STELLA'S POV I felt like screaming. I was confused on what to do—should I have told him? He seemed really hurt that I didn’t. But if I sold the necklace, all this would have been solved… but how exactly was I going to tell him that I sold his gift? That wouldn’t be fair to him. God, I was so confused... My phone on the table buzzed and my heart skipped a beat. My hands were shaking when I reached for it. It was from Victor… I hesitated before opening it, my stomach knotting at the thought of another threatening message. I felt like throwing up. I finally summoned all the courage I had and swiped open his message. Victor Cane: Our deal is over. Your debt has been paid in full. We have no more business together. I read it twice to confirm my mind wasn’t just making this up. No… no,

