Chapter 1402

Hylda no longer possessed the allure of her past. She was wearing the plainest clothes she could find, fearful of being recognized. She trimmed her long, flowy hair and no longer wore makeup. Hylda looked a decade older than before.

As soon as the light flickered on, she instinctively hid. After days of evading capture, she had developed a fear of well-lit places.

"It's too bright," she said in a raspy voice.

Ian felt for her and left a dim lamp on.

"What's your plan?" He sat across from her and asked.

Hylda hesitated and said, "I've been thinking a lot these past few days. I've now figured out the things I did not understand before. None of this was a coincidence. She had planned everything out since the day of the wedding. She made me target Xenia out of jealousy and exposed Hugo's true identity, causing Albert to lose trust in me and freeze my accounts.

had Walter come and threaten me, driving a wedge between Albert and me over the money. She led me into her trap

years of her hard work to become Mrs. Jewell was flushed down the drain. She was now a fugitive and wanted throughout the city. All she felt was

are you referring to?" Ian

that the car crash was just an accident. She never gave up on

wanted to take away everything that did not rightfully belong

prime. Though, she could not accept it. 'I was

pursed his lips, not knowing what to

it, but her face looked extremely ugly. Ian recalled Irene's warning and steadied himself. "So... what's the plan?" he asked

expression darkened. "I

achieve. Stella is not who she used to be. You might not even be able to

that. She knew what Ian said was the truth, and her desire was likely impossible

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