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?"

mask of innocence. "Nathaniel, what are you talking about? Why would I do such a thing? I've had no issues with Ceci for a

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

her away!" Nathaniel

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

to believe me. I've been at home these past few days, I haven't

unmoved, her expression cold. "Don't call me

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

struck a nerve with Queenie. 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 gaze hardened.

face pale with fear. "It wasn't me.

voice ice-cold. "If

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

not leaving," Stella pleaded, panic rising in her chest. She cursed herself

assured Stella that as long as she

as long as she refused

a car