The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 193

Chapter 193: James' Anger

"Get her out of here!" he barked, and his men quickly but gently lifted Stella's limp form and carried her to James' waiting car.

As they sped away from the scene, James cast a worried glance at Stella's pale face. "Hold on, my love," he murmured. "I'm taking you home.

The ornate wooden doors of the mansion's study swung open, and Stella found herself ushered into the lavish room, her heart pounding. James stood there, his expression a mix of relief and apprehension. "Stella..." he breathed, taking a step towards her

But Stella held up a hand, her eyes narrowing. "Was it your mother?" she asked, her voice cold and unwavering.

gaze downcast.

James hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly. "Yes," he admitted, his gaze She... she's the one who orchestrated the whole thing.

Stella's jaw tightened, her suspicions confirmed. "I should have known," she said, her voice. laced with bitter disappointment. "After all these years, she's still trying to hurt us.

James took another step forward, his hand reaching out towards her. "Stella, I... I'm so sorry, he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I never meant for any of this to happen."

Stella eyed him warily, taking a step back. "Where have you been, James?" she asked, her tone guarded. "You disappeared all those years ago, leaving us to fend for ourselves. And now, your own mother has tried to take me from my family." James flinched at the accusation, his expression pained. "I... I was in a coma," he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. "Your mother-in-law, she... she trapped me, erased my memories. I only just woke up a few days ago."

Stella stared at him, her mind racing. She had spent years believing he was dead, and now he was standing before her, alive and seemingly well. It was almost too much to process.

"A coma?" she repeated, her voice tinged with disbelief. "All this time, you were alive, and we

had no idea?"

James nodded, his eyes pleading. "I'm so sorry, Stella. I tried to find you, to find Emma, but... your mother-in-law, she was relentless. I barely escaped with my life."

Stella hesitated, her gaze searching his face. She could see the sincerity in his eyes, the pain and regret etched in his features. But after all they had been through, all the loss and heartbreak, a part of her couldn't bring herself to trust him, to believe his story. "James," she said quietly, "it's been over a decade. I'm a different person now. A lot has happened in your absence.".

He nodded, his shoulders slumping "I know," he said, his voice tinged with sadness. "And I'm sorry I wasn't there for you and the girls. I never meant to abandon you."

"I... I'm just glad you're alive," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "But I need time. I can't just pick up where we left off, not after everything that's

he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I'm here, Stella. Whenever you're ready,

nodded, her gaze drifting towards the door. "I should go,"

to know who harmed out girls?" He asked and she

she heard this,

was sure her son had done something. She had already prepared for him to remarry and get rid of Stella but he

she

SUV slammed up behind them with alarming speed, hitting their car bumper with severe

Janet's driver couldn't manage to shake them or pull away. The car

one swift motion, the SUV rammed them head-on again, clipping the front

car lost its grip on the road, as they spun wildly, sliding across the concrete before

of shattered glass exploded inward as the vehicle rolled, the reinforced frame crushing

agony tear through her body, but she was unable to stifle a scream as everything hurt when her organs felt the force of the

consciousness. She could barely register the destruction as everything hurt. Every shallow breath sent fresh bolts of painful torment through

nearby gravel as several shadowy

the sound of their low, rumbling voices penetrating the

in, boys. Tell the boss we got her done

We are

Unable to move or pealt, she could only listen helplessly as

have her, Mr. Grey," he stated flatly. "Alive a

this words, her mind raced. Did James find out what she

closed around her, Janet prayed James did

dead for sure.

Stella turned to stare at

know who they are?"

but they all

were safe now, but she still felt anger at the

just need to join

away.

You can change upstairs," he said and she paused, threw him