“I almost succeeded…” Leo tried to explain.
Elizabeth didn’t give him a chance, cutting him off and scolding, “What were you up to back then? I had everything under control. Why didn’t you do what was needed to prevent Matthew from messing up our plans?”
The more Elizabeth thought about it, the angrier she got.
A carefully planned chance was almost within reach, but Leo sabotaged tits What a loser!
Feeling cornered and angry, Leo raised his voice. “Elizabeth, if you don’t give me the money, I’ll spill everything. I’ve got nothing left to lose.”
Elizabeth’s laugh was filled with contempt. “Oh, please. Do it if you dare. See if I care.”
And with that, Elizabeth hung up.
“Elizabeth!” Leo yelled into the phone, but when he tried to call her back, he found out he had been blocked.
Leo clenched his fists, overwhelmed by despair.
His return to Seamarsh had failed but had also damaged his reputation.
In the hotel, Matthew stood next to the window and made a quick phone call. After exchanging a few sentences, he ended the call and returned to his room.
While Stella lay with her eyes shut, not fully asleep, Matthew sat on the bed beside her and wrapped his arms around her. In a soft voice, he reassured her, “It’s all taken care of. Leo won’t be a problem for you anymore. I’m going to have someone look into Rose.
As soon as I have any information, I’ll inform you and ensure you won’t be harmed again.”
Stella nodded, her expression blank. “That’s reassuring. I feel a lot better now. I want to head back to the set. What about you? Weren’t you supposed to go on a business trip today? You’ve delayed your plans for me.”
Matthew’s brow creased. “I’ll get in touch with Luther and ask for a leave for you. I’ve rescheduled my flight to tonight to ensure you’re alright.”
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im and said, “I don’t want the crew to find out about today. Plus, I’ve just started playing the lead role, and I’m still working on my acting.
If I take time off now, what will people think?”
Matthew hesitated, but Stella caught the concern in his eyes. She grasped his hand and said, “Please, no special treatment. I want to earn my place through hard work. I’m aware of how I’m feeling. Trust me, I’m okay.”
After thinking it over, Matthew agreed. “Alright, I’ll drive you to the set.”
Stella didn’t object. Deep down, she was still shaken by the earlier encounter on set. The memory of Leo’s confrontation haunted her. Yet, she was determined not to let fear dictate her actions.
Matthew made sure Stella got to the set safely. As she was about to change, a thought hit her. Feeling anxious, she quickly let go of Matthew’s hand and hurried to the dressing room.
Relieved, Stella found the camera still in the cabinet.
Following closely, Matthew asked, “Is something wrong?”
Stella reviewed the camera’s contents and stated, “I’d like to remove the video Leo shot earlier.”