Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 834

Ms. West was poised to become the future leading lady in their business world. President Winters had initially been skeptical about the rumors until he met Stella today. To his surprise, Ms. West indeed was missing a finger, a detail unexpected for someone who had grown up in luxury. How could she have suffered such an injury? Earlier, while Stella was tending to a wound on her hand, he subtly inquired about it. It turned out she had been injured protecting her childhood friend. That confirmed his suspicions!

Lizetta glanced again at Stella, who responded with a bold, carefree chuckle. Remembering how Stella had just emerged from President Winters' office, unfazed by her presence, Lizetta quickly understood. Stella must have done her homework, knowing that Lizetta was coming to the Starlight Group to deliver a proposal. She was even aware of Lizetta's meeting with President Winters and had deliberately injured her hand in the parking lot. The goal was clear: to elicit sympathy, ensuring President Winters got a poor impression of Lizetta, thus derailing any potential collaboration.

interrupted her. "It seems you're not interested in making a sincere apology. In that case, Alex, notify security to escort the

as you are beautiful." The two proceeded towards the elevator, with President Winters accompanying Stella, likely intending to walk her to the parking lot. "Aren't you going

they were troublemakers, drawing curious looks from other employees. Inside the elevator, Lilian, her face flushed with embarrassment, whispered angrily at Lizetta. "This is all your fault! You said it wouldn't affect me, and now I've never been so humiliated! Why did you have to mess with Ms. West?" Then, with a ding, the elevator reached the lobby. As the doors opened, Lilian raised her hand to