A Reckless Approach

Stella felt the pain and recalled the scene when Vance had strangled her neck before. A chill immediately ran down her spine.

"I'm just angry that Tessa belittled our relationship, making it sound like nothing more than an exchange," Stella said.

"An exchange?" Vance said calmly. "There's nothing wrong with that, it seems. You traded one eye for the benefits granted by the Kensington family."

Stel