“But Heather likes me. She’s rich and powerful.”

Of course, after four years of Heather’s relentless pursuit, it was clear she was deeply in love with him.

Ethan ignored Stella’s words and continued, “Stella, you know me. I’m tired of being poor.”

Stella fell silent.

Ethan had indeed come from a poor background, which was why they had grown so close in the first place.

They had shared similar pasts, ...