Chapter 222 New Year’s Gift

Stella’s eyes turned cold as she looked at me.

I began to piece things together and concluded that Annalise’s death wasn’t as straightforward as it

seemed.

Stella quickly corrected herself, “What I meant was that there could never have been a future for them. It wouldn’t have worked out even if she hadn’t died!”

“If Annalise held such a special place in Mr. Atlas’s heart, it must’ve been tough for you, too,” I pointed out. “It affects you directly.”

Her.composure wavered, but she masked it with a bigger smile. “I don’t concern myself with such things. Even if a thousand Annalises appeared, he’d still be mine. I won’t allow anything else.” Her arrogance

knew no bounds.

I nodded. In reality, she had a point. The formidable Pierce family stood solidly behind her.

“How did Annalise die?” I brought up a topic I had avoided. However, Stella kept bringing her up, indicating she wanted to tell me something more.

I wanted to hear Stella’s version of Annalise since I had already gleaned some clues from her slip–ups. Annalise’s death was undeniably linked to Celine.

found her, my mom had Atlas identify the body. They say it was a horrifying sight.”

felt a twinge, imagining how Atlas must

like the end of the world for him,” Stella said, her eyes holding a cruel

satisfaction.

yourself?” I looked at Stella, searching for

my intentions. “I couldn’t bear to

was in despair.”

turn of events,” I remarked, voicing a harsh truth even though I

I said it.

Chloe, it’s

quick thinking and nodded. “Alright, I’ll be there

have a meeting. We can catch up over

I’ll take my leave. I

into her bag and produced a small, elegantly wrapped gift. She placed it on my

much!” I smiled. “I didn’t even get the chance

it, just a little trinket!” She remarked before making her graceful

please escort Ms. Stella out,” I instructed.

Carol returned, she muttered, “She just wouldn’t stop talking. Who does

smiled at Carol, giving her an approving look. “That was clever of you! Well done!”

burst out laughing

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