Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"You're just dependent on me because I saved you, that's all."

Stella stared at Remington, her eyes a mix of struggle and confusion.

"Is that so?" she asked after a moment, visibly shocked.

Remington nodded, and Stella bit her lip, looking down before asking again.

"And do you love Liz, Remington?"

"Yes, I love her. We had our misunderstandings in the past, and I've hurt her a lot, which led us to the brink of divorce. But I never thought about really leaving her, nor did I think about giving any other woman a chance. My wife, my love, it's always going to be her."

Remington's words were firm and unequivocal.

Stella's face turned even paler, and she took a step back, leaning on the desk. After a moment, she managed a bitter smile.

"I really envy Liz..."

Remington's lips tightened in a self-deprecating smile. "But she's not happy."

up the

now. I have my pride, Remington. Don't

decision, I won't bother you anymore. I'm sorry

visible on her face, but her

a sigh of

track. Going abroad to enhance your skills, to catch up on the knowledge you've missed, and to come back to take control of the West family, that's what you should really

you're worried about

I can arrange for

friends abroad who will look after you.

looked at Remington and then suddenly

one go to convince me of anything. You're really

not trying to force you," said

the lines; he was being nice now, but

hitched, and

these schools, I'll take them home and discuss them with my dad. You go ahead with your meeting; I won't

Stella left the office, Remington massaged

no longer working at Starlight Group. Remind her to go to HR to