Jason didn't look pleased, his eyes filled with indifference. "Ms. Lloyd, you're just my friend that I've known for a long time."

Charlotte had no time to rejoice in Jason's defense but felt weird instead.

Normally, even if Jason was angry, he wouldn't talk to Stella like this. Charlotte wondered if something happened between the two of them yesterday.

Stella was no longer arrogant, her eyes full of aggression and her voice soft. "Jason, are you mad at what happened last ...