Chapter 65 Sleeping Her Way Up?
On the other end of the line, Susan furiously shoved the phone back into the nurse’s hand.
At this rate, she was convinced she would end up blacklisting every nurse’s number in the hospital.
“Find out where she is right now,” she snapped, furning-
Jonathan answered stiffly. “She’s on the 26th floor of Tower One, Oriental Grand Tower.”
That, at least, he had managed to confirm
But his expression was not any better. His assistant had just called with troubling news. The companies they tried to sway into cutting ties with Stella had all rejected the idea.
Almost like they were afraid of something. And when asked for more details, the other side would not say anything.
Then there was the most outrageous one of them all. The Sterling Global, a company that had only entered Rivermount two years ago. When his assistant called, they did not just refuse politely.
They exploded. “What the hell? We collaborate with whoever we want. Who the hell are you to tell us
otherwise
That kind of arrogance was unheard of for a newcomer company. Even when the assistant dropped the name of the Keene family, they scoffed and cursed them too.
That unyielding, domineering tone. It was exactly like Stella’s.
When Susan heard this, she could no longer sit still. “So none of them are willing to cut ties with her?”
Jonathan’s face darkened further.
And then, Lilian, who had been silent ever since waking up, suddenly spoke. “How exactly did she get those deals?”
The moment the question left her lips. Susan and Jonathan locked eyes. Both sensing the same storm brewing in the distance.
Of course. It was impossible for them not to think the worst.
That girl… Surely she hadn’t done something shameful to earn all that, had she? After all, she had grown up in the countryside. No connections, no background. What real skills could she possibly have to earn over 980-000 dollars in just one year? No, there had to be a price she had paid.
Susan’s expression twisted in fury. “I’m going to see her. Now”
Steam practically billowed from her head.
Meanwhile, Stella was still dealing with calls. Luckily, none of them were from Susan or Ethan. Otherwise, she would really start considering tossing her phone into the sea.
Right after she hung up, Tessa called. “Let’s have broth tonight!”
Stella sighed, “Can’t.”
“Oh? You’re already being watched?” Tessa immediately picked up on it. Truly, someone who cared about her would always
know.
w days in
Barely a and even her meals were being controlled.
Somehow, being raised by someone who was not blood–related still beat having what they called a ‘real‘ family. At least Abraham, the one who raised her, truly cared.
Chapter 65 Sleeping Her Way Up?
Sadly, Stella answered, “Then I’ll just go home and eat.”
“Fine. The day you escape your prison warden, we’re going straight for broth.”
“Mm.” Stella agreed softly, though with Abraham still in town, that broth fantasy might as well be a dream
They chatted a bit more before hanging up
Soon, it was nearly time to clock out. Abraham called, his voice low, “Are you done for the day?
Stella sounded sulky. “Yeah. Just have the driver take me back to Seaflats Cove.”
Abraham was surprised at her change of plan. “Not meeting your friend?”
“We wanted broth. Is that okay?” Stella’s mood was down
“No” His refusal was instant and absolute.
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She used to be so delicate when she was little, always needing hospital trips. Now she wanted to go wild with unhealthy food Not happening.
Stella hung up with a pout, then began shoving things into her bag.
When Kimmy walked in, she saw her boss mistreating her luxury handbag like a gym duffel, and her heart nearly stopped.
“Boss! Let me help you!” She rushed over, rescued the bag from Stella’s clutches, and began packing things in carefully, treating the bag like fragile treasure.
It was an expensive piece, after all. Even a tiny scratch would hurt its value.
Stella frowned. “Why are you being so careful?”
Kimmy replied helplessly. “This material’s really delicate. Why don’t you just use a canvas tote next time? You can toss that around all you want.”
At least then she would not have to watch in horror.
“Alright,” Stella said seriously. “Buy one for me. I’ll pay you back.
Kimmy was speechless for a second.
For reall
“Also, there’s a woman outside. Says her last name’s Carter. Judging by her face… she’s not here for anything good.”
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