Chapter 22

"You should be grateful to me and be nice. Have you forgotten you had another choice back then when you left?" Stella said, her voice low and threatening.

Elizabeth quickly glanced around to make sure no one else heard. "Shut up! No one will believe you even if you spill it!"

Stella gave her a mocking look. "Don't worry, I have no plans to return to this family, so your secret is safe."

Elizabeth seethed with anger as she watched Stella walk away, feeling dismissed and powerless.

In the study, Sophie cautiously approached Charles, with Magda following silently. Charles' stern demeanor was intimidating, leaving Sophie hesitant to inquire about their summons.

"Tell me everything now," Charles demanded.

Sophie and Magda exchanged nervous glances, both uncertain about what Charles was referring to.

"Why did you tell me that Stella took the papers after she signed them?" Charles asked, his voice low but tinged with anger.

Sophie's heart raced, panic rising within her. She glanced at