(Helena)“So she’s still present at the company?” I ask, turning sharply to Lydia.“Yes, ma’am,” she replies carefully. “I heard sir Rayner ordered for her to do so.”My fingers curl tightly at my side.“Amara,” I mutter under my breath, the name tasting bitter in my mouth.That girl again.Like a stain that refuses to disappear no matter how hard I try to wipe her away.I narrow my eyes slowly. I need to get her out of my son’s life for good. One way or another.The sound of the door opening cuts through my thoughts.I turn immediately, and the irritation on my face melts at once.“Stella.”A smile spreads across my lips as I move toward her and pull her into a hug.“Helena,” she says softly, hugging me back before slowly pulling away.“How was your trip?” I ask warmly.“It was fine, Helena. Except…” She pauses.My brows lift slightly. “Except what?”A small smile touches her lips. “I missed you.”I laugh softly. “Oh, silly girl. I missed you too.”For a moment, the tension in the ro
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