Chapter 321

Abby Murphy was just stepping out of the kitchen when she saw who had arrived —and her face instantly fell.

"Officer, there must be some mistake. Star hasn't leaked any trade secrets. Are you sure you've got the right person?" she blurted out anxiously.

The officer replied, "Whether there's been a mistake isn't for you to decide. Please, miss, we need your cooperation."

Abby looked like she wanted to argue further, but Stella gently reached out and stopped her.

Stella nodded at the officers. "I understand. I'll come with you."

Then she turned to Abby, her voice calm. "Don't worry. I'll be fine. Just make sure to call my lawyer."

Seeing how composed Stella was, Abby's nerves settled-at least a little. Right. She needed to get Star a lawyer.

"And one more thing..." Stella quickly listed off a few instructions.

As Abby registered what Stella was saying, her eyes widened in disbelief. "Star, you... did you already see this coming?"

gave her a

was led away by

was taken

long night of questioning, the dawn light was already streaming

her lawyer arrived to arrange

be visited. The attorney was from

knew perfectly well who was behind all

into the station's front hall when

Jasper and Rachel.

a sleepless night, Stella looked pale and drawn, fatigue etched deep between her brows-a stark contrast to

whistle. "Well, well, if it isn't

at the crack of dawn just to gloat? Honestly, with all

was no need for pretense-they were old enemies, after all,

for you-a dropout with nothing going

show of pretending to gag. "Actually, I'm just here to give you a friendly

auction the other day?

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