Married to a Secret Billionaire (Stella Taylor) novel Chapter 32

Chapter 32 Your Husband's Surname

Stella's heart tightened, and she exchanged glances with Annie, who also looked at her nervously.

"Why does she want to see you?" Annie furrowed her brow. "She definitely has ill intentions! Be careful, Stella!"

"It's alright." Stella walked calmly into Ava's office.

Ava deliberately opened all the blinds in the office and left the door wide open, exposing the situation inside to those outside.

Stella felt puzzled. Seems like Ava isn't planning to confront me. After all, there are so many eyes watching.

"Stella, this is Mr. Smith from Starlight Group." Ava introduced with a smile. "Mr. Smith, she's our company's top salesperson this month!"

Stella smiled and nodded in greeting, but the more she observed Ava's expression, the more she felt that Annie's words held truth.

Ill intentions...

Eric Smith, a refined middle-aged man, maintained an unwavering gaze on Stella's ring ever since she stepped into the room.

"Stella, you're in luck today!" Ava smirked. "Not only is Mr. Smith a successful businessman, but he's also a renowned expert in gem and jewelry appraisal. He holds a permanent director position in the Jewelry Association and is frequently sought after by jewelry stores for his expertise. His discerning eyes can determine the authenticity of a piece with just a single glance."

"Mr. Smith." She turned to Eric. "What do you think of this ring on Stella's hand?"

Stella's heart raced, and she subconsciously covered the ring on her hand.

Standing up, Eric smiled politely while asking, "Miss Taylor, may I have a look?"

She hesitated while curious colleagues outside the room were already peeking in. Meanwhile, Ava stood with crossed arms and a smirk, clearly relishing the spectacle.

"Mr. Smith, this ring doesn't hold much value," Stella replied softly. "I simply wear it as an accessory. It's nothing remarkable and not worth your attention."

"Is that so?" Ava's sharp voice cut through the air. "Hmm, but someone just told me it's a wedding ring!"

"Why be so stingy, Stella? Mr. Smith is interested in gemstones and jewelry, so why not show it to him? He's our important client, so don't offend him!"

Stella took a deep breath, realizing the true intention behind Ava's actions of leaving the doors and windows open.

Pausing for a few seconds, she calmly removed the ring from her finger and placed it on the desk.

With a smile, Eric donned white gloves and retrieved a professional Chelsea Color Filter from his bag. With utmost care, he took hold of the ring and began a meticulous examination.

However, the more he examined it, the stranger his expression became.