at first
glance.
Despite his flaws and unreliability, Boris had a clear view of these women's intentions.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHearing Stella, his expression darkened instantly.
An outsider, not even part of the family, dreaming about the shares? Absurd!
"She told you that?"
"Yeah, she cto the villa last night, quite aggressive. Dad, | don't think she likes me."
"What does she count for, not even married into the family yet! Elle, don't be scared, | will make sure you're taken care of."
Stella's face showed immediate relief as she clutched his sleeve.
"Dad, please don't tell her | said this. She'lle afteragain, and you're not always hto protect me."
Her fear seemed so genuine, as if she had been bullied by Bonnie countless times.
Boris had always been hands-off with Stella. When she wanted to move back, he allowed it without prying into her reasons.
Seeing her so afraid of Bonnie, he slammed his hand on the table.
"Elle, though you've only recently been found, you're a recognized member of the Sanders family. Bonnie is an outsider; you have
no reason to fear her. If she dares to bully you, fight back."
"What if my brother causes trouble?"
"If he dares to touch you, I'll cut off all his cards. It seems this boy has been spoiled rotten outside, etting who his real family
is."
A slight smile played on Stella's lips as she quietly continued her meal.
She had grasped Boris's stance; at this critical moment of share transfer, Boris would unconditionally support her.
It was tto settle the debts an and Bonnie owed her.
After dinner, she retreated to her room.
Stella was always languid, as if she could fall asleep at any moment.
Unknown to anyone, she had rarely slept well before. Especially at night, she'd rather spend the whole night in a mall than return
to her rented place.
Having faced cold realities from a young age, she knew all too well the dangers a beautiful girl living alone might encounter.
Most dangers cfrom men. At school, she faced bullying from Bonnie and an, and an's cronies would also pick on her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏman quickly fell asleep.
Boris knocked from outside, but no response came.
"Elle, asleep already?"
Stella opened her eyes, got up, and opened the door to find Boris, now changed into a suit, likely heading out.
He handed her a card. "No pin, there's two hundred thousand dollars in it for you to use as pocket money."
"Thank you, Dad."
Stella was surprised; this was the first tBoris had spoken to her like this since she was acknowledged.
Stella remained silent, her impression of Boris beginning to change.
He might be a rake, but he was clear-eyed about it.
"I will, Dad."
Boris nodded and left, throwing over his shoulder, "And watch out for your brother too; he's no saint either."
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