30 Chapter 30 Eye for an Eye “I want the truth.” “That is the truth.” Stella narrowed her eyes slightly, catching the smirk forming at the corner of Raine’s mouth. Feigning discomfort, she leaned forward and rested her head lightly against Moses’s chest, continuing, “They told me to say it… They didn’t want you getting … Read more
Chapter 29 A Bowl of Drama, A Cup of Greed Raine wiped away two delicate tears as she choked up dramatically. “I’m her stepmother. It’s only right I help.” James instantly pulled her into a tender hug. +8 Pearls “Raine, you’re too kind. Not like that ungrateful daughter of mine-helping outsiders, wasting family funds, and … Read more
Chapter 28 Blame the Dead, Spare the Guilty Shane drove with a throbbing hand and a face like stone, not sparing Wendy a single glance. Wendy fidgeted beside him, stewing in resentment. “I just don’t feel comfortable leaving you here all alone. Maybe… maybe I should stay too.” “Do what you want.” Shane didn’t bother … Read more
Chapter 27 Shut the Door on the Past Wendy was gasping, practically out of breath. Stella was two seconds away from slamming the door right in her face. But Shane got there first, wrapping Wendy in his arms, his eyes wide as he looked at Stella in disbelief. “Star! What are you doing?! Wendy’s not … Read more
Chapter 26 Madam Landon The doorbell rang, sharp and sudden. Stella snapped out of her daze, eyes flying open. Peering through the peephole, she saw-Wendy. She flung the door open without hesitation. “Ah!” Wendy, who had been punching in the passcode, jumped in fright. Leaning lazily against the doorframe, Stella crossed her arms; thoroughly enjoying … Read more
Chapter 25 Not Yours to Manage She gave a small nod and walked toward the Bentley. Just a few steps away- Shane came down from the mountain road behind her. When he saw her about to get into the car, he immediately stepped in front of her with a frown. “I’ll drive you. Don’t just … Read more
Chapter 24 Someone Still Waited She wasn’t some orphan girl from nowhere. She was the heiress of Capital City’s Johnson family. Stella hadn’t come back to abandon him. She’d come home. When Shane heard she was holding a ceremony to bury her mother’s urn, he just wanted to talk. But what he found instead was … Read more
Chapter 23 You Don’t Deserve Her Two elders stood beside Raine, gazes full of “gentle concern.” Stella knew exactly who they were-two old snakes Raine had long since paid off. Of course they were backing her. James, meanwhile, stood off to the side like a coward. Stella sneered coldly. “Don’t forget who saved the Johnson … Read more
Chapter 22 Let Her In Luna was livid-too angry to eat. She immediately helped Raine away from the table. With the result in hand, Stella and Moses stayed behind and calmly finished the rest of their meal. That evening, James tried to get them to spend the night, but Moses gently held Stella’s hand and … Read more
Chapter 21 All in the Family And yet, Stella couldn’t deny the strange, swelling feeling in her chest. The feeling of having someone in her corner. It wasn’t so bad. After some thought, she agreed to meet Moses and head over together. Weekend. James had the housekeeper prepare a table full of lavish dishes. Raine … Read more