Slumdog Billionaire

53. Karma Begins

Chapter Fifty Three

Stella, over the following days, began to forget about her husband Declan. Her memory was hazy, and no matter how hard Doctor Jack tried to win her over, she paid him no attention. He used every trick he knew, but she remained indifferent to his advances.

Clara watched this unfold and saw an opportunity. Stella’s presence was a threat to her position as CEO, and she needed to eliminate that threat. Clara decided to send her sister away to a remote island under the guise of needing a long vacation.

"Stella," Clara said one evening, putting on her most sincere face, "I think you need some time away. You've been through a lot, and a peaceful island retreat could be just what you need."

Stella, still lost in her own world and unaware of the ulterior motives behind Clara’s suggestion, nodded. "If you think it will help," she said, her voice distant.

Clara smiled, satisfied. "It will. Trust me. It's for the best."

A few days later, Stella was packed and ready to go. Cla