Chapter 67 [ 618 words ] Chapter 67 There was a knock at the door. Marianne’s voice came from outside. “Sir, Mrs. Wright and Miss Fiona are here” Stella stopped struggling. In the dim room, the air around her turned noticeably colder. A slow, mocking laugh slipped from her lips.
Chapter 66 [ 682 words ] Chapter 66 Ruby knew Dora’s temperament well. Proud. Couldn’t stand being disrespected. After being humiliated like that, Dora would absolutely turn around and take it out on Stella. Good. That was exactly what Ruby wanted. She didn’t just want Stella punished. She wanted her
Chapter 65 [ 677 words ] Chapter 65 At the hospital. When Ruby learned the full truth, she nearly lost control. Especially after Alex called to confirm that Bay International had been reduced to nothing but a skeletal frame. Everything inside was gone. Her jewelry. Her collections. Large amounts of
Chapter 64 [ 893 words ] Chapter 64 That night. Marianne made Stella a light late-night meal. Stella ate a few bites, then went straight to the guest room to sleep. Evan hadn’t returned yet. She didn’t ask where he’d gone. She had just lain down when Gray called. “Miss.
Chapter 63 [ 736 words ] Chapter 63 Especially now. By this point, Stella had likely received the news about Azure Heights being vandalized. The condo she had prepared as her escape route for divorce was destroyed. She was probably standing in the middle of the wreckage, crying. The thought
Chapter 62 [ 948 words ] I wasn’t,” she interrupted. “But this is who I am. If you can’t handle it, divorce me. Silence. “As long as we’re still married,” she continued, “no one is getting peace.” “And your mother’s little friendship with Ruby? I’m guessing that won’t survive this.”
Chapter 61 [ 563 words ] Chapter 61 Evan irritably grabbed the bottle again and poured himself another drink. Stella’s voice was steady. “Two years ago… Whether she meant to or not, I lost my child because of her.” “And at your parents’ estate, she pushed me. Evan, one thing
Chapter 60 [ 584 words ] Chapter 60 +25 Bonus Evan’s expression darkened, but he turned and went back to the car for another bottle. By the time he came back, Stella had already pulled her own water from her bag. She rinsed her mouth, capped the bottle, and started
Chapter 59 [ 617 words ] Chapter 59 The blueprint in the photo was unmistakable. It was the exact site that had recently gone viral. The photo was timestamped three years ago – October, right at peak fall foliage. The evidence was obvious. And somehow… he had it. Behind that
Chapter 58 [ … words ] Chapter 58 After leaving Wright Group, Stella went straight to the biotech company. Gray brought her lunch. When Jennifer heard she was there, she came by to eat with her. “With a brother like yours,” Jennifer said, sitting down across from her, “I honestly
Chapter 57 [ 581 words ] Chapter 57 Yara looked at Dora with open disappointment. “Mom… when did your heart become this cruel?” Dora froze. “What did you just say? You’re calling me cruel? —” “You are cruel to Stella,” Yara said bluntly. “You look down on her background. You
Chapter 56 [ 663 words ] Chapter 56 The moment Stella’s miscarriage record went public, the entire city exploded. Summer was dragged back onto the trending charts – worse than yesterday. Two days ago, the Wright family had announced the birth of twins. One of the official photos showed Evan
Chapter 55 [ 591 words ] Chapter 55 “Everything I’ve said to you is true,” Stella said evenly. “Including the part about divorce.” Evan went silent. His breathing deepened. “So what you’re saying is,” he said slowly, “as long as I don’t agree to a divorce, you’ll keep targeting her?
Chapter 54 [ 675 words ] Chapter 54 Evan finally snapped. “You faked a miscarriage record and leaked it? What are you trying to do?” The word ‘faked’ made Stella’s eyes turn razor-sharp. He continued, jaw tight. “One move after another. You’re trying to make sure she carries the ‘homewrecker’
Chapter 53 [ 592 words ] Chapter 53 On the other end of the call, Dora forced herself to stay calm. “She’s sick. She has severe depression. What exactly are you asking her to be satisfied for? “You think she actually wants to see you? She just wants to see
Chapter 52 [ 754 words ] Chapter 52 +25 Bonus Chapter 52 Stella’s cold fingers brushed lightly over Evan’s swollen temple. He sucked in a sharp breath, The pain hit instantly. He jerked back on instinct and lost his balance, dropping onto the floor. Annoyed, he glared up at her.
Chapter 51 [ 682 words ] Chapter 51 Evan’s expression darkened. “So when exactly were you planning to get it done?” “I-I’ve been tied up handling the media storm around Madam Summer since yesterday…” Patrick’s voice trailed off the longer he spoke. Evan’s gaze had turned lethal. Cold. Venomous. Patrick
Chapter 50 [ 813 words ] Chapter 50 Hearing the difference in Stella’s tone, Evan’s temper flared even higher. She tried to pull her hand free, but his grip only tightened. He shot her a warning look. She swallowed her anger, barely stopping herself from smashing her bag into his
Chapter 49 [ 530 words ] Chapter 49 Pinned in Evan’s arms, Stella narrowed her eyes. “Let go.” Her voice was ice. No warmth. No hesitation. So cold that he couldn’t even imagine how she might smile in front of Felix. His grip tightened instinctively. “Stella, we’re not divorced. You’d
Chapter 48 [ 549 words ] Chapter 48 “Pick me up at the biotech lab this afternoon,” Stella said calmly. “Of course. I’ll be there at four,” Gray replied. Stella lowered her voice slightly. “Has the surgical record been released?” “It’s already out. The engagement today is even higher than