The footage showed Leo and Stella in disarray, making any denial impossible.
Elizabeth now had the pleasure of watching Stella’s downfall, as her good name was tarnished and she was cast aside.
Interrupting Stella with a smug grin, Elizabeth said, “Let’s skip the small talk. Will you hand over that costume, or are we going to hold up everyone else?”
Stella pursed her lips and shot a quick look at both of them before deciding to give in and change out of the costume.
As Stella walked by, Elizabeth whispered just loud enough for her to hear, “You’re no match for me, Stella.”
Stella faced Elizabeth, her expression unreadable, her tone detached.
“I’m onto you and your schemes. I will uncover the truth.”
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Elizabeth laughed it off, saying, “By all means, search for this so-called evidence, but the spotlight belongs to me now.”
Stella responded with a faint smile, “Maybe, maybe not.”
Resting in his hospital bed with his injuries newly treated, Leo was deep in thought. He was surrounded by mounting debts and struggled to find a solution.
Before he could strategize, the door burst open.
Leo’s eyes flew open as several well-dressed men walked in. Fear took hold of him, and he instinctively tried to get up and escape.
However, the men quickly surrounded his bed, and the sound of the door locking sent a shiver through Leo.
Leo moved to the corner of the bed, his eyes moving frantically.
“Didn’t I ask for three days to get the money together? Why have you come early?”
“We’re not here for money,” said the man in the middle.
Leo frowned. Not for the money? He watched them closely, still on guard. “Then w
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ho are you? Why are you here?”
The man didn’t answer his questions. Instead, he said, “I’m here for something you have. Give it up willingly, and you’ll be fine. But if you resist…” He pulled out a dagger from his jacket and stabbed the bedside table. “You’ll face serious consequences.”
“Ah!” Leo pulled back, shaking. “I’ll do whatever you want. If it’s something I have, it’s yours. Just don’t hurt me.”
“Give us the footage,” the man stated plainly.
Leo hesitated, then shook his head. “I don’t have it. After my accident on the set, I was brought here. I haven’t been near the camera.”
The man frowned. “If that’s the case, tell us who your partner is.”
Leo was scared and thought about naming Elizabeth. Yet, he remembered her promise and felt a spark of hope.
He decided to contact Elizabeth once he was out of the hospital, trusting she would support him.