Rianne felt helpless and smoothly changed the topic. She asked, “Have you heard about Cecilia and Marcus breaking off their engagement?”

Stella paused for a moment before answering, “Marcus told me about it. He also mentioned Cecilia’s past actions against you…”

Since Cecilia was Stella’s agent, Rianne had deliberately downplayed the issues with Cecilia to avoid burdening Stella, not mentioning Cecilia’s past actions against her.

“It’s okay, it’s all in the past,” Rianne said coolly.

“As a friend, I still think you and Marcus are a better match. After all, you…” Stella began, but Rianne interrupted.

“Did Marcus ask you to say this to me?” Rianne asked directly.

Stella shook...