She was Lawrence's friend. It even seemed like she'd done him a great favor in the past. And from what Lawrence had said, this woman would be helping him out in a big way in the future!
So, in a way, she was their benefactor too. They should have given her a proper welcome.
But after the way they'd just acted, anyone would have been put off.
Now she was here to stay for a while, and she'd even brought them gifts.
Thinking about their own selfish motives, the two men were overcome with shame. Their faces flushed red, and they didn't dare to look in Stella Sterling's direction.
They knew they were being a bit too realistic, assuming she was just here to freeload and getting upset about it. They'd even given her that look, despite knowing she might be Lawrence's benefactor.
Now that they saw what she'd brought, they had completely changed their tune. They were acting like such petty people, and they were ashamed of themselves.
