Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 317 317: I know what I am doing

"You've been missing for a while, Stefan. What are you up to?" Gabriel inquired following a phone conversation with his pal.

Gabriel had not heard from Stefan since that night at the Retro bar, because the next day he fled somewhere without making his existence known.

It wasn't until yesterday that he overheard his mother and Aunt Nancy on the phone discussing how Stefan lied about going on a business trip solely to spend time with Ella.

It wasn't surprising given Stefan's capacity to do so, yet something inside him suggested otherwise.

Stefan, on the other hand, sighed and leaned on his chair. "So much happened that I am still trying to figure everything out," he said, causing Gabriel to crease on his remark.

"What do you mean?" he asked and heard Stefan take a deep breath.

"We went to Ella's hometown and there we learned that Jedrick is Ella's father." The revelation caught Gabriel off guard. This was something he never saw coming.

"Are you sure? Because, as far as I know, Eveline is also his daughter."

"..."

Stefan felt like someone had hit him in the face, leaving him buzzing with incomprehensible ideas.

"I wasn't prepared to hear this. H-how is that possible, and what about Uncle Jonathan? God, this is so confusing." Stefan was still processing Gabriel's words when he hesitantly asked.

"How did you find out? Was it the truth that he was hidden all the time?"

"Yes, and as far as I found, Jedrick told me the truth and I merely ran a DNA test between Eveline and Uncle Jonathan to confirm his words and the result were negative."

Stefan went silent upon hearing him.

"Then does that mean Eveline and Ella are-"

"Sisters," Gabriel concluded.

Silence fell between the two. The notion of Eveline and Ella sharing the same blood with the man they loathe made their stomachs twist.

"You know, Ella even offered that I find her father using DNA. She stated her blood type was rare, so they'd have an easier time finding a donor," Stefan blurted out, unaware that his remarks would surprise Gabriel.

"Rare blood type?"

"Hmm"

him, and he

didn't fully believe Jedrick's remarks. And knowing how Jedrick took advantage

he's saying the truth?"

work, but he soon noticed Ella making her way inside the office. He paused. She was off to the finance department to discuss the annual budget. So, when she returned, he couldn't

it shows on your face," Stefan replied, rising from his seat and picking up

to him, who set it back on

whole time. I still need time

carry for the entire

I'll be fine." In fact, I'm working on something significant," she

drew up a chair to

so important than your health?"

her work above her health. But

a deal with the Larson. They liked it and issued a confirmation email this morning. They are looking forward

about Larson being detained by cops for smuggling illegal substances from abroad. He was not only fired from his company but also blacklisted. However, this was not the

Larcon was the owner. And now that he is behind bars, the agreement is regarded as null and void,"

owner in mind. However, since he was no longer the

dad," Stefan said, standing up and walking away, leaving Ella

his father's

deal with the Larson Group even after you know it's no longer Larson's but Jedrick owns it?" Stefan butted, interrupting his talk with the head

Marcus asked, "Where are you, Stefan?" as the door closed. Don't you think it's disrespectful to barge in when you

impolite, but his need to speak with him took precedence, and he

he said, recognizing

then present your concerns," he said, referring to the

be considered eligible," Stefan

so? Do you want me to alter my choice simply because Jedrick now controls the company?" Marcus queried, leaving

Jedrick is Eveline's father. He is after them, and if you join forces with him, will it harm

friends for a long time, but his father's involvement with Jedrick may

what I am doing, Stefan, and I suggest you too agree with my decision." Marcus

ears. His father was ruining everything.

what you want. But it will only be for this one project; after that, we will not

you say, but for the time being, I'd like you to focus entirely on this deal. I want you to keep an eye on everything," Stefan frowned at Marcus' words before

Marcus dismissed him, and Stefan went

stared at the closed door before darting his glance outside the window, his