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.

Kimmy said, casting a respectful glance

a hand, dismissing her. The door clicked

against the floor, slamming her handbag down on the desk

even care what kind of name

hit like whiplash. Stella’s expression turned

Who told you that?” she

charmed all those companies just with your talent: Please.” Her

icy sharpness cutting

Just

already knew. Lilian. That little white lotus, always spinning webs in the guise

minds.

to interrogate me? Who

Susan shouted, “Tm.”

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

months spent in a hospital bed. The remaining one spent realizing

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

words struck Susan like

66 Burning the

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