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

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?"

confusion, her face a mask of innocence. "Nathaniel, what are you talking about? Why would

Nathaniel wasn't convinced. His eyes narrowed as he gestured to a few of his bodyguards, who swiftly

away!" Nathaniel

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

"Mom, you have to believe me. I've been at home these past few days, I

remained unmoved, her expression cold. "Don't call me 'Mom'. You're not my

the truth all along, but feigned shock. "How could this be?

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 gaze hardened. "Did you

pale with fear. "It wasn't me. I honestly

come clean," she warned, her voice

Question her thoroughly. I have all

leaving," Stella pleaded, panic rising in her chest. She cursed herself inwardly, regretting her

long as she followed his

cautious. She knew that as long as she refused to admit anything, there was

was forcibly shoved into a car and driven off