Dear Sweetheart novel

That also meant it’d be even more difficult for Stella, who was merely his illegitimate child, to claim a dime from him.

In all honesty, her reason for working with Naomi and becoming a spy in the Faymon Group wasn’t to get back at Mathias. It was simply because Naomi could pay her well.

As for a heartless sc*mbag like Mathias, Stella couldn’t care less if he died.

Arnaud smiled as he crossed his legs and leaned back on the couch. “Even if you can’t get anything from your father, there’s no need to fret. That pathetic inheritance is nothing compared to what I can give you.”

“You’re right, Sir. Your generosity is incomparable,” Stella replied, a smile tugging at her lips while she twirled her hair. “I know there are many benefits from working with you, so rest assured that I’ll do my best.”

Arnaud took a sip of his brandy and nodded, clearly impressed with Stella. Like Naomi, she was deviously clever, and it wasn’t every day that he got to meet a woman of such caliber.

“You’re a lot smarter than I imagined, Ms. Zink. The person you sent to Summerbank accomplished their tasks perfectly. However…” he said before casting a sidelong glance at Stella. “I only told you to keep an eye on Rayna. I didn’t give any other instructions, did I? It’s impressive that you’ve gotten yourself acquainted with Mrs. Xavier, but there are times when lies backfire. Given the status and power of the Xavier family, not even I would be able to protect you if anything goes wrong.”

Stella smiled, seemingly unfazed by Arnaud’s words or the Xaviers’ clout.

“Sir, do you know what the butterfly effect is?”

Naturally, that piqued Arnaud’s interest. “Tell me more.”

plucked a grape and popped

bottom and sides will most likely crack, while the ones in the middle stay well-protected. However, if you were to toss the eggs out, there’s no doubt they’d all break,” Stella explained calmly. “Jessica and Jasmine’s friendship with Rayna is hardly a threat. What’s scary is the men supporting them. Those are the ones who are the most difficult to deal with. Therefore, as long as we can create a rift among

locked eyes with Arnaud and grinned. “Once we’ve torn them apart, don’t you think it’d be much easier to accomplish

Arnaud felt a

who only cares about her own interests. People like her are the most terrifying, especially since they can

though he didn’t let it show on his face. Classy and charming as always, he raised

a force to be reckoned with, Ms.

formidable as you, Sir,” Stella replied. “You’ve planned everything without stepping out of the house. I have faith that you’ll outdo Jefferson within the next

Arnaud arched a brow.

her head. “I wouldn’t know unless you want to tell

a chuckle. “That’s a good attitude to have, Ms. Zink. I

injury, she’d most likely be bedbound for the rest of

you sure Mrs. Xavier never

few times and chatted with her. Never in my wildest dreams did I think she’d befriend me that quickly!

see through my facade from the get-go, but to my surprise, she turned out to be nothing more than a paper tiger! I merely told Mrs. Xavier that Jasmine had secretly married and was pregnant. Who knew she’d take my story at face value? Not only did she believe Jasmine was a

Mrs. Xavier had used

planned for Jasmine to suffer, yet you’re still blaming Mrs. Xavier for not being clever enough?” Arnaud scoffed. “Are you sympathizing

she’s been. Have I not proved myself to be smarter than

second, her gaze darkened as she took a whiff of the brandy. “The both of us started from the bottom, but why does she still get to live a good life