Chapter Forty Stella sat on the edge of her bed, her hands shaking as tears streamed down her face. She clutched a crumpled tissue in one hand and stared blankly at the wall. The house felt empty and cold, a reflection of her heart. Her husband whom she was forced to marry, Declan, had barely spoken to her in weeks. He was always busy, always too preoccupied to notice her pain. She was sure he was cheating on her. The thought gnawed at her soul, making her stomach churn with a mix of anger and sadness."Why?" she whispered to herself. "Why doesn't he love me?"Her sobs grew louder, echoing through the silent house. Her brother and sister were nowhere to be found. They had left her to manage the family business alone while their grandfather lay sick in the hospital. The weight of responsibility was crushing her. The business was sinking, and she felt helpless.Just then, the door creaked open, and Clara, her older sister, walked in. Clara had never cared much for Stella. She was al
Chapter Forty One Stella woke up feeling dizzy and sick. She tried to push through the morning, telling herself it was just the stress. Her husband, Declan, hadn't been home for days. The last time she saw him, he walked out after a huge fight. She had asked him to leave, thinking he would come back after cooling down, but he didn’t. He didn’t even call. The worry gnawed at her, making her feel worse.As the day went on, her dizziness grew. She was supposed to attend a crucial meeting, but she couldn’t focus. She kept thinking about Declan, wondering where he was and if he was okay. “What the helm is wrong with Declan , this is so unlike him “ Stella whispered to herself and since no one really liked him because they think he is poor , no one bothered to look for him or ask her about him. She picked up the phone to call him, but then put it down, afraid he wouldn't answer. Her heart ached, and her head pounded.The next day, feeling even worse, she decided to see Doctor Jack, who
Chapter Forty-TwoClara hung up the phone, a wicked smile spreading across her face. Doctor Jack had assured her that he would send over the documentation stating that Stella was losing her mind and memories, making her too weak to continue working as the CEO of the family's company. As soon as the email arrived, Clara’s heart raced with excitement.She quickly printed out the document and snuck into her grandfather's sick room. The old man was barely conscious, his eyes half-closed, oblivious to his surroundings. Clara held the letter in front of him, guiding his trembling hand to place his thumbprint on the paper. He had no idea what he was signing.“Thank you, Grandfather," she whispered, tucking the letter into her bag. With her evil plan in motion, Clara felt an adrenaline rush. She knew she needed to look the part of the new CEO, so she withdrew $500,000 from the family account and headed to the most luxurious shopping mall in the city.At the mall, Clara strutted through the
Chapter Fourty Three Clara felt a buzz in her purse and pulled out her phone. The message read, "Let's meet at our usual hiding spot. A body needs to be destroyed." She closed her phone after reading the message, topped up her makeup, and scanned her reflection in the mirror. Satisfied with her appearance, she left the restroom and bullied two workers for being too slow in restocking the shelves. As she exited the building, she lashed out at the valet, hitting him with her purse because his hands touched the body of her car."Don't you dare touch my car again!" she snarled, her eyes burning with fury. The valet stumbled back, his face pale with shock. Clara ignored him, got into her car, and zoomed off, the tires screeching as she sped away.The drive to the outskirts of town was a blur. Clara's mind raced with thoughts of her new position as CEO and the power she now wielded. She reached a dilapidated warehouse at the end of a deserted road. The place reeked of decay and danger,
Chapter Forty FourClara was jolted awake by the sound of someone bashing into her house like a mad person. Heart pounding, she got out of bed and hurried downstairs. As she reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw Stella stumbling into the house. Stella looked scared, weak, and unkempt. Her clothes were torn, her hair dishevelled, and her eyes wide with fear."What’s wrong?" Clara asked with fake concern, masking her true feelings. She already knew what was wrong with Stella."I don’t know," Stella replied, her voice trembling. "Something seems off and my husband, Declan, is nowhere to be found. I feel so bad that I don’t know much about him so that I can look for him."Clara's expression hardened slightly. "Stop worrying about that low-ass poor man," she said dismissively. "He is nothing to you, and he makes your position and status in society look so bad."But Stella continued to cry. "I still want to talk to him. I need to find him."Clara’s patience was wearing thin. "You’re sa
Chapter Forty Five"We won’t get caught," Clara interrupted. "Not if you stick to the plan."Denver looked at her, doubt written all over his face. Clara took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Just trust me," she said softly. "We’re almost there."Denver nodded reluctantly. "Okay. But if anything goes wrong…""Nothing will go wrong," Clara said firmly. "I promise."After Denver left, Clara sat down on the couch, feeling the weight of everything pressing down on her. She couldn’t afford to lose control now. Not when she was so close to having everything she had ever wanted.She had to make sure everyone played their part perfectly. And she had to keep Stella out of the way. Clara’s mind raced, trying to think of every possible scenario. She had to be prepared for anything.Hours later, Clara received a call from Doctor Jack. "It’s done," he said simply.Clara let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. "Good.""But there’s something you should know," Doctor Jack added.
Chapter Forty SixDoctor Jack made his way to Stella’s hiding place, a grim smile on his face. He knew he had to be careful, but he was confident he could handle Stella. As he approached, he saw her sitting on the bed, looking anxious and frightened.“Stella,” he said softly, trying to sound comforting. “It’s me, Doctor Jack. I’m here to help you.”Stella looked up, her eyes wide with fear. “I don’t trust you,” she said. ““I know what you did.”Doctor Jack sighed. “I’m sorry you feel that way. But you need to come with me. It’s not safe here.”Stella shook her head. “No. I won’t go with you.”Doctor Jack stepped closer, his smile fading. “I’m afraid you don’t have a choice.”Stella stood up, backing away from him. “Stay away from me!”Doctor Jack lunged forward, grabbing her arm. Stella screamed and tried to pull away, but he was too strong. He dragged her towards the door, her cries echoing through the empty house.As he forced her into the car, Doctor Jack couldn’t help but feel a
Chapter Forty SevenThe tension in the room was palpable when the door suddenly burst open. A police officer stepped inside, his presence sending a wave of panic through Clara, Richard, and Denver. They exchanged anxious glances, each one fearing the worst.Denver was visibly shaking, his nerves getting the better of him. Clara shot him a fierce look, silently commanding him to get a grip.“How can we help you?” Richard asked, his voice strained as he tried to maintain a semblance of calm.The policeman looked around the room, taking in the tense atmosphere before speaking. “We received a call from a lady reporting a criminal case. When we picked her up, she was unconscious and muttering incoherently. We need someone to identify her to confirm if she’s your sister.”Clara’s heart skipped a beat. Stella had made it to the police, but her condition was worse than they had imagined. Richard quickly grabbed a family photo from the shelf, showing it to the officer.“This is Stella,” he sai