His arrogant demeanor elicited a laugh from Elizabeth.

“Fool, do you really think you’re the smartest in the world?”

Elizabeth retorted sharply, her voice icy.

“I sometimes wonder if you’re just clueless.

Getting rid of Stella won’t be as easy as you think.

Do you honestly believe Matthew won’t protect her? He’s already wary of us.

Any move we make now, and he’ll catch us in the act.

Didn’t you consider that?”

Elizabeth’s harsh words left Kristian speechless, subdued into a prolonged silence.

“And if Stella was so simple to handle, why would we be exerting all this effort? You’re such a simpleton.

If you’re so eager to meet your end, go ahead, but leave me out of it,” she continued relentlessly.

Subdued, Kristian muttered, “Are you really okay with giving up just like that?”

Elizabeth scoffed, “Stella’s done harboring any delusions about Bella after the paternity test.

There’s no need for us to risk exposure now.

We’ll find our moment.

keep urging

Stop overestimating yourself.

had already arranged to

met at a

a mix of surprise

Bella was not her biological mother, Stella

Stella inquired softly, “What brings you here

of regret, “I owe

rumors cloud

sorry

concerns with a swift

“Don’t worry about it.

have been more cautious, especially with such a significant

involved and relied too heavily on one

The oversight was mine.

lit up

relieved to hear you

leaned in slightly, locking eyes with Stella, and continued, “There’s actually another reason I wanted to

my

want you

Are you still interested?”

to take over your studio?” Stella echoed Bella’s words, her voice filled with

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