"Sit up properly."
Alexander Sterling stood by the car, observing Stella Dawson sprawled across the back seat as if it were her personal chaise lounge. His brows instantly knitted together in disapproval.
"It's a long drive back. Do me a favor and occupy the front seat. I need to sleep," she replied lazily, not moving an inch.
There was a moment of heavy silence before Alexander finally conceded with a sigh.
Jack Holden started the engine, resuming his role as the perpetually silent, emotionally detached assistant.
Meanwhile, Samantha Tate had just finished her grand performance for her friends when one of them finally connected the dots.
"Wasn't that really handsome guy who left with Stella her boyfriend or something?"
"Seems like it."
Samantha's smile froze. The
