Chapter 16

At the parking lot, Jason and Vanessa stayed in their car to talk. Jason wanted to know about Stella more and how he can make her come to his side.

"What about Stella?" Vanessa asked. "Did she ask you about me?"

"No, she didn't mention you nor does she seem to know me at all," he answers. Then he glances at Vanessa who kept her gaze in front. "Obviously this is your fault. And to tell you what's up, Charles introduced Stella as his girlfriend to the family."

Vanessa's eyes grew large, staring at him. He could see that she wasn't expecting that news.

"Yes, it looks like they agreed on something."

"But how? Stella would not!"

"You know her better than I do. I thought you should know the reason."

"Stella must have been blackmailed! She's someone who doesn't accept help. She must've been threatened." Vanessa's voice was shaking. She's guilty of setting her up with him.

Jason saw how Charles looks at Stella earlier. Someone like Cha