After leaving the set, Matthew drove Stella straight to the police station.
“What are we doing here?” she asked, bewildered.
“To report the case,” Matthew explained. “With the police involved, we’ll find Leo faster.”
By nightfall, news of Leo’s wanted status flooded the internet.
Leo, having suffered a losing streak, flicked on the TV only to find his wanted notice plastered across the screen. His luck, it seemed, had taken a turn for the worse.
Leo crumpled the cigarette in his hand. His heart thumped with rage and regret.
He’d followed Elizabeth’s twisted plan, harassing Stella only to end up a fugitive, hiding and penniless. He was a huge mess.
His dream of rising to the top lay in shattered pieces around him.
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He hurled the coffee mug at the TV.
The crash shattered the casino’s atmosphere, drawing unwanted attention.
Panic surged through him as he lowered his head, fearing recognition.
He gritted his teeth. Desperation fueled a dark idea in his mind.
News of Stella’s incident hadn’t spread online yet, but its impact was already being felt. Filming had to be put on hold, causing disruptions to the production schedule.
As Elizabeth was returning home, her phone rang. It was Bella.
“I heard something happened on set. Are you alright?” Bella’s voice was filled with concern.
Elizabeth’s expression hardened. “I’m fine. It’s all Stella’s fault.”
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The mention of Stella’s name caused Bella to pause. This was the same girl she’d felt an inexplicable connection to earlier, someone she never imagined could be capable of such actions.
Bella had heard whispers about Stella from Elizabeth before. She admired her talent as a designer and had even hoped to connect with her someday. But those hopes were now dashed.
Shaking off her thoughts, Bella offered comfort to her daughter.
“Nothing has been going on in Dorburn. Should I come to Seamarsh and help you out?”
“No, thanks,” Elizabeth declined. “I can handle it. Don’t worry about me.”
The car pulled up to the villa.
“I’m home, Mom. Goodnight.”
With that, Elizabeth ended the call and stepped out of the car. The bodyguard drove away, leaving her alone in the quiet street.