Sophia could not sell the shares she had bought and could not turn them into cash to repay Ethan. So, the Shaw family was now hounding her for the money.Even worse, Ethan had also posted plenty of Sophia's private photos in their circle, threatening to release all the uncensored ones online if she failed to pay up. He wanted to show everyone how slutty she looked around men.Sophia did not dare to speak harshly to Ethan anymore and had no choice but to beg him for more time.She spent two days tracking down Albert and finally saw him around his office.Compared to the miserable state she and her mother were in, Albert looked relatively radiant.As soon as he heard that Sophia came to him for money, he immediately said, "Your mother took all the money, and she's nowhere to be found. I'm worried too. Do you think I would keep all the money to myself if I had them? You're my own daughter, after all."Sophia could not contact Hylda at all, but it did not mean that Albert could fool
However, Xenia was not worried at all. [There's nothing more satisfying than sending Albert Jewell to jail. You still have to look for Hylda if I don't open the door. But now that Sophia is here, I have a better plan.]Stella quickly understood what Xenia's plan was, but it was simply too risky.Stella called her and said, "There's no need to rush things. Your safety is our priority right now, so you shouldn't expose yourself."Xenia smiled. "Stella, without you and Mr. Kane's help in these past few months, I can't imagine what would have happened to my sister and my family. I already have no regrets in this life now that she can go to school like a normal person of her age. Helping you put the person who hurt your mother in jail is the only thing I can do for you. I'll do my best to protect myself."Then, she hung up the phone before Stella could say anything.Stella tried calling her back again, but Xenia just would not pick up her call.Stella immediately grew anxious and cont
"Do you know how Rainee got into a car crash back then?" Xenia asked in a hushed tone.Sophia froze and frowned. "Bad luck? Karma? Who cares? All I know is that have nothing to do with it.""Maybe not, but your family does," Xenia said in disdain. She paused for effect and continued in a mysterious manner, "I overheard Mr. Jewell and your mother arguing on the phone a few days ago. It turns out that they had a role in Rainee's accident."Sophia's heart sank. She pressed the knife harder against Xenia and said, "Do you really expect me to believe that?"The wound from earlier deepened, and blood trickled down Xenia's neck. Her lips were pale, but she pushed through the pain and said, "I stumbled upon this detail by accident. Your mother paid a visit a few days ago, looking for Mr. Jewell. I thought she was trying to convince him not to divorce her, so I secretly followed them. That was when I overheard the truth. It wasn't a mere accident that caused Rainee's death. Your mother had
Sophia realized that money was more important to Albert than his children. 'He had callously watched me descend to this state without any concern. I have no reason to cling onto a nonexistent father-daughter bond.'Even though Sophia had made up her mind, she still did not trust Xenia entirely. "What's your motive behind all this? Why should I trust you?" she asked in a cold tone.Upon hearing this, Xenia sensed she had gained about eighty percent of Sophia's trust. She lowered her voice and said, "Well, wouldn't you like to know?"I'll hand over the evidence in exchange for a house and five million dollars. You can give them to me when you inherit Albert's assets. How does that sound?" she continued."Are you even worth that much?" Sophia sneered.Xenia smiled and said, "I overheard Albert say that the Jewell family company is valued at ten billion dollars. I'm sure it will still be worth at least one billion dollars with inflation. Plus, Albert has several other properties. I'm
The police frowned. They were merely responding to a reported incident and had not even begun the interrogation. Hence, they did not understand why Albert was so agitated. His reaction made him look even more suspicious."We'll conduct an investigation to find out whether you are involved in this case. Now, come with us to the station," said one of the officers.And so, Albert was escorted away by the authorities in a state of bewilderment.At the hospital, Stella watched intently, as the doctor carefully treated Xenia's wounds. The sutures on her neck were prominent."Cost is not an issue, doctor. Please make sure that there won't be any noticeable scars on her," Stella told the doctor in a hushed tone."Don't worry. Since the wound isn't too deep, it shouldn't leave any scars," the doctor reassured her."Even if it does, it's no big deal. It's not like I need to be on camera or something," Xenia commented."No one wants a scar on their neck," Stella countered.Xenia offered a
"I'm going to focus on my acting career. I want to win some major awards and become the highest-earning actress so that you won't have to lift a finger once we get remarried. You can relax at home, and I'll take care of everything," said Stella.Keegan was stunned to hear that. His lips twitched, as he said, "Is that what you wanted to tell me? That I should be a stay-at-home husband? Only you could say something so audacious!"Stella playfully pinched his cheek and said, "Well, I can't let you strut around and have people drool all over you. It's better if you stay at home.""I doubt you can support me with the amount of money you make," Keegan snorted.Stella blinked and said, "What? But you hardly spent a dime when we were still married. Look at the clothes I've bought you. My handbag alone probably costs more than your entire wardrobe."Her words left Keegan at a loss for words. "And, you have the audacity to say that out loud?"Stella could not help but laugh. "If you know t
"That happened several years ago, right? I'm not aware of her condition back then. But, based on her current state, there shouldn't be any major issues if she were to get pregnant, as long as she takes good care of herself during the pregnancy," said Luke.He paused and chuckled, "You shouldn't stress too much about the pregnancy. Unless your wife has a history of recurring miscarriages or underlying health issues, the likelihood of a miscarriage isn't high. According to the report, she is in good physical health, and her blood regulation has improved over the past few months. So, you might not need any contraceptives."Hearing that, Keegan breathed a sigh of relief. The weight that had been pressing down on him was finally lifted.Luke then prescribed some medicine for Stella and gave her a lot of advice while Keegan eagerly memorized and wrote down every word he said.On the other hand, Stella did not pay much attention to what the doctor was saying. Instead, she was highly focus
Stella expressed her gratitude profusely. She could easily share the prescription with Felicity if she asked for it. This also meant that she could stay in the loop.As Stella was leaving, another thought occurred to her. She decided to ask Luke about it. "Dr. Quinn, is it considered a medical issue if a person struggles to perform well during sex after consuming alcohol?"Luke was shocked to hear her question. He chuckled and said, "Well, for most people, it's perfectly normal not to perform well when heavily intoxicated. In fact, if someone is able to perform under those circumstances, it usually means they aren't actually all that drunk."Stella sighed in relief after confirming that it was not a grave concern.Keegan had been waiting for a considerable amount of time when Stella emerged from the consultation room. "Did you get your questions answered?" he inquired.Stella nodded."What did you ask?""Curiosity killed the cat, you know?" said Stella.Keegan looked at her mom