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 documents that had scattered on the

now. I have my pride, Remington. Don't worry, I'll seriously consider going

won't bother you anymore. I'm

and sad, tears still visible on her face, but her eyes seemed somehow

let out a sigh of relief and

on the right 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

you're worried

I can arrange for a

more personal assistants for you, introduce you to some friends abroad who will look after you. You were so bright and talented as a child; once you regain your confidence, you'll

Remington and

me of anything. You're really going out of your

trying to force

read between the lines; he was being nice now, but if she ultimately refused, he might resort to

hitched, and

take them home and discuss them with my dad.

the office, Remington

Starlight Group. Remind her to go to HR to process