“Really?” Haley’s smile widened. “Then indulge yourself. Later, let’s take a stroll. I want to show you how Bysea has evolved over the years.”
Stella nodded, savoring each bite of the exquisite cake.
To her surprise, it surpassed any she had tasted before.
With her breakfast finished, Stella joined Haley as they left the hotel and began their stroll through the streets of Bysea.
Initially, Stella felt a bit apprehensive about striking up a conversation with Haley. However, Haley’s gentle guidance soon broke down her walls, and they found themselves immersed in lively conversation, filling the air with warmth and laughter.
Suddenly, their stroll was disrupted by a group of thugs blocking their path.
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Frowning, Stella instinctively took Haley by the wrist and attempted to navigate around the men, but they persistently obstructed their way.
It became apparent to Stella that their actions were deliberate, yet she remained puzzled as to their identity.
With a determined expression, Stella confronted the group. “Who are you?”
The leader of the thugs remained silent, his gaze piercing as he directed his words at Haley. “How dare you come back to Bysea?”
Instinctively, Stella glanced at Haley.
Haley’s expression was twisted with fear as she shook her head, her grip tightening on Stella’s hand. “You’ve mistaken me for someone else. I don’t know you.”
The man’s expression darkened further. “Don’t think you can play dumb with us.”
His companions began to advance, closing in on Stella and Haley with each step.
Haley clutched Stella’s hand tightly, her desperation evident as they continued to retreat. Their movements halted as they found themselves cornered against a wall, with no room left to back up.
With her head bowed and her body trembling, Haley whispered, “I truly don’t know you.”
The man sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. “Allow me to refresh your memory. Twenty years ago, your husband stole some things valuable from us before fleeing with you and your family. But he met his end in a car accident halfway.”
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Stella’s brow furrowed further as she absorbed his words.
“Your husband died, but you managed to survive,” he continued, his tone laced with mockery. “Now that you’re back, it’s time to return what rightfully belongs to us.”
“I… I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Haley protested, shaking her head in denial. “What things? I’ve never heard of any of this.”
The man took another step; his demeanor turned menacing. “Those things were worth millions back then, and now, after twenty years, their value has skyrocketed. Don’t expect us to be lenient if you don’t return them immediately!”
“I… I really don’t know…” Haley persisted in her denial, her voice trembling with fear.
Stella’s grip on her hand tightened, her knuckles turning white.
Haley’s reaction only served to deepen Stella’s concern, hinting at the possibility that there might be some truth to the man’s accusations.