Chapter 1490


    Ste’s expression turned serious.


    “Ste, what’s going on?” Felicity noticed the sudden change in her best friend’s demeanor and felt a


    twinge of concern.


    Ste collected herself and said, “Tell me, how is Vermont treating you?”


    Felicity’s eyes sparkled, as she responded, “He’s… treating me well. I don’t have to worry about


    cleaning or doingundry. He’s always there to lend a hand, even when ites to cooking. After


    meals, he takes care of the dishes. He also handles things like changing the light bulbs and fixing the


    pipes, so I don’t have to do it myself.”


    Her words caused Ste to be surprised.


    “Tell me something beyond being handy around the house.”


    “He drives me to and from work and saves my favorite food for me. He’s quick to apologize whenever


    he upsets me.


    He’s just a bit too much of a smooth talker.”


    Ste was not quite sure how to respond. Vermont seemed practically wless. It was just his approach


    to courtship that was infuriating. ‘How dare he deceive her!’


    If Felicity had not truly fallen for Vermont, Ste would have surely exposed him. But now that they


    were genuinely in love, she did not want to say anything that could potentially lead to a fight and a


    breakup.


    How did I not see through this sooner?’ thought Ste. ‘And then, there’s that mutt, Keegan! He must


    have yed a part in all this!’


    “Come on, Ste. It’s time to go,” Felicity said. Ste reluctantly swallowed her words and stood up


    while clutching her bag.


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    As they were leaving, Felicity packed the breakfast Ste had brought in a container and announced,


    “Stinky Cucumber, I’ve left your breakfast on the table. Don’t forget to eat it.”


    Vermont mumbled a response and said, “Be careful on the way, and video call me when you arrive.”


    “Alright.”


    Ste felt a wave ofplex emotions.


    ‘Oh, well. It’s best if I observe Vermont a bit more before making any decisions,’ she thought.


    On the way to Gxy Avenue, Felicity asked, “Ste, have you updated your name on your ID?”


    Ste nodded. “The new ID will be ready in a few days. From now on, I’ll be going by Ste Hall.”


    “Ste Hall?” Felicity repeated a few times. She then turned and said, “It’s catchy. I’ll try to call you that


    more often, so I can get used to your new name.”


    Ste smiled. She, too, needed time to adjust to being called Ste Hall instead of Ste Jewell.


    Darcie’s assistant was named Aubrey Abbott. Ste had not met her in person, but they had spoken on


    the phone yesterday and arranged to meet at Gxy Avenue.


    The two best friends parked the car and waited for Aubrey in the square.


    It was an early weekday morning, so the mall was not crowded. However, the wind was unusually


    strong, making it hard for the girls to keep their eyes open.


    “Ste, why don’t we just go inside and wait? The wind is really intense,” Felicity suggested.


    Ste agreed and said, “I’ll give her a call.”


    As she dialed the number, she walked with her head down, not paying attention to the path ahead. She


    identally bumped into a girl who was carrying some documents. The impact caused the papers to


    fly everywhere in the wind.


    Ste quickly put away her phone and said, “I’m sorry. I wasn’t watching where I was going.”


    The girl furrowed her brows. She did not have time to pay attention to Ste. She anxiously picked up


    the scattered papers, looking very tense. It was clear that these documents were extremely important


    to her.