Cloudia's breath hitched, a sign of her unease.

Seeing Stella about to leave, Blaise panicked. "Star."

"What are you still standing there for?" Noticing Cloudia frozen in place, Blaise shot her an exasperated look.

That snapped Cloudia out of her daze, and she hurried after Stella.

Stella and Ronald were already at the doorstep.

Cloudia rushed forward, grabbing Stella's other hand. "Star, Mom and Dad want to talk to you."

Stella glanced sideways, a hint of sarcasm in her tone. "Mom and Dad?"

In the chilly air, her words seemed laced with irony.

Cloudia felt a tightness in her chest. Her gaze inadvertently fell on the man beside Stella, sensing the dangerous aura surrounding him.

Holding onto Stella's hand, Cloudia instinctively tightened her grip. "I was wrong. I shouldn't have treated you that way."

Stella looked at her mockingly and tried to pull her hand away, but Cloudia refused to let go.

eyebrow.

pleaded, "Can we

was frustrated. She couldn't believe Stella

company's troubles were her doing,

she asked,

though everyone said so, Cloudia found it hard to believe Stella wielded

replied, "What

was at a loss

She thought...

she couldn't let Stella

what do you want me to do to make

and she was desperate to

unfortunately the situation had spiraled far beyond

car accident, the one that nearly killed me, was Ursula's doing, you asked me the same thing. You wanted

innocent smile contrasted with

wasn't even worth Stella's effort anymore. But

to "repay" a few debts seemed only fair,

Cloudia gasped, "You mean..."

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