Chapter 78

Stella's blood pressure shot straight to the roof the moment she glanced at the video.

She demanded, "Where did this video come from?"

"It looks like it leaked from some rich kids' group chat. But now it's all over the internet."

Without another word, Stella grabbed her phone and called Cedric Clarke.

Cedric picked up almost immediately, beating her to the punch: "You saw the video too, didn't you?"

Stella paused. "You saw it as well?"

"Yeah. I'm already in the parking garage. Just come down-I'm by Section C."

"Got it!"

She hung up and made a beeline for the underground garage.

***

Meanwhile, in a quiet hospital room, Julia slowly opened her eyes.

"Gee..."

rushed to her side. "I'm right here. How are you

want to

frowned. "You're still sick, Julia. You can't just

I want to spend New Year's

Kensington gets here, okay? We'll talk

been hiding things from me. But

froze, stunned into

she finally

it from me. I'm not that fragile. If I'm sick, I'll get treated. No need to

feel?" Gina studied Julia's

you? Tell her I know about the leukemia, and I'll cooperate with treatment. But it's the holidays—people are supposed to be home. Just let me spend these few days with Bryn, so we can see in the New Year together." Julia's voice was calm and steady, as if the diagnosis hadn't shaken her

hospital... it just

So, Gina called Stella.

hearing Gina out and discussing it with Cedric, Stella agreed: Julia could go home for a few days. It would help keep

***

family's backyard, the

strength was terrifying-he pinned Briony down, slamming

was no use; her forehead struck the ground

some point, she started bleeding, a fresh

through her. She had no intention

she gritted her teeth and shoved him with all

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