Chapter 40
Author: Sunny Zylven
last update2023-04-24 05:56:38
After Fiona had left for campus, Stephen felt relieved to be alone in the penthouse again. He was exhausted and desperately wanted to sleep, but his thoughts still revolved around his modeling career and his role as the President Director of Magnificent Emerald Group.

"I hope this is a good start for me," Stephen thought to himself.

As he lounged on the sofa, Stephen checked his phone for notifications from his messaging app and call logs. When he saw Keyla Fox's name on his call log, he was surprised and curious about why she had called him. He contemplated asking her directly.

Stephen muttered as he perused the list of phone numbers that had contacted him. "What's this? Keyla Fox called me?"

He recollected the time on his phone when Keyla had made the call. "I think I was in the shower then!" Stephen said, pressing his index finger and thumb against his chin.

"I wonder what she needs."

Next, Stephen checked his messaging app, but he didn't find any messages from Keyla Fox.

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