Evelyn knew there was no escape.
If she dodged Stella's question one more time, her sister would hound her until the end of time.
"Fine. Stella, hurry up, clean the dishes, and I'll answer anything you want."
"Really?" Stella's eyes sparkled like she'd just been handed her limited edition branded bag.
"Yes, really." Evelyn sighed, already regretting her promise.
In an instant, Stella transformed into a dishwashing machine. Plates clattered, water splashed, and she practically sprinted between the sink and the table.
"Well," Evelyn added, "I'll come with you to your apartment and chat there. Only if you finish everything here."
"Deal!" Stella shouted, ignoring her completely as she started to fill the dishwasher.
Evelyn stifled a laugh. Manipulating her sister was almost too easy.
"But I need to talk to Axel first. Are you okay finishing up alone?"
"No problem, sis! Go, go, don't make my brother-in-law wait."
