The messages on his phone laid out the facts.
December 25, Christmas Day. Stella Sterling and Curry went to Switzerland for two days.
January 15. Curry and Stella Sterling visited a private studio, emerging three hours later.
And right at this moment, Stella Sterling and Curry were at a jewelry counter in a shopping mall. They had been there for over two hours.
Stella Sterling's life at school was certainly rich and colorful.
And from that vibrant life, he was, as always, absent.
He wasn't sure when it had started, but that councilman's son, the one who was the same age as Stella, had begun appearing with her more and more.
So much so that even Roman Rhodes had sensed something was wrong.
The night deepened.
The bells for New Year's Eve chimed.
After finishing a call in the bedroom, Mrs. Rhodes strolled over. "Mark, about the banquet on the 17th, do you have time to come and attend with me?"
