Though he planned to leave, a moment’s hesitation at the door led him back to the living room.
He settled on the sofa, fully clothed, ready to assist Stella if needed throughout the night.
Meanwhile, the events outside had not gone unnoticed, captured through the lens of a camera.
Elizabeth, with a keen eye, perused the photos, her attention fixed on the one that depicted Luka’s tender moment of lifting Stella.
The image, a perfect capture of their closeness, held her gaze as she considered the implications.
“This time, Stella will find it difficult to disentangle herself from this predicament.”
Quickly, Elizabeth forwarded the images through an anonymous email to Matthew, a smirk of satisfaction curling her lips as she hit send.
In North city, Matthew was deeply engaged in a meeting, addressing a complication that had arisen in their project, which now required negotiation with the local community.
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His phone’s buzz broke his concentration. The email awaiting him bore a subject that promised scandal. “Stella’s Cheated On You.”
The urge to view it clashed with the need for his undivided attention on the meeting.
Opting to maintain his focus, Matthew placed his phone face down, masking his turmoil as he returned to the task of finding a resolution with his team.
The project had stumbled, not just on logistical hurdles but on allegations of collusion and embezzlement involving Hamilton Yates, the project lead, and influential local figures, turning the villagers’ complaints into leverage for further financial gain from Prosperity Group.
As discussions unfolded, Matthew’s thoughts kept drifting back to the email, fueling a growing unease within him.
Despite his efforts to quell it, his annoyance seemed to amplify.
Once the meeting concluded, Matthew stood up abruptly, his demeanor as frosty as his voice. “We’ll visit the site tomorrow. That’s all for today.”
He left the room, heading to a quiet spot on the first floor to finally check his phone.
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Opening the email, he was confronted with several photos of Luka enveloping Stella in a protective embrace.
The attachment also included a video that heightened Matthew’s concern.
It showed Luka carrying Stella into the villa, after which they remained inside, unseen even as the lights went out.
The evidence was clearly intended to incite him.
Matthew tried calling Stella, but received no response, leaving him in a state of heightened worry, not over trust issues with Stella but the possibility of Luka exploiting the situation.
Next, he contacted Fernando. ‘ind out from the security at Prosper Bay if Luka has left the villa.”
Soon, Fernando confirmed Luka was still there, which only intensified Matthew’s frustration.
“What are the bodyguards doing? They should check on Luka’s activities inside,” he demanded, barely containing his anger.