Recalling Matthew's instructions, Stella acknowledged with a nod and quickly sent him a message to keep him
informed.
Luka, emerging at that moment, noticed Stella's company, confused.
He approached after sending his assistant ahead.
“What a coincidence!
Heading home? Could | perhaps join you in your car?”
Stella refused, wary of spending talone with Luka in Matthew's absence.
“I don’t think we're headed in the sdirection.
Luka, however, pressed on, “A few overzealous fans followedto the set and were waiting by my car, so | had
my assistant drive it away to lead them off.
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Could you bear to leaveto the mercy of a taxi queue, potentially swarmed by fans?”
Caught in a dilemma, Stella hesitated.
“Aren't we friends?” Luka asked her.
At this, Stella didn’t want to refuse anymore.
Otherwise, it would seem like she was guilty.
Anyway, with the presence of bodyguards, she believed that Luka would not do anything out of line.
Reluctantly, she consented, “Alright, you can join us.
Two bodyguards accompanied them inside the vehicle and two others followed in another car.
After the car started, Luka asked, “What happened? You've seemed out of sorts all day.
Don’t pretend everything's fine.
| noticed it during filming and even more so after Elizabeth's visit.
Stella had believed her facade was impenetrable, yet Luka’s observation revealed otherwise.
A flicker of discomfort passed over her features as she gripped her bag tighter, a clear sign of her inner turmoil.
Upon noticing Stella’s discomfort, Luka swiftly instructed the driver, “Pull over.
Stella seems to be feeling carsick.
The vehicle cto an abrupt halt at his command.
“Stella could use smotion sickness medication.
Could you please get some?” Luka directed
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Initially, the driver and bodyguards hesitated, but upon Stella’s nod, they promptly exited the vehicle.
With only the two of them left inside, Luka waited patiently for Stella to speak.
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After gathering her thoughts, Stella revealed, “Today, someone attempted toon set.
Thankfully, Matthew was there in tto prevent any harm.
Concern etched across Luka’s features, he inquired, “And where is Matthew now?”
“He's tied up with company matters,” Stella informed him.
“I'm alright, just the location of today’s shoot brought back unsettling memories.
| apologize for any inconvenience caused.
“No inconvenience at all,” Luka reassured her.
“Let's get you hsafely.
I'll arrange for my assistant to fetchlater.
Ensure you rest well tonight.