Chapter 30: A Binding Contract

"Where's your boss?" Stella questioned the young lady in red who was Bryan's secretary. She had gone into his office to talk some sense into his head because never for once did he come to visit her at that hospital or at home while she was hurt.

"He's not in."

"That's why I'm asking where he is."

"I have no idea. He never called to say he's on his way. Besides, I'm not his watch girl, I can't keep an eye on him or whatever he's doing."

By the way she spoke, it was really obvious that Bryan's secretary never liked Stella. Stella ended up scoffing.

"Why do I even waste my time? It's useless."

As she turned to leave the office, Alex walked in to see her. "What's wrong? Why are you here, Stella?"

She glared at him, rolling her eyes. Was he ever real when he had made that promise to him? Of course Alex had helped her while she was hurt, but still he lied to her. If he was truly her friend, then he would have informed her the second Taylor stepped her foot back to New York.

"Stella." Alex