Interrupting Elizabeth’s rising frustration, Bella intervened with a sigh.

“Shut up.

Stella’s just trying to be helpful.

Elizabeth’s response was dismissive as she snorted, “Who knows what her intention is?”

Bella felt torn, unsure how to handle her daughter’s outburst.

With a guilty glance at Stella, she said softly, “We’ve spoiled Elizabeth.

Please don’t be upset with her.

You really don’t have to call a doctor for me.

I’m well acquainted with my body system.

It’s nothing serious, honestly.

Thanks, Stella.

And thank you, Mr.

Clark.

Deciding not to pursue the matter further, Stella put aside her suspicions of Elizabeth and shifted the conversation toward design instead.

frown while

opportunity,

late hour, Stella bid Bella farewell and

to her room

her gaze fell on some documents on

inquired, “What’s

glanced at the papers and replied, “Stella just brought

satisfaction crossed

been a long time since I’ve encountered someone as talented and

she can really help Prosperity Group make inroads into the Dorburn market with these

with admiration for Stella, which did not sit

time Bella had spoken so

lived with Bella since childhood, Elizabeth had never received such praise

that Bella might find out Stella was also her daughter and place more and more importance on her-to the point where Elizabeth might be

her resentment, cautioning, “Let’s not

capable doesn’t necessarily mean

then, Bella’s phone

It was Margery Sanchez.

flicker of

Bella had already moved away to

conversation, catching snippets about

she couldn’t make

call, she immediately asked, “What

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