Just then, Stella coughed.
Miley quickly held her up, saying, “Wake up, Stella. It’s me, Miley.”
Stella opened her eyes and smiled weakly in response.
Observing her gradually calming down, Matthew let out a sigh of relief.
“Change her out of these wet clothes. I’ll wait outside,” Matthew instructed.
Half an hour later, Miley assisted a still-feeble Stella out of the bathroom.
Stella, wrapped in a bathrobe, remained quite feeble, struggling to maintain her balance as she walked.
Matthew’s expression darkened as he helped Stella to the bed and snugly tucked her under the quilt.
He handed Stella the hot water he had prepared, placing it gently in her grasp.
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After taking a sip, Stella felt warmer.
“Miley, I think something might have happened to my grandpa. Please help me get in touch with him,” Stella urged.
“What’s going on?” Miley asked, visibly anxious.
“I’m not sure,” Stella said, visibly unsettled.
“But please, call him now!”
Matthew was about to suggest he could contact Clint, but he checked himself, remembering his position.
He told Miley, “Go ahead and reach out to Stella’s grandfather. I’ll inform the others to cancel today’s press conference.”
As he reached for his phone, Stella grabbed his wrist.
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Matthew looked down at her and asked, “What’s the matter?”
“Please don’t cancel the press conference,” Stella declared resolutely.
“I’m okay and can complete the task.”
Matthew shook his head, declaring, “No.”
“Mr. Clark.” Stella’s anxiety was palpable.
“Today’s press conference is crucial for both me and Prosperity Group. If it’s postponed, what will the media say? It won’t matter how good our designs are; the public will perceive our company as untrustworthy. Nobody wants to invest in a dishonest enterprise.”
Her grip tightened around Matthew’s hand.