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Abraham asked, “Do you prefer the desert or the sea?”
“I don’t like either.” Eddie answered without hesitation.
Thinking about how he just swam ten kilometers in the sea, he did not want to risk provoking Abraham again.
Stella, lips still red from the kiss, glared at the back of Eddie’s head with righteous indignation. “The desert’s great. It makes your throat so dry you can’t talk nonsense anymore.”
Eddie screamed, “Y–you.. you little tyrant, spare me, please.”
The words little devil‘ nearly slipped out, but he swallowed them and switched to ‘tyrant‘ just in time.
Meanwhile, over at the Reed mansion….
Because Susan had asked Rebecca to return the necklace to Lilian, Rebecca had thrown an absolute fit. She nearly tore the entire Reed mansion apart.
Lilian kept pleading. I’m sorry, it’s my fault. It’s all my fault.”
Rebecca sneered. “What are you sorry for?”
“I shouldn’t have accused you. Mom, it was me. I falsely accused her. It’s all on me.” Lilian said.
But Susan did not believe her. She looked at Lilian with even more pity, assuming she was just compromising for the sake of peace. “Rebecca, you’re simply…”
“Simply what?” Rebecca cut in. “Didn’t you hear her say it herself? She wronged me.”
This old bat. Even after Lilian admitted it, she still wanted to make me the bad guy?
You d
“No your own daughter away all those years ago.” Rebecca said.
Susan did not know what to say. “You…”
Rebecca continued, “Oh, right. Your foster daughter speaks the truth, and you think she’s lying. But when she lies, you believe her completely.”
She finally understood.
Now that Lilian had already admitted it, Susan still refused to believe that was the truth.
Susan was breathing heavily. She glared at Rebecca but could not utter a single word. She did not want to see her anymore. “Get out. Get out of the Reed mansion!”
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Mentioning Patrick only made things worse. It was twisting the knife in Susan’s heart.
The company was gone. The remaining money had been taken by Patrick.
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He had not been home for days. She did not even know where he and that woman were living
now.
Rebecca turned to Lilian. “Since you said you were wrong and falsely accused me, then tell me, where’s the necklace?”
Susan snapped, “How dare you keep badgering Lilian?!” She sounded sharp and threatening.
Rebecca’s temper flared again. She stepped forward and slapped Lilian twice. “Are you
talk or not?!”
“Ah…!” Lilian could not even defend herself, let alone run. All she could do was scream.
going to
Susan, furious, tried to stop her. But she was older now and no match for Rebecca’s strength.
Rebecca landed a few more slaps on Lilian. “Like stirring up trouble, huh? Like sowing discord? Then tell me clearly, where’s the damn necklace?! If you don’t say it today, I’ll beat you to death!”
Scratching, hitting… Rebecca had gone wild.
Lilian, already a mess, was now covered in bruises. She trembled all over, her belly aching fiercely. Rebecca looked absolutely unhinged.
Lilian could not take it anymore. “Under the sink cabinet… in the towel basket.”
At those words, Susan froze, her pupils contracting as she stared at Lilian.
Rebecca also stopped. With a cold snort, she walked to the bathroom, opened the cabinet, and pulled out the basket.
Right in front of Susan, she dumped the towels on the floor. The necklace landed on the ground.
Rebecca bent down, picked up the necklace, and waved it in front of Susan. “Madam Susan, that’s the exact spot she said, isn’t it? Don’t tell me you’re about to accuse me of planting it there and. forcing her to say it.”
Susan stood there, breathing hard, staring at Lilian. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but no words came.
It was Lilian who said it. Out loud.
Her face was ghostly pale… She really could not take any more of this.
Between Stella’s confrontations and Rebecca’s outbursts, ever since coming back to the country, she had not had a single peaceful day.
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“You all want me dead. Since that’s what you want, I’ll give it to you.” Lilian said in a pitiful tone.
Rebecca sneered, “Oh please. If your life really meant so little to you, would you have gone to such lengths to frame me?”
Susan, sensing Lilian’s despair, was about to soften when Rebecca’s sharp words struck her. She trembled with anger, not even sure whether she was furious at Rebecca or disappointed in Lilian
Rebecca squatted down, flinging the necklace at Lilian’s face. This is how you framed Stella back then too, isn’t it? All that “Mom, don’t blame her, it’s my fault. Don’t be mad at Stella; it’s all on me.. Ugh.”
Mocking Lilian’s pitiful tone, Rebecca nearly gagged.
Lilian’s face went ghostly pale with rage..
Rebecca stood up coldly and turned to Susan. “Didn’t you say I was poorly raised?”
Then her gaze shifted back to Lilian. “Well, your parenting sure is something else.”
Rebecca gave them both a withering once–over, then strutted out of the room with a sneer.
Lilian had tried to set her up, then she would expose the scheme on the spot, in her own way leaving no place for it to hide.
Susan looked at Lilian with a broken heart. “Why would you do this?”
She did not like Rebecca much either, but this… this was too underhanded. There were plenty of ways to drive someone away. Did it have to be something so dirty?
“Mom, I…” Lilian tried to talk her way out again.
Before she could finish, Susan cut in. “Enough. Don’t say another word. You’re this sick and still causing trouble.” Furious, Susan turned and stormed off.
Lilian’s breath caught. Her already pale face turned even whiter, and tears streamed down.
“Why? Why does everyone always try to take what’s mine?” She growled through clenched teeth.
First it was Stella. Now Rebecca had appeared.
Thinking of how Rebecca had manhandled her just moments ago, Lilian felt her whole body burning with pain.
Meanwhile, on Kealis Island….
10.59 AM
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Eddie muttered behind them, “That Bert and Bernie, they’re two totally different creatures.”
Bernie had come off as downright sleazy.
But Bert? He had acted like a decent guy. As soon as he heard why they were here, he handed over the goods without a fuss.
If th
they had known the stuff was with Bert from the start, they would not have needed to make this whole trip.
Abraham said flatly, “You think there are good people in a place like this?”
Eddie came to realize….
Well, okay then. Bert did single–handedly control Kealis Island. No way he was some noble soul.
He said, “Maybe he just wanted to show off in front of a pretty lady? I could tell he really liked that little wife by his side.”
Stella’s brow twitched. She gave Eddie a warning glance. “We’re still on Bert’s property.”
Eddie not only had a big mouth. He also loved gossip.
Still, he was not wrong. Bert’s new wife really was young. He was pushing seventy, and she looked. barely past twenty.
Eddie muttered, “I was just saying.”
“Then choose a better time and place to say it,” Stella scolded lightly.
Eddie pouted and said no more.
Fine. Abraham and Stella were always right. Always.
Suddenly, Abraham’s phone vibrated. It was Derrick calling.
The moment he picked up, Derrick’s furious voice exploded through the line, “You lied to me?! Vincent and Gabe, was that your doing?!”
Derrick was beyond livid.
He had not expected Abraham to go that far. Though the man was no stranger to ruthless tactics, Vincent and Gabe were different.
This loss was a heavy one.
Abraham glanced at the little thing beside him, still munching snacks. I’ve told you to forget about the engagement.”
Stella had a cookie halfway to her mouth. She froze and looked over at him.
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Then Derrick laughed darkly. “Sure, I can forget it. But you, Abraham, do you really think you can be with her? Have you forgotten… that time with Reese…?”
Before Derrick could finish, Abraham’s eyes turned icy, and he hung up without hesitation.
For a moment, a storm flickered in the depths of his gaze.
Stella blinked at him, cookie still in her mouth. “Reese? What about Reese?”
What had Derrick been trying to say?
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Reese had been Stella’s best friend in high school back in Falvaria. They were close.
But during their second year, Reese had left school for reasons unknown. They never got back in touch.
Judging by Derrick’s words just now, it sounded like Reese’s disappearance had something to do with Abraham?
Abraham reached over and ruffled her hair. “Eat your cookie.”
Something wasn’t right. Something was definitely not right. Derrick’s tone just now… Something was off.
Stella was alarmed.
Meeting her probing gaze, Abraham pulled her into his lap. “You like meddling in other people’s business?”
“No, but Derrick.” Stella wanted to ask more about Reese.
Abraham’s voice was low. “Is Derrick’s opinion worth your attention?”
That’s not the point, is it?
“Fine, fine, I won’t ask.” Seeing Abraham’s expression turning cold, Stella gave up, but secretly, she had another plan.
Forget it. I’ll look into it myself.
Stella nibbled on her cookie, feigning nonchalance. As if she did not care at all. Abraham’s dark eyes softened just a bit.
He kissed her on the forehead. “Good girl.”
Stella shifted topics, “Where are we going now?”
“Rivermount.” Abraham answered shortly.
Stella felt reluctant. “Again?”
She really did not want to go back to Rivermount. She hated that place. The city and the people, it all rubbed her the wrong way.
Abraham chuckled and pinched her nose affectionately. “Just two or three days. Then we’re heading back to Falvaria.”
Hearing that, Stella’s reluctance lessened. “Really?”
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Stella gave a light nod. “Alright then.”
Hearing they would only be there briefly, she let out a breath of relief.
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Heaven knows, Rivermount just felt all wrong to her. Every time she thought of it, unease settled deep in her bones. Right now, all she wanted was to go home.
To the place where she grew up.
“Is Marie here too?” Stella asked.
Abraham hummed. “But now’s not the best time for you to see her.
He knew she missed Marie but gently put that thought to rest.
Maric had come with Dan this time, and from the way she spoke, something did not sound quite right.
After a moment’s thought, Abraham still decided to look into it. “Abel.”
“Yes, Mr. Abraham.” Abel immediately responded.
Abraham ordered, “Send someone to check on Marie.
That girl was strong in every way but apparently not immune to falling head over heels.
From the intel he had, Dan now was not the same man Marie had once known.
Abel nodded. “Understood.”
Meanwhile, with Derrick…
His knuckles turned white as he gripped his phone. Finally, he hurled it away in rage.
On the operating table, Sebastian was sweating from pain. “Aahhh! If I’d known it’d turn out like this, I never would’ve come with you!”
Derrick shot him a cold glance.
Sebastian instantly deflated. “I’ve told you. If you want something, just take it. Steal it if you must. But don’t lay a finger on the little princess.”
Touching Stella was like dancing on Abraham’s last nerve.
Being hunted for two years was bad enough.
Now with Vincent and Gabe gone too… It was clear that Abraham did not just get angry anymore.
He ont lethal
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Soon, the group returned to the airport.
Victor had already arrived and quickly reunited with Abraham.
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Abraham answered a call, and whatever he heard made his expression darken immediately. He hung up and turned to Victor. “You need to return to Falvaria immediately.”
Victor asked, “Did something happen?”
Abraham looked alarmed. “The Dawne family has been acting up again. He bought a batch of weapons from Kealis Island and smuggled the
into Falvaria.”
Victor’s eyes narrowed sharply.
He rose to his feet, his imposing frame radiating danger. The half–visible tattoo beneath his shirt collar made him look even more threatening.
He was strikingly handsome, but everything about him screamed danger.
He liked curvy women, but he had never shown a hint of softness to any of them.
No wonder Tessa had been terrified back then… With that kind of presence, who would not be?
Victor adjusted his suit. “I’ll go back and clean them out.”
If they don’t behave, I’ll then teach them to.
Abraham agreed, though he offered a token reminder. “Don’t go full bandit.”
Eddie secretly mocked… You just told him to raid them, and now you’re saying not to act like a bandit? How fake can you be?
Victor had just left when Stella got a call from Tessa. As soon as she answered, she asked, “Did Rebecca kick Lilian out of the Reed family?”
Because really… If Tessa was calling, it could only mean one thing. Gossip!
Either about the Keene family. or the Reed family.
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But this time, Stella guessed wrong.
Tessa wailed over the phone, “Neither of them.”
“Why do you sound so down? Still hung up on your first kiss?” When she said the words “first kiss, Stella deliberately lowered her voice. “I’m telling you, you better forget about it as soon as
t possible.”
She knew that if Tessa kept brooding over it, she would definitely end up doing something reckless. But just thinking of the dangerous aura Victor gave off earlier….
She better not go messing with him. That man is the mess
Tessa replied, “Ugh, I don’t even have time to think about that right now.”
“Then what is it?” Stella then asked.
Tessa dropped a bomb. “I’m about to fly to Falvaria. Did you go back already?”
Stella was surprised. “What?”
Tessa explained. “My mom’s pulling some crazy stunt. She’s forcing me to go to Falvaria, wouldn’t even let me pack my bags. I’m already on the plane. Are you there? If you are, I’ll feel a lot better.
This was not Tessa’s first time traveling abroad. But she never liked being alone in unfamiliar places. If Stella were there, at least she could feel a bit more secure.
Stella said, “I’ll probably be back in two or three days. What’s going on with Diana?”
Though Stella had not met Diana more than a few times, she actually liked her quite a bit.
Every time Tessa had a problem, Diana always stepped in to help.
Tessa said, “I don’t know either. I’ll figure it out once I get there.”
It was all so sudden. She barely got a few words in before being dragged away. How could she possibly know what had happened?
“You’re already on the plane?” Worried, Stella asked.
“Yeah! I have to go; we’re about to take off. Talk later. Then, Tessa ended the call.
Stella twitched the corner of her mouth and turned to look at Abraham.
Abraham said, “Judging by the timing, there’s a high chance they’ll run into each other.”
He meant Tessa and Victor.
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These two… are they fated or cursed?
Meanwhile, with Derrick….
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When he found out Bernie had his eye on Stella and even wanted to play with her, his temper instantly exploded.
He was already furious after failing to retrieve the item. Now, fuming, he went straight up and landed a brutal kick to a certain very sensitive spot.
Bernie’s face twisted in agony as he curled up on the ground, hands covering his crotch.
Everyone present winced instinctively at the sight.
“Mr. Derrick, please calm down… calm down… Bernie could barely speak through the pain.
But Derrick kept kicking. His stomach, his legs, and that area again and again….
“You like to play games, huh? Well, I’ll make sure you’re done playing for the rest of your damn life.” Derrick’s movement never stopped.
Bernie whimpered, “I… I didn’t know she was your fiancée! If I had, I wouldn’t have dared. N….not even with a hundred lives…”
Sebastian had already been removed from the operating table. He lay pale on the bed.
Vincent and Gabe were both gone.
Though Derrick had brought plenty of men this time, Abraham had still managed to take out two of his key players.
That only made his blood boil more, and his kicks even more vicious.
Bernie was drenched in sweat from the pain.
Just as Derrick lifted his leg for what might have been the finishing blow, Sebastian, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke. “Derrick… he’s still that man’s little brother.”
Bernie and Bert were not exactly close, but if something happened to this younger brother, there was no way Bert would not react.
Derrick had reached the peak of his fury. With one last kick, he completely ruined Bernie.
A pig–squealing howl echoed through the room.
Well, that settles that. This pervert can forget about hurting any women for the rest of his life. He actually had the nerve to lust after that little tyrant. The very one Derrick dreamed of but couldn’t have. And he wanted to play? Must’ve had a death wish.
Even that was not the end. Derrick had his men give Bernie another solid beating before tossing
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Sebastian watched as Derrick continued to simmer with rage.
After a moment’s thought, he could not help asking, “Be honest with me. Are you serious about the little princess?”
First, he had snuck into Rivermount to steal her away,
Now, here he was again. And he had not made a move to kidnap the little princess this time. If he really had taken Stella, things would be even messier.
The feud between him and Abraham was inevitable.
But from Sebastian’s perspective, staying away from Stella might actually cause less trouble.
Without waiting for Derrick’s answer, Sebastian threw in another question. Every time you say you want something from Abraham, it’s like you’re not even after the thing. It’s just a cover, isn’t
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Derrick said he wanted things, but in fact, every time he just wanted to find Stella.
There was no reason to mess with Stella. And
Sebastian sighed, “It’s no use, you know. That girl’s always been on Abraham’s side. Let’s be real. They’re in love, and you….”
“In love?” Derrick’s icy voice cut him off mid–sentence.
All right, all right… This guy’s completely possessed. No way he’s thinking rationally. Better not bring up Stella anymore. This whole thing it’ll never be sorted out in this lifetime.
They had been duped again. The thing was not even with Bernie.
No way. Are they all trying to die? Wasn’t Ethan supposed to be in Hong Kong? Don’t tell me he’s on this cruise too?
Maybe he just realized how good the little princess was? But she was hard to please, spoiled to the core, full of tricks and danger. What was the appeal?
As soon as they boarded, she locked herself in the bathroom.
Abraham was on a call for almost half an hour, and she still had not come out. Frowning, he knocked on the door. “Stella”
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After another five minutes of shuffling and hesitation, Stella finally exited the bathroom.
She cast him a slightly embarrassed glance, her eyes clearly holding a trace of grievance.
“I don’t want to. You can’t.” Stella tried to push Abraham away.
Outside, Eddie was passing by the lounge when he overheard the conversation between Abraham and Stella. His heart gave a jolt.
He involuntarily shuddered and quickly walked away.
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The way Abraham doted on Stella, was that something anyone could compete with? If Derrick really thought he could win her over, he was dreaming.
It was already embarrassing enough to be hurt there, and now he wanted to apply the medicine for her? She felt like she had no privacy left at all.
Stella let him do as he pleased, docile and pliant. By the time he was finished, she was barely fully
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“Rianne?
“And?” Stella was still curious why Rianne called.
So Susan had found out Rianne was back and had staked out the Hale mansion? All for Lilian. That woman was obsessed. After all the chaos with Rebecca, she still had the nerve to chase Rianne down?
Give her hope? Wouldn’t that just make things worse? Rianne thought.
Before leaving Rivermount, she had seen Lilian’s medical reports. Those test results were… Based on her years of medical experience, Lilian’s body was so wrecked she would not last six months. And that was assuming she got surgery soon.
Now? The surgery had not happened. She was not even receiving basic treatment. Where was the hope in that?
Rianne muttered, “You want her to suffer in both body and soul.”
To give hope, only to plunge her deeper into despair?
Rianne immediately understood what Stella was implying.
“When people see no hope, Stella said, “they’re often tempted to end things quickly.”
Got it Rianne nodded.
So the idea was to keep Lilian from killing herself.
Back when she tried to kill Stella, her tactics had been beyond cruel.
Not just the car accident; she had even tried to tamper with her hospital treatment. If it had not been for Rianne and Tessa’s quick response, Stella might not have survived.
Now, looking back. Rianne was glad they had saved her.
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died. He would have razed Rivermount to the ground.
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go visit the Reed family now. Dinner tonight?” Rianne thought of inviting Stella for dinner.
Stella glanced at Abraham, then winced slightly. Her body still ached.
“Let’s do it tomorrow, she said.
She was not going anywhere today. She still hurt too much.
“Alright. Rianne then ended the call.
Once Stella hung up. Abraham picked her up again, smiling indulgently. So obedient. You’re even thinking about your health now.”
“Well, I am in serious pain. Of course I can’t go out.” Stella murmured.
Whether she was obedient or not, she was genuinely in pain.
Abraham did not say another word, simply carried her off the plane.
In the past. Stella would have insisted on walking, but today, she said nothing at all.
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Obediently, Stella rested her small face against the man’s chest.
Susan had been waiting outside the Hale family’s gates the entire time.
Two hours after Rianne returned, she heard the news and had rushed over, waiting here ever since.
Whether it was due to the Reed family’s current downfall or for some other reason, she had not been able to step past the threshold. The one who came to inform her had told her bluntly to leave, and Rianne would not see her.
But she could not leave. Just thinking of the pain Lilian was enduring, she could not back down. She had to see Rianne, no matter what.
Finally, Rianne emerged.
Susan hurried forward in agitation. “Ms. Rianne, please, I beg you, save my daughter.”
“Which daughter are you talking about?” Rianne crossed her arms, her tone casual and detached.
Susan froze. her face stiffening from the question. She struggled for breath as she answered, “M… My adopted daughter, Lilian.”
“Oh, adopted daughter?” Rianne raised a brow. “Seeing how desperate you were, I thought it was your biological daughter, Stella, who was in trouble.”
At the mention of Stella, Susan’s lips twitched awkwardly. In the end, she could not come up with a suitable response.
“Could you please go take a look at the Reed family, hmm? Susan suggested weakly.
Rianne shrugged. “Alright, but let me say this first. I hadn’t planned on–going. I’m only doing this because your biological daughter called me and asked me to go.”
“You mean Stella called you? She asked you to check on Lilian?” Susan was stunned. She could hardly believe it.
Stella… would never be so kind to Lilian. She couldn’t. She would probably rather Lilian be dead.
She refuted instinctively. “Ms. Rianne, you must have misheard. Stella couldn’t possibly…”
Rianne cast a cold glance. “You mean to say I have hearing problems? If that’s the case, can you really trust me to go check on Lilian?”
Susan choked on words. “L”
Forget it. Right now, Lilian mattered most.
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As Rianne watched Susan’s unwilling expression at the mere mention of Stella, she found her even more repulsive.
With a short, she added. “No need to thank me. You should save your gratitude for your real daughter.
Rianne’s words hit her like a blow to the chest, and she had to bite back a wave of burning rage. Right now, the last name she wanted to hear was Stella.
The entire downfall of the Reed family was because of What was there to rememberi
what was so great about her, anyway?
But right now. Lilian was more important. She could not afford to be angry,
You’re right. Ms. Rianne Susan echoed in agreement.
Seeing her words and face so out of sync. Rianne let out a derisive chuckle and turned toward her
Susan quickly followed ‘Ms. Rianne. I drove here myself.”
“No need. Most of the Reed family’s mechanics are crooked. I’d rather drive my own car. Rianne rejected her offer right away.
It was a not–so–subtle jab at the car accident involving Stella.
In fact, most of the evidence from that crash pointed straight at Lilian. And yet, despite the ironclad proof, the Reed family still chose to believe her.
Rianne got in her car and drove off without another word.
Susan stood there stiffly, her body frozen in place. hatred for Stella boiling in her chest.
That wretched girl!
Seething with fury, she jumped into her car and hurried to catch up to Rianne.
Meanwhile, Stella had already been carried into the car by Abraham when Rianne’s call came through.
“I honestly think this is all pointless,” Rianne said.
“Hm** Stella responded.
“With so many people in the Reed family loving her to pieces, there’s no way she’s actually willing to go that easily. And did you see the way Madam Liang acted‘ Oh dear, just what kind of magic potion did Lilian feed them?” Rianne almost rolled her eyes out
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Stella said calmly, “Whatever potion she gave them, just make sure you go all in and give them hope.”
Go all in? Why did it sound like this girl still had tricks up her sleeve?
“And after I give them hope?” Rianne asked curiously.
“Then you go all in… on bargaining.” Stella replied smoothly.
Bargaining?
Rianne was unsure of what Stella wanted exactly. “You want money?”
Stella scoffed. “Please. You’re not a charity case. Just name your price. Make it so sky–high they’ll choke on it.”
“But the Reed family doesn’t have that kind of money anymore,” Rianne said. She had already heard about their current mess.
No one in that house could cough up 700,000 dollars in cash right now.
“I know,” Stella said.
Curious, Rianne asked. “Huh? Then why…?”
Stella continued, “Exactly because they don’t have money. That’s why you need to go all out and ask for more.
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Rianne was starting to get it now. The plan was to give them hope, only to shove them deeper into the abyss,
“This sounds like something you picked up from Tess,” she muttered.
Only Tessa could be this delightfully wicked. Watching a disaster unfold was not enough. She had to devise new ways to make it worse.
Stella simply said, “Just go.”
“Fine. I’ll go. I’ll go all in at every step. Rianne promised before hanging up.
Lilian, never mind her grudge with Stella; even she and Rianne had history.
Back when Lilian was not sure about Ethan’s feelings, she had cast a wide net. And people like her never wasted their nets on the poor, short, or ugly.
Tempest, of course, had been one of her targets. Thus creating a rift with Rianne.
There were countless heiresses in Rivermount who wished they could tear Lilian to pieces, but thanks to the Reed family’s protection, none of them could touch her.
Until now.
Now, she had fallen, right into Stella’s hands. And even had to beg Rianne for help.
On Stella’s side.
Abraham glanced down at her smug little face. “So happy?”
“Of course. You wouldn’t understand.” Stella’s voice was laced with impish glee.
Lilian was getting her comeuppance. There were countless people in Rivermount celebrating. She was not the only one.
Abraham chuckled. “Why not just end her? Why go through all the trouble?”
Stella shot him a look. “With the state she’s in now, ending her would be a waste of a bullet.”
Abraham reached out and gently ruffled her soft hair, saying nothing more. He would let her do as she pleased.
After all, as she said, given the Reed family’s state, was any action even necessary?
They had already collapsed. Every member of that house was living in torment. What more
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Stella suddenly wrapped her arms around his. “Abraham, do you think I’ve become a bad person?”
Abraham raised a brow. “Why ask that?”
Stella lowered her gaze. “Back when I was in Falvaria, I wasn’t like this.”
Abraham nodded..
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It was true. When she had been by his side, she had been carefree, pure, and kind–hearted.
But after the upheaval in the Dawson family, after being forced out of Falvaria by Derrick, she had changed. The next time he saw her, the innocence was gone. In its place was someone who paid back every grudge tenfold.
He gently pinched her nose. “This is good too. You’re still my precious one.”
In that moment, Stella felt her heart fill with warmth.
Bits and pieces of memories from the Reed family flashed through her mind. Like when someone had told her, “Even if Lilian pushed you, you shouldn’t treat her like this.”
“Why’d you go quict?” Abraham asked softly.
Stella murmured, “I was thinking. no matter what kind of person I become, I’ll always be good in your eyes, won’t I?”
Abraham nodded.
Stella grinned happily, and wrapping her arms around his neck, planted a kiss on his cheek.
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This was what it meant to love someone, to care about someone, to cherish someone, no r how they changed.
Just as Stella was about to settle back into her seat, Abraham suddenly pulled her in and deepened. the kiss.
Right. I should never tease a lion.
In the front, Abel tactfully raised the partition.
Stella squirmed in Abraham’s arms, flustered. She was scared. “Stop… don’t touch me anymore.”
If he kept going, he might not be able to stop.
He saw her fear clearly and let out a soft laugh, releasing her. “I wouldn’t bear to take you right
now.
Stella’s mind buzzed, her face flushing red.
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Chapter 340 Always on Your Side
Stella replied. “Not on purpose.”
There was no need to waste thought on those people. But over the years, they had truly hurt her. Some memories were bound to linger.
Stella suddenly asked, “Abraham, will you always be biased in my favor?”
“Biased?” Abraham was not sure what she meant.
Stella explained. “Yeah. If I ever did something that hurt Marie, would you still take my side?”
Abraham’s grip on her tightened. He understood why she was asking.
The Reed family had always stood with the adopted daughter….
And in the Dawson family, had she not held the same position as Lilian?
He moved away just enough to look into her eyes, then flicked her forehead.
Stella immediately covered the spot, eyes wide with pain, looking up at him like a wounded fawn.
Abraham’s heart stirred.
This little enchantress… He thought to himself.
With that look in her eyes, what man could resist?
“Do you think the Dawson family is blind? Or incompetent enough to raise you into someone like Lilian?” Abraham said with a light scoff.
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