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.

Stella left, he put on his coat and headed

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

been quite happy lately-nothing's

hesitated but ultimately decided

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

had been out frequently; no one knew where he

"If you already know you shouldn't ask, then don't,"

her in such a harsh tone. After a moment of stunned silence, she finally

silhouette through the glass. A

she had

life-something more than just another employee. But now, the reality settled in: she was nothing

composed herself and

"Ms. Wright, have you heard?

secretaries, having worked with Cecilia for some

her brow furrowing in confusion. "How do you all know about

only just learned of

an undeniable shift in the atmosphere around Tudela-a tension in the air. It wasn't until Jocelyn discreetly had