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"

words struck a chord with him, and he chose to speak with him later, citing

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

miss. Why can't I think he's saying the truth?" Gabriel

office. He paused. She was off to the finance department to discuss the annual budget. So,

take a break. You haven't slept all night, and it shows on your face," Stefan replied, rising from his seat and picking up the glass of

it down and handed it back to him, who

time. I still need time to feel normal,"

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

something significant," she explained, turning to walk to

and drew up a

so important than your health?" Stefan inquired, his tone

to put her work above her health. But the second she looked at

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

abroad. He was not only fired from his company but also blacklisted. However, this was not the case; the new owner of the Larson Group was none other than Jedrick. So it

was the owner. And now that

was no longer the owner

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

walked to his father's office and

longer Larson's but Jedrick owns it?" Stefan butted, interrupting his talk with the head of

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

with him took precedence, and he simply barged in regardless of whether his father was

said, recognizing

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

be

me to alter my choice simply because Jedrick now controls the company?" Marcus queried,

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

time, but his father's involvement with Jedrick may jeopardize their long-term

doing, Stefan, and I suggest you too agree with my decision." Marcus said, leaving

His father was ruining everything.

will only be for this one project; after that, we will not deal with them," he

to focus entirely on this deal. I want you to keep an

can go and work," Marcus dismissed him, and

door before darting his glance outside the window, his mind racing as