"Resist the disaster?" Estella’s expression darkened. "How can you think of me in this way, Stella? That is not what I meant to say. You are my daughter, as you are also aware. How can I allow you to shield Mark from calamities?" "Really?" Stella’s mouth curved into a bitter smile. Her fingers dug deep into her skin as her hands clenched together beneath the table, but the ache in her heart was far greater than the pain in her hands. "I can still clearly recall your initial remarks... You stated that you were unable to have the Radomil family's two daughters destroyed. Since she was a little child, your darling daughter Jenna has always worn the nicest clothes and chosen the greatest meals. Yes, I'm your daughter too, but I'm not the same. I must tend to her needs and yield to her demands. As a sister, I believe I can accomplish all of things. That's what I ought to do. But I returned home after getting divorced. You forced me to marry the Conrad family instead of her since you ha
Estella gave her a long, blank stare. "You seem to only be content after being angry with me.” Estella said. Stella just stood there, giving her a steady stare. "You asked for 150,000, Mom. Isn't that killing me too? Alright, that number doesn't have to be 150,000! 100,000 is acceptable. Or $50,000 is also OK Mother, you really look at me too high." "Stella, did you repay me in that way? I reared you. You don't want to give me the few tens of thousands of dollars that it is worth? Would you like to have an unfaithful daughter?” Though she remained silent, Stella’s hand continued to tense. She let the unusual sight of the street to fall heavily on her face while she chewed her bottom lip. Ignore them and forget it. She simply didn't have any money at the moment. "Say something!" "Look at what you wear, and see what you use every day," Estella said, stepping forward and yanking her garments firmly. “I won it for you, didn't I? You lack gratitude. When your life is fantastic,
Stella entered. She asked clumsily, still not quite at ease. "How is business here recently?" "It's okay, Miss Radomil, you are our boss," the clerk said with a nod. “Since the mall's manager has changed and you haven't visited, our salary is still overdue." Stella was astounded to hear it. Was the reason for the employee's unpaid wage the supervisor change? "My salary has been overdue for more than a week," the clerk said, shedding tears. “Miss Wilson, I still need to wait for my paycheck before I can cover the rent." Stella coughed lightly and said, "So how do we pay the salary? I give you money?" "No, no, you go to the top floor of the mall." the mall's top floor? Stella said with a nod, "I'll go check then." She went straight to the top floor in the elevator. It was incredibly peaceful on the top floor, almost as if you were standing outside the world, in contrast to the downstairs atmosphere. Upon entering, she noticed that many employees were occupied; they all gav
Stella got up at midnight, lifted the quilt, and stepped barefoot out of the room and into the study. Clarence had thrown the contract and bank card into the garbage can, and she discovered them. When she received them, she was overcome with tears. Clarence was an idiot. He threw these things away without even glancing at them, but she took them back. He didn't appear to care at all when he gave her them. These things weren't originally hers. But when Stella witnessed his lack of interest, she couldn't help but become angry. There was a sad sob in the dimly lit study. After a moment, she dried her eyes and returned to the room with the bank card and the contract, pretending nothing had occurred. Next day, she made time to visit the mall in search of Lisa. "Lisa , how much is our mall worth?" "Why are you asking this suddenly?" scowled Lisa. "I'm merely curious about the mall's worth. Could you please inform me?" “You've also seen that, for such a large mall, the profit i
“I believe Jude is being kind to you, Lala. Will you truly refrain from saying it?" Riley abruptly replied with emphasis, "Are you not courageous? I'll speak for you if you really don't dare, okay?” The little devil inside of her had grown up, and she was excited to give it a try before she lost control. Stella was taken aback when she declared her desire to speak on her behalf. Before she knew what to do, she silently said, "No." Riley’s eyes vanished with hope. They were silent to each other. Both were lost in thought, and none spoke. Riley’s hand under the table was clinched as she fixed her gaze on Stella . She imagined that Stella would be overjoyed to hear the news. She and Jude were, after all, very close, right? Then why was she bothering Clarence when she could just stay with him? Riley occasionally felt Stella was going too far. She simultaneously wooed two men. Riley lost any memory of having assumed Stella’s identity and tricked her. Riley was heartbroken to retu
These days, Stella not only studies but also rushes to the mall to study with Lisa every day after work. Stella worked harder than she realized, and Lisa was amazed by her improvement these days, even though at first she hadn't had much hope for her. She didn't feel worn out or terrified of difficulty. At times, Stella would get so exhausted that she would struggle to stay awake at her workplace before eventually nodding off on the table. Lisa couldn't help but tease her as she could see her black circles. "You continue in this manner. Clarence wouldn’t feel sorry for you.” At the mention of Clarence’s name, Stella hesitated and then gave a sly smirk. She remained silent. Since her marriage to Clarence , this was the longest cold war period. She didn't approach Clarence on her own, and he regarded her like an invisible person. They disregarded each other more than strangers, even though they shared a room. Stella gave it some thought and concluded that it was likewise good. Sh
Everyone was taken aback! Lily and Nara’s demeanor shifted, showing that they were annoyed with Stella. It seems that Stella didn't give them any serious thought at all? Then, with whom were they conversing? "Stella, do you have too much conceit? Do you truly believe that just because your supervisor approves of you, you can act anyway you choose in the department and disregard everyone else?" “Yes, but isn't today only a breakfast? You truly are too serious about yourself. The person in charge of us has a spouse. You woo a married man, don't you feel too bold?" Their statements were unacceptable, and their voices were growing louder and louder. While some observers felt that they were excessive, there were also those who enjoyed causing trouble. "Would she mind being blatant? Any male will do for her in bed. She really is a bitch.” Stella, "..." "Yes, a shameless bitch!" As her aura softened, Stella echoed, "Putting breakfast on your table means that you seduce a ma
"Don't worry, you wait here and I will go to tell Tabitha." Lily stood up and went out. Nara was left scratching her fingers because she was so anxious. Alternatively, when Stella arrived in Kelvin’s office, he sat there grinning and said, "Radomil, you are here." When Stella heard it, she scowled a little and said, "Kelvin, what can I do for you?" Kelvin continued to give her a gentle stare. His seemingly gentle glance was actually a harsh punishment for her. She couldn't help but remind him, her eyes oily and numb. "Mr. Kelvin, if there is nothing wrong, I will leave first!" "Wait, I want to ask you, is breakfast still good for you?" Kelvin remarked nervously as she turned around. How absurd... After giving it some thought, Stella blurted out, innocently, "Breakfast? I failed to notice any breakfast. I have to work if there isn't anything else." Kelvin circumnavigated the table and gripped the door tightly, preventing her from leaving. Stella seemed distant. Her expre