Chapter 1425 Stella Is Captured For Questioning

"Mom..." Stella called out hesitantly, her voice laced with worry. "Mom, Cassandra's missing."

After dealing with Cecilia, Stella had tried reaching out to Cassandra, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get in touch with her.

Queenie turned toward her, her face a mix of shock and confusion. "What? What happened to Cassandra?"

"I'm not sure," Stella replied, her brow furrowed with concern. "I was supposed to accompany her to her prenatal check-up today, but when I went to find her, she was gone."

Queenie stood still, processing the unexpected news. Before she could respond, Nathaniel and his men approached.

"I had Cassandra confined," he stated.

Queenie looked at him, puzzled. "Why did you do that?"

"Cecilia's disappearance is directly tied to Cassandra," Nathaniel said. He then turned to Stella, his gaze sharp. "Cassandra claimed that you took my two children away, forcing Cecilia to search for them. Where is she now?"

you talking about? Why would I do such a thing? I've had no issues

wasn't convinced. His eyes narrowed as he gestured to a few of

away!" Nathaniel

knew all too well Nathaniel's ruthless reputation. She had approached him now because of Nicholas' suggestion-he'd told her to act first, to clear her name and prove that she had no part in Cecilia's disappearance. "Nathaniel, you've got it all wrong," Stella pleaded, her voice desperate. "I have no idea why Cassandra would say

have to believe me. I've been at home these past

"Don't call

the truth all along, but feigned shock. "How could this be? Didn't we take a

Her eyes flashed with anger. "You have the audacity to bring that up? You and Cassandra both knew all along that Cecilia is my daughter." She paused for a moment, her breathing shallow, then her

me. I honestly have no idea about anything," she

on Stella. "You better come clean," she warned, her voice ice-cold. "If you don't, I promise I won't let you off the hook." But Stella remained adamant, refusing to admit

stepped forward. "Take her away. Question her thoroughly. I have all the time

in her chest. She cursed herself inwardly,

Stella that as long as she followed his instructions, she would

cautious. She knew that as long as she

shoved into a car and driven off

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