Under the department building, Clarence was about to get out of the car when he saw Sherry and
Daniel not far away and frowned.
Seeing him sitting down again, Nathan asked, "Mr. Conrad?"
Clarence said, "Where's Stella?"
Nathan said, "Mrs. Conrad left the studio half an hour ago and went over to Chauncey Road."
Stella had told him this morning that the studio was getting so crowded now that sometimes it was even
impossible to turn around. She was going with Sherry in the evening to see the new place.
Now Sherry was here with Daniel, which meant that she was over there alone.
Clarence said, "Go to Chauncey Road."
Nathan responded, "Okay."
Meanwhile, at Chauncey Road.
The agent was giving Stella an enthusiastic introduction, "Ms. Radomil, this place has two floors, with a
total area of over 500 square meters. There is no problem with using it. This space has been previously
rented for various film and painting exhibitions and is in a perfect location in a commercial center with
good transport links to get to and from."
Stella nodded as she listened, then stood by the window and looked outside. The street was lit up,
bright and bustling.
A year ago, she would never have thought that she would be able to come to a place like this to choose
a new address for her studio.
The agent continued, "And it's a detached building, so it's easy to get in and out while still meeting the
privacy requirements. Either way, it's perfect for you."
After walking up and down the two floors, Stella said, "I still have to talk to my friend. She can't make it
today."
The agent said, "Sure, when will your friend be available and I'll bring her over to take a look?"
Stella said, "I'll let you know later."
The agent answered and then took another call.
He said to Stella, "Ms. Radomil, I have a few more things to do, so I'll leave you to it. You can continue
to hang out here and just pull that outer door shut when you leave."
"Okay, thanks."
After the agent left, Stella wandered around again, took pictures, and sent them to Sherry.
Looking at Daniel's expression this afternoon, she didn't need to think about it to know that Sherry
wouldn't be able to come in the evening.
Stella was a little tired from her walk and sat down on the sofa, admiring the two paintings in front of
her.
Although this place was located in the center of the shopping street, she didn't know whether it was
because the soundproof was too good or something else, it didn't seem noisy at all, but quiet and
comfortable.
No wonder all those film and painting exhibitions were held here before.
Just as she was looking at the painting in front of her, a low male voice came from beside her, "You like
it?"
Stella suddenly reacted and turned her head to look at the man sitting next to her, "What are you doing
here?"
Clarence folded his long, slender legs and rested his arm casually on the backrest of the sofa behind
her, "I saw Sherry and Daniel and guessed you were here alone."
Stella raised an eyebrow, "You saw them? How was it?"
"How about what?"
"Just how was the... atmosphere?"
"Not bad." Clarence said, "They didn't get into a fight."
Uh, right.
Clarence lifted a strand of hair from her shoulder, "How was this place?"
Stella said, "It was okay. The place is quite large and well located. It can be used as a store below and
a warehouse above. I've just checked it out and there's also room for two photo studios, which is also
convenient for Sherry to work in."
"What about you?"
"Me?" Stella said, "I quite like it here. It's just that I don't know why but I've always had a feeling that it
wasn't quite real. I still feel a bit more at ease and secure in that place."
Clarence said slowly, "Because that's where all your dreams started."
He continued, "If you feel uncomfortable with it all of a sudden, you can keep the current place and just
move the store over here."
Stella thought he had a point. Although a new place was needed, the current place didn't have to be
completely abandoned.
It could be the first shop that Starry Sky Studio officially opened. And the real headquarters would still
be in the same place as before.
Stella looked at him and smiled, "Besides, there's still greenery around there that some philanthropist
planted."
Clarence was speechless.
He cupped her chin and kissed her, then said in a muffled voice, "You don't like it?"
The smile on Stella's face widened, "I love it."
Despite her occasional complaints about the mosquitoes in the summer, the flowers outside brought
her relaxation and pleasure every day.
She really liked it.
Clarence looked at the painting next to her, "You wanna buy this?"
Stella said, "No, I'm not looking at that. I'm just quite emotional. I can't imagine that one day I'll open my
studio in this place."
In the past, just the rent would have been too much for her to think about.
But now, thankfully, even paying the rent wasn't that terrible.
The studio had made a bit of money this year.
So far, even after all the expenses and Winnie and Sherry's share of the profits, everyone was getting
quite a bit of money.
After a while, Clarence asked her, "You're really not going to Fashion Week?"
Stella shook her head gently, "I'd rather talk about it later. I know it's a rare opportunity, but there's so
much to do every day that I can't spare the energy at all."
Clarence rubbed her head gently and pulled her into his arms without saying anything.
It was a long time before Stella said, "Emmett's gone to London today."
"He came to see you?"
"He stood outside the studio for over an hour without coming in, but I saw him."
Later when Daniel came over, he also told her that Emmett had left for London.
Clarence said, "You're afraid William will know?"
Stella looked down slightly, "I was afraid my dad ..."
Knowing what she wanted to say, Clarence put his arm around her shoulders, "Don't worry, William has
been through so much. He can handle this. What's more, it's a good thing for him, isn't it?"
"But you know what Chan's attitude is."
"Even if he has this attitude now and doesn't accept it this year, next year, or even ten years, he is not a
machine after all, but a human being with feelings. Give him time and a chance, and he will gradually
accept it."
Stella sighed, "Let's hope that time comes sooner rather than later."
Clarence said, "Don't think about it anymore. Let's go home, shall we?"
Stella got up and looked around again, "I'm sure I'll rent this place. I'll just ask Sherry to come over
tomorrow and have a look."
"It's fine if you've seen it. She won't have a problem with it."
Stella smiled, "Let’s go home."
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