Indeed, Sydney Hart, who had aged significantly more, seemed much older than Stella Flores.
However, Hugo Long looked at her with disgust.
"You've done enough, Stella Flores. When I first approached you, it was only to inquire about Sydney Hart. I thought you would help me pursue her, so I told you everything. But you manipulated us... Regardless, my feelings for Sydney Hart have always been constant. Seeing her again, my heart still stirs, but you—no matter how much money you use to maintain your appearance, to me, you are just a wooden beauty, soulless, and that makes you even more repulsive."
Stella Flores struggled to maintain her delicate expression.
"You think I don't know about your past affairs? I've heard plenty about it, from 18-year-old girls to 30-year-old married women. There's no one you haven't been with, and now you come with this act of deep affection?" She said with a mocking frown.
Hugo Long's expression froze. "You…"
