Stella asked not understanding what he meant, "Pardon me?"

Clarence had no desire to speak with her any longer. He ended the call abruptly. Stella continued to remain perplexed even after hearing the phone beep. That was not clear to her what he meant when he said it.

At that moment, Sherry emerged from the box and asked, "What happened? Did Mr. Conrad, that terrible man, call you?”

Stella shook her head. “Come with me back."

Phoebe sent Stella a response after supper. Stella was asked to sketch the product draft when she expressed her satisfaction with the design draft. Whatever type of supplies or jewels Stella need, she would...