Chapter 62 - Dinner (3) (1/2)

”I am so glad that I am finally able to see you safe and sound with my own eyes Stella.” Liam continued. ”If you ever need anything, like anything at all, ask me right away without any hesitation.”

Stella nodded and gave him a soft smile. ”Thank you.”

”Hey, but that's my job. She won't be asking you if she needs anything.” Adam interrupted them with an annoyed look on his face. ”I am the one she will be asking to.”

”And why is that?” Liam asked Adam as he narrowed his eyes at him.

”Because I am the boyfriend.” Adam replied smugly.

”And I am the god-father.” Liam added with a smirk. ”Can you beat that?” He asked him haughtily.

”No.” Adam murmured under his breath as he pursed his lips in annoyance.

”Calm down, both of you.” Stella interrupted their childish banter. ”If I need anything, I will just ask both of you.” She continued after getting their attention making them smile in return.

Just as Liam was about to continue, Rachel entered the dining room. ”I am not done talking to you kid. We will continue this talk later.” He spoke softly to which Adam and Stella nodded.

He knew that his daughter didn't like Stella for some reason. He had seen the look in her eyes when she had noticed Stella standing in the living room earlier, and the way she had stormed out of the room when Adam had introduced her to him. He had a hunch that telling Rachel about Stella being his god-daughter wouldn't do any good. So, he decided to keep the news to himself.

Rachel sat down on the empty chair, next to her father and opposite to Adam.

”So, how are you Adam?” She asked looking at Adam.

”I am fine. How are you?” Adam politely replied.

”I am alright too. I am sorry that I didn't meet you after that day, I have had a busy routine these past days.” She started talking to him, ignoring Stella completely. ”Though I am not taking any projects that involves me going out of the country, there are still quite a lot here that I need to deal with. You know being an A-list celebrity isn't an easy job.” She continued with a smug expression on her face.

Even Stella could tell that she was ignoring her and looking down on her deliberately, not that she cared.

Soon the butler came in, followed by a number of maids, each holding a dish. After putting down the dishes on the dining table, they quietly left the room except for the old butler. He poured some wine I'm everyone's glass before leaving the room.