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"

and he chose to speak with him later, citing

remarks. And knowing how Jedrick took advantage of Aunt Erna back then made him worry that

a miss. Why can't I think he's

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

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

it back to him, who set it back on the table before turning to face

stay at home knowing Mom will be there the whole time. I still need time to feel

your health? Are you confident you can carry for the entire day? You can take half a day,"

fact, I'm working on something significant," she explained, turning to

and drew up a chair to sit next to

health?" Stefan inquired, his tone slightly

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

issued a confirmation email this morning. They are looking forward to working with us," she replied, leaving

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

now that he is behind bars, the agreement is regarded as null and void," Stefan

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

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

to his father's

are you 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

gave Stefan a furious glare before excusing him. Marcus asked, "Where are you, Stefan?" as the door closed. Don't

him took precedence, and he simply barged in

sorry," he said, recognizing his

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

deal with Larson shouldn't be considered eligible," Stefan stated

that so? Do you want me to alter my choice simply because Jedrick now controls the

if you join forces with him, will it harm your

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

and I suggest you too agree with my decision." Marcus said, leaving no

not believe his ears. His

that's what you want. But it will only be for this

on this deal. I want you

dismissed

at the closed door before darting his glance outside