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?"

about? Why would I do such a thing? I've had no issues with Ceci for

convinced. His eyes narrowed as he gestured to a few of his bodyguards, who swiftly

her away!" Nathaniel

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 such a thing, but I swear, I didn't take your

"Mom, you have to believe me. I've been at home these past few days, I haven't gone

cold. "Don't call me 'Mom'. You're

but feigned shock. "How could

to bring that up? You and Cassandra both knew all along that Cecilia is my daughter." She paused for a moment,

shook her head, her face pale with fear. "It wasn't me. I honestly have no

thoughts of Cecilia, fixed her gaze on Stella. "You better come clean," she warned, her voice ice-cold. "If you don't,

her thoroughly. I have all the time

panic rising in her chest. She cursed herself inwardly, regretting her

as she followed his instructions, she would

knew that as long as she refused to admit anything, there

shoved into a car and driven off for