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 had never known before. She could feel her life slipping away. Last night had been unbearable. Sleep evaded her, leaving her trapped in

Cloudia whispered, "Ursula..."

sleep a wink last night. It hurts so much. Please, speak to Star. Beg her to let me go. I'll admit to

recover, she can do whatever she wants with me,"

pain and darkness, Ursula was losing

to her. I beg you,"

basic relief of sleep was beyond her reach, and the unrelenting pain left her

Cloudia refused to believe her daughter had done anything

She was heartbroken by Ursula's suffering and

...

coffee bar of Wave

the moment she saw Stella- or perhaps even earlier, when she first

of the grand

sight of

against the snowy landscape,

studio was first established, before it had turned a profit, their boss had been incredibly generous. At the time, Tabitha had assumed the

it seemed unlikely. She had no idea where

Mist Bay? Was it connected to the man

certainly didn't seem like it was the Larkin family's doing. If they had such connections, they

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