Chapter 414

The man's dark gaze fell on Stella, its intensity almost suffocating.

"You really had no idea?"

"Of course I didn't," Stella replied, her expression calm and unflinching. "What, do you think I'm some kind of psychic?"

Haynes studied her face, searching for the slightest sign of guilt, but found nothing.

If she truly didn't know, then she was one hell of an actress.

He spoke quietly, his tone even. "According to my investigation, the people who trashed Rachel's studio were your fans."

"And?" Stella met his stare, unbothered.

Haynes's lips barely parted. "Are you going to tell me you didn't put them up to it?"

like that, I wouldn't bother denying it. If I did it, I'd say so. If I didn't, I didn't. Honestly, I have a concert to prepare for. I hardly have time to waste on people

"Whether you did it or not, this two-million-dollar compensation isn't a loss

the corner. I have to find a new studio, redo the setup, start all over again.

voice was cold and distant. "Blame

his

made her responsible. Besides, she knew she looked guilty. She and Rachel had never gotten along. In Haynes's and Jasper's eyes, she'd

table. "If you want me to give up

my terms-ten million. Cash for

a mask of ice. "Stella, don't be greedy. I'm still offering compensation. Be

if I

flickered across Haynes's lips, but his eyes glittered with menace. "If I'm not mistaken, the studio's currently owned

all nerves and suspicion. “What are you planning?

her tense face,

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