The wrong girl 113

Chapter 113 Cut Ties 

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Jonathan gave Lillian a warm smile and gently ruffled her hair. “Yeah, just a scam. Just don’t answer those kinds of calls n time, alright?” 

It was obvious–both Jonathan and Susan believed her. 

Ethan, though. His expression didn’t change. His eyes were still unreadable. 

Lillian picked up on it immediately. She looked at him and asked carefully, “Ethan, is something wrong?” 

His expression was impossible to read. She couldn’t tell if he believed her-or not. 

After a beat, Ethan shook his head. “It’s nothing. I’ve got something to take care of. If you need anything, call me.” 

“Okay.” Lillian nodded quickly, not daring to say more. 

She couldn’t risk slipping up. 

Outside the room. 

Stella had been listening the whole time. The second she saw Ethan heading out, she nudged Abel and made a quiet escape, 

But before they could slip away. Ethan spotted her. 

He caught up in just a few long strides. 

He caught up fast, falling in step with them as the elevator doors slid open. The three stepped inside. Ethan’s face soured the moment he noticed she was with Abel. 

Seriously? A nete guy again? This woman… 

When the elevator reached the lobby, it dinged open. Stella started to walk out with Abel 

But then- 

She felt a grip around her wrist. She turned and met Ethan’s eyes, her tone sharp. “Let go. 

“You’re really cutting ties with the Reed family?” Ethan asked, still clinging to disbelief. 

He had honestly thought she was bluffing–just trying to stir up drama. But clearly, she meant every word. She’d actually sent a lawyer to deliver the paperwork to Susan. 

Right on cue, a lawyer walked up with documents in hand. “Ms. Dawson,” he said politely. 

Stella didn’t even flinch. ‘Go ahead. Get it done quickly,” she said coolly 

That was it. Stella didn’t need to explain anything to Ethan anymore–this was her answer, loud and clear. 

She wasn’t bluffing. The lawyer had arrived–papers in hand. 

Ethan’s grip on her wrist tightened. “Why? Is this because of Lillian?” 

Stella shot him a look. “Still not thinking straight, huh? That bucket of water clearly wasn’t enough.” 

She wasn’t going to explain anything. She didn’t owe him that. 

Ethan said nothing: his face darkened at the mention of the incident. Damn woman. That attitude–hore do these other men even 

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Chapter 113 Cut Ties 

Ethan red and glared at him furiously 

siella rased an eyebrow “What now? You want to fight about it?” 

When than all duln’t let go, Stella’s voice dropped–cold and sharp Ethan’s expression darkened even more 

Uand tally, he did.. 

stella pulled her hand free and walked away with Abel, not even glancing back 

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Ethan stood there, watching her back as she disappeared down the hall–so tiem so cold, like she’d made up her mund and there was no turning back 

For the test tune in forever, Ethan felt the quiet ache of something slipping away–something he might never get back. 

tumed to Abel. “Yourteen thousand dollars was transferrest out of Lillian’s account. Find out where it 

The rest of the Reed family might’ve believed Lillian’s story about being scammed–but Stella wasn’t buying it for a second 

Abel gave a nod. Understood.” 

Of course he was going to dig into it. 

That evening 

Stella returned to Verdant Villa. Abraham wasn’t home yet. After dropping her off. Abel headed out again to follow up. 

The dinner table had been set with all her favorite dishes–the ones she’d loved back when she lived in Falvaria. 

Halfway through her meal. Abraham’s call came in. 

This time, before the butler could even answer. Stella grabbed the phone herself “Don’t start. I’m eating–and it was just one bowl, not even that much.” 

He treats me like a child sometimes… Always watching how much I eat. I savdh dogs he ever get tired of worrying about me And if he does burnout, he probablyyay it because I never grew up and he always had to take edge of me. I’m not taking the blame for that one. 

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His voice came through, smooth and low carrying that familiar warmth he only used when talking to her. “Sounds like someone’s behaving tonight.” 

Stella rolled her eyes, but her voice softened. “If I’m full, I stop. You really don’t have to stress over every little thing” 

“If it’s you, how could I not care?” Abraham replied. 

Stella fell quiet for a second Fise he wants to care and fuss over the little things let him, Just don’t come complaining about it later 

She changed the subject, her voice softening “When are you coming back? Did you drink tonight?” 

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