Before, she had said River Larkin was worth it. Now, Stella Sterling wanted to ask her again—after hearing all this, did she still think he was?
Selene Larkin's face was glacial. She remained silent, giving no hint of what was going through her mind.
River Larkin, however, was growing uneasy.
He knew everything Stella Sterling had said was true. He had indeed used the excuse of traveling with her to get close, but his intentions had been anything but pure.
'No wonder she was so cold to me back then. She must have seen right through me from the start.'
Her words were logical and well-supported, far more convincing than the flimsy excuse he'd cobbled together on the spot.
He didn't know if Selene Larkin would believe the masked woman, but judging by her expression, he figured she already suspected him.
He glared at Stella Sterling with pure hatred. 'Why did she have to show up now? I was so close to succeeding.'
