The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 138

The brisk winter air stung my cheeks as I arrived at cafe. Determination coursed through my veins like a steady heartbeat. I needed answers, and I knew Scarlett was the one who could provide them.

Scarlett and I had arranged to meet in a quiet, out–of–the–way cafe where we could talk privately. As I waited for her to arrive, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. Scarlett was no stranger to the Hayes family, and her knowledge ran deep.

When Scarlett finally walked through the cafe door, she looked as regal and composed as ever. Her long, auburn hair cascaded down her back, and her emerald–green eyes held a glint of curiosity as she approached our table. We exchanged a polite greeting, but it was clear that tension simmered beneath the

surface.

“Evie,” she began, her voice cool and measured, “I understand you’re rather curious about our family’s affairs.”

I didn’t waste any time getting to the point. “I want to understand why Stella is so determined to get her hands on the estate, Scarlett. There’s more to this than meets the eye, and I want the truth.”

Scarlett’s lips curled into a sardonic smile. “Ah, the truth. That’s a slippery thing, isn’t it? But I suppose you’re entitled to some answers.”

I leaned forward, my voice earnest. “Start with the will. What did it specify about the estate?”

Scarlett’s gaze hardened, and she fixed me with a piercing stare. “The will, my dear Evie, was quite clear. It stated that the estate would go to the firstborn Fitzgerald child who married and had a child of their own.”

I frowned, puzzled by the simplicity of the stipulation. “So, it’s all about inheritance?”

“Yes,” she said flatly. “I am the first born, and I had the child. As you can see, however, there is no husband.”

“Oh,” I said softly. From the direction things were going, it seemed that Stella was on her way to fulfilling parts of those conditions.”

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it comes to the my family. You see,

curiosity piqued. “What do you mean, something bigger?”

back in her chair, her eyes narrowing as she regarded me with a calculating gaze. “It’s all up to the Hayes family, Evie. I know what it

always believed that the Hayes family had come from old money, that Timothy was naturally wealthy. But Scarlett’s revelation

you saying, Scarlett?” I asked,

expression darkened, and she leaned in closer, her voice low and conspiratorial. “The truth, Evie, is that they were not always wealthy. In fact, they were far from it. Their family lived a

down my spine as I listened to Scarlett’s words. The image I had held of the Hayes family as old–money aristocrats crumbled before

built on corruption?” I asked, my voice filled with

nodded, her gaze never wavering. “Yes, Evie. Kamran’s deal with Sam. Fitzgerald opened the doors to a world of wealth and privilege, but it came at a price–a price that Stella seems willing to

unease. The Hayes family’s rise to power had been built on a foundation of deception and deceit, and now Stella was

racing with thoughts and questions. “What is it

“Stella wants control, Evie. Control of the family’s empire and everything that comes with it. She knows that the estate is just a small piece of the puzzle, but

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determination. “If we were able

in closer, her voice a low whisper. “We need to expose

Expose the truth?

help but wonder how much this had affected Timothy. Had he been aware of the shady dealings that had propelled his family into wealth and power?

knew I couldn’t afford to be distracted. My case against Stella was too important, and I needed to focus on gathering evidence to expose the truth, even if he was caught

my attention to the legal documents that Scarlett handed me then. The case against Stella was complex, and I needed to be prepared for whatever tactics she might employ. If Stella had a history of getting

drawing my attention. “You know, Evie,” she said, her voice tinged

looked up from my papers, intrigued by her cryptic statement. “Stella and Andy?

who is also power hungry mind you,” Scarlett

they

closer, her eyes filled with a mischievous glint. “I’ve noticed that they’ve been spending a lot of time together lately, whispering in corners and exchanging

urging Scarlett to continue.