Cloudia was gone. She had desperately wanted to help Ursula. But seeing Stella's ruthless decision to cut off Jaxon's medical care left her too afraid to continue.

If Blaise ever found out she had approached Stella and Jaxon was harmed as a result, it would be the end for both her and Blaise.

Stella turned to her butler. "Take care of it."

The butler nodded. "Yes, Miss."

As for Jaxon, Stella had wanted to deal with him for some time. With Ronald making his move, this was the perfect opportunity for her to act decisively.

The Larkin family had blamed their downfall entirely on her, showing no sign of self-reflection. Since they refused to take responsibility, she saw no reason to hold back.

...

Cloudia had just driven out of Mist Bay when her phone rang.

It was Ursula, her voice weak and frail. "Mom."

Hearing that fragile voice made Cloudia's heart twist with pain.

In no time at all, the entire Larkin family had become vulnerable and powerless, unable to stand up to someone like Stella.

It hurts so

unable to sleep. Each passing moment was a fresh agony. "Did Star agree to let me go abroad?" Ursula asked, feeling a level of despair she

Cloudia whispered, "Ursula..."

night. It hurts so much. Please, speak to Star. Beg her to let me go. I'll admit to whatever she

her spare me this time. Once I recover, she can do whatever she wants

of pain and darkness, Ursula was losing hope. She

beg you," Ursula broke down in

beyond her reach, and the unrelenting pain left her gasping for

to believe her daughter had

murmured, feeling utterly hopeless herself. She was heartbroken by Ursula's suffering and furious at her own

...

bar

a state of disbelief. It had started the moment she saw Stella- or

of the grand

sight

snowy landscape,

their boss had been incredibly generous. At the time, Tabitha had assumed the funds were coming

seeing the Larkin family's attitude toward Stella, it seemed unlikely. She had no idea where Stella had gotten

Mist Bay? Was it connected to the man

Larkin family's doing. If they had such connections, they wouldn't

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