Chapter 66 Burning the Bridge

At the mention of the visitor’s name, a faint crease formed between Stella’s brows.

Someone surnamed Carter! Susan Carter! She came all the way here!

Stella’s expression darkened slightly. “We ve only got one exit?”

Kimmy nodded. Front and back doors are connected. You know that.”

The moment someone stepped in from the front, they could clearly see the back entrance. So if she tried slipping out that way. Susan waiting at the front would spot her instantly.

That only made Stella’s mood worse.

“Fine.” she said, her tone clipped. “Let her in.”

Kimmy gave a small nod. “Understood.”

Once Kimmy had left, the room settled into a stillness that pressed against Stella’s nerves. She sat in silence, thoughts swirling. If she did not go hard this time, she could forget about ever having peace in this office again..

Soon, Susan stepped in. her face etched with fury, just as Kimmy had predicted.

said, casting a respectful glance

hand, dismissing her. The door clicked shut

moment it did. Susan stormed forward, her heels clacking sharply against the floor, slamming her handbag down on the desk with a

those contracts? Stella, do you even care what kind of name you’re dragging

words hit like whiplash.

without facts, without proof? Who told you that?” she asked, her

you expect me to believe you charmed all those

flash of icy sharpness cutting

it matter?” Susan shot back. Just tell me

little white lotus, always spinning webs in the guise of innocence, manipulating

minds.

have the right to interrogate me? Who are you

Susan shouted, “Tm.”

lips curled in a cold smile. “Did I ever admit to that?

one spent realizing what a twisted game the Reed

like relatives whenever it suited them, pretending concern, all while clinging to their

like a blow to the

Burning

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