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"

with him, and he chose to

yet he still didn't fully believe Jedrick's remarks. And knowing how Jedrick took advantage of

miss. Why can't I think he's

inside the office. He paused. She was off to the finance department to discuss the annual budget. So, when she returned, he couldn't

slept all night, and it shows on your face," Stefan replied, rising from his seat and picking

handed it back to him, who set

will be there the whole time. I still need time to feel

health? Are you confident you can carry for the entire day? You can take

working on something significant," she explained, turning to walk

drew up a chair

important than your health?" Stefan inquired, his

above her health. But the second she looked at him, something obvious

recall how we suggested a deal with the Larson. They liked it and issued a confirmation email this morning. They are looking forward to working with us," she

company but also blacklisted. However, this was not the case; the new owner of the Larson Group was none other than Jedrick. So

was the owner. And now that he is behind bars, the agreement

it was personally forwarded, with Larson's genuine owner in mind. However, since he was no longer the owner of the

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

to his father's office

considering signing a 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 of the

gave Stefan a furious glare before excusing him. Marcus asked, "Where are you, Stefan?" as the door closed. Don't you think it's disrespectful to barge in when you could knock on the door and ask

speak with him took

sorry," he said, recognizing his

take a seat and then present your concerns," he said, referring to the chair across

be

simply because Jedrick now controls the company?" Marcus queried, leaving Stefan puzzled

is after them, and if you join forces with him, will

and Marcus have been friends for a long time, but his

know what I am doing, Stefan, and I suggest you too agree with my decision." Marcus said, leaving no space

could not believe his ears. His father was ruining

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

but for the time being, I'd like you to focus entirely on this deal. I want you to keep

Marcus dismissed him, and Stefan went out

darting his glance outside the window, his