When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1421 The DNA Test Results

Nicholas never anticipated that his brother would care so deeply about Cecilia, going to such lengths to locate her. Yet, the world was vast, and Nicholas had meticulously severed all of Cecilia's ties to the outside world. It seemed unlikely-almost impossible-that Nathaniel would ever find her in this lifetime.

"Let him be," Nicholas said.

Stella stood motionless. "What about the matter you promised me?" she asked cautiously.

"Why the rush?" Nicholas replied coolly. "The situation hasn't been resolved yet."

Now aligned with Nicholas, Stella had no choice but to follow his every command. She lowered her head submissively. "You're right. I was wrong."

Nicholas said, "All that remains is the grand finale-making sure Nathaniel believes Cecilia is truly gone."

Stella couldn't help but think Nicholas was utterly insane, going to such lengths for just one woman.

"All right. I'll make the arrangements." Despite so, she kept her thoughts to herself.

Nicholas hummed in response.

left, he put on his

at the company, Jocelyn greeted him with a look of concern. "Mr. Nicholas, you've been looking rather pale lately. Would you like me

been quite happy lately-nothing's wrong. You're

hesitated but ultimately decided against

stack of documents for him to sign. "If I may ask, where have you been these past few days?" she inquired

no one knew where he had

hardened. "If you already know you

it was rare for Nicholas to speak to her in such a harsh tone. After a moment of stunned silence, she finally managed to say, "I'm sorry. I

through the glass. A pang of sadness

she

But now, the reality settled in: she was nothing more than

breath, Jocelyn composed herself and returned to

in. "Ms.

with Cecilia for some time,

her brow furrowing in confusion.

only just learned of

the atmosphere around Tudela-a tension in the air. It wasn't until Jocelyn discreetly had the matter investigated that she discovered the truth: the focus of this relentless search was none