Chapter 489

"Rachel."

On the other end of the line, a man's voice came through-clear, smooth, and almost melodic.

“I hear things haven't been going so well for you lately."

Rachel's breath hitched. "I'm... I'm doing okay, I guess."

He chuckled softly. "Sounds like you've been taking quite a beating from Stella.”

The mention of Stella made Rachel grit her teeth in frustration.

When she fell silent, he spoke again. "Rachel, do you need my help?"

Instinctively, Rachel replied, "No, not yet. I can still handle it myself."

His tone lifted slightly, laced with a hint of amusement. "Oh? Are you sure you can handle it?"

"I... I really can."

on Stella's phone. Tell me, if Haynes were to hear it, would he still treat you the same way? Or if your fans ever got wind of it-would they still adore you? Your concert's coming up. If the public hears that audio, do you think anyone will still

out her phone, she'd suspected there might be a recording. Maybe Stella

consequences of losing that gamble were more than she

she was glad she hadn't tried to call Stella's bluff. Otherwise, she would've been exposed

had to find a way to deal with the

the only person who

"Rachel, don't tell me you're actually thinking of asking Jasper for help. Are you sure he's on

Rachel said nothing.

another story. He could be so hopelessly naïve, it made her want to

things, she really had no

"Relax. The incriminating recording? I've already had it deleted. Stella won't be able to threaten you with it anymore. It

couldn't help but let out a deep breath. "...Thank

to Jasper, Joshua Gardner operated on a completely different

nostalgia,

into a tight

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