Married to a Secret Billionaire (Stella Taylor)

Chapter 30 Without the Wedding Ring

Chapter 30 Without the Wedding Ring

Stella froze and looked at Annie in confusion.

With a sigh, Annie whispered, "Let me tell you the truth. Rumors have been circulating throughout the

company about your marriage to a former convict…"

"They're also saying that the person who fought with Daniel yesterday was your husband! Everyone is

describing it vividly, alleging that your husband engages in daily fights and brawls, having served

multiple lengthy sentences and only recently being released."

Stella was left speechless for a moment, unable to articulate her mixed emotions of amusement and

tears.

Observing her silence, Annie grew even more astounded. "Stella, did you actually get married? Is your

husband truly like that?"

"Yes, I did get married," Stella admitted honestly. "And it's true that my husband doesn't come from a

respectable background."

Annie took a step back, looking at her incredulously.

"But he treats me very well." Stella's voice was gentle, and each word carried weight.

"I didn't mention my marriage at first, not because I wanted to hide it from all of you. There was no

need to hide it either. It's just that none of you ever asked, and the company doesn't have any rules

stating that married individuals can't be employed, right?"

Annie frowned. "That's true, but-"

"Anyway, my husband is a good person," Stella stated calmly. "Perhaps he used to get into fights and

end up in prison before, but since we got married, he hasn't engaged in any of those activities again.

The past is behind us, and together we are moving forward into the present and future hand in hand."

Annie smiled at her, acknowledging her courage. If she were in Stella's shoes, she might not have

possessed the same level of bravery.

"To be honest, you have my admiration." Annie held Stella's hand and suddenly noticed that nothing

was adorning Stella's fingers.

"But why don't you wear a wedding ring now that you're married? Not having anything on your hand

can lead to misunderstandings!"

Stella was originally confused and then glanced down at her hand. When she married Liam, it was a

hastily arranged affair, and she did not have the extra funds to purchase wedding rings. Furthermore, © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

there was no formal exchange of rings. They simply haphazardly tied the knot, and the idea of wearing

rings did not receive much consideration back then.

However, she suddenly remembered the ring he had given her in the sandalwood box.

Lost in her thoughts, she was suddenly interrupted by a sharp voice. "Her husband spent half his life in

prison. How could he possibly afford to buy her a ring!"

Stella turned her head abruptly, spotting Ava approaching with a piercing gaze and a group of people in

tow.

"Listen up, everyone! Take a page from Stella's book! Her husband may have a history of fights, prison

time, smoking, drinking, and all sorts of vices, but that doesn't change the fact that he's a good man!

Haha..."

"That's correct," someone added, "I heard her husband doesn't even have a real job and simply

mooches off her earnings!"

"No wonder Stella works so hard. She even slept with every man to secure those contracts!" Ava

clenched her teeth.

Upon hearing that Liam had beaten up Daniel, she felt a mix of shock and anger. She knew the

situation would not have escalated if Daniel had not crossed the line.

In the end, that despicable man, Daniel, had been deceiving her! He pretended to be submissive and

obedient to her but was two-faced and still lusting after Stella behind her back!

Nevertheless, Ava had to swallow her words and outwardly defend him but secretly harbored a burning

desire to destroy Stella.

"Stella." Ava sneered. "You've been working so hard lately. Is it to save money to buy a diamond ring?

Ha, since your husband can't afford it, you can find another man to buy one for you! After all, men are

easily deceived by your charms. Getting contracts is as simple as opening your legs!"

"Ava Brown!" Stella's furious shout silenced the laughing group in an instant.

In silence, they watched her intently as a glint of murderous intent flickered in her eyes, sending shivers

down their spines.

They had never witnessed this fierce side of her before. She had always been known for her gentle and

obedient nature.

The group exchanged glances, and Ava curled her lips into a malicious smile, raising her chin defiantly

as she asked, "What are you trying to do?"

Stella trembled all over with her fists clenched tightly.

She kept trying to reason with herself, reminding herself that this was the workplace. Surveillance

cameras were watching, and she could not cause a scene.

Ava's words were meant to provoke her, and if she acted on her anger, she would be falling right into

Ava's trap!

Taking a few deep breaths, she glared at Ava and spoke with determination. "Ava, as a director, please

be mindful of your words and actions. And as Daniel's girlfriend, please manage your own man! My

husband has warned that if Daniel dares to harass me again, he'll be disabled!"

"What? Are you threatening me?"

"It's not a threat." Stella smiled faintly. "I've just come to appreciate having a husband like him. He's

willing to do whatever it takes to protect me. Unlike some people who may appear righteous on the

surface, their relationship is merely a means to secure shares for certain individuals related to

someone in the company!"

"You-"

In actuality, Ava was aware of Daniel's ulterior motives in their relationship. However, being exposed in

front of so many people struck her nerve.