Chapter 57
Lately Stella and Neville had become quite familiar with each other
As they got to know each other better, Stella was surprised to discover just how many hobbies she and Neville shared.
Neville was also a big fan of concerts. He even minored in the violin in college but had to set aside his passion when he took over the
The
Despite not being a maestro, his insights into music were unique, which gave Stella a fresh perspective found enlightening.
the past, Neville had playfully called her “Star” before Haynes to help her out. Now that they were friends, the nickname stuck, and i
nt seem out of place I
Stella smiled wryly. “Rachel thinks she’s got everything perfectly covered, but it’s full of flaws. Today, I’ll show the world who Rachel truly
Since Rachel returned. Stella had faced her share of grievances because of her. She genuinely despised Rachel but had never intended to
After all, if a man cheated, it might mostly be his fault. Blaming the other woman wasn’t fair. If she couldn’t keep a man’s heart, it was her problem if it wasn’t Rachel, it might be someone else.
Previously, Rachel had only played small tricks. But recently, Rachel had crossed a line, pushing Stella to her limit. If Haynes and Rachel wanted to play dirty, they could go to hell for all she cared
Neville rassed an eyebrow “But if you release this video, your future with the O’Brien family might not be pleasant.”
That was true. The OBrien family was not only Haynes but included Haynes mother, Deanna, and his sister
pesn’t matter” Stella replied, her voice steady. “Haynes and I have no future together.”
name had been smeared across the internet for days, and not a single soul from the O’Brien family had lifted a finger to defend her. Why should she care about their precious reputation?
From then she wouldn’t sacrifice an ounce of herself for people w
who didn’t deserve it!!
Nevilles lips curled into a faint, almost imperceptible smile, and he said nothing more
As the time approached. Stella nodded to Neville and headed to the stage. She hadn’t released the video earlier because she feared Haynes would suppress it. That was not the outcome she wanted
With the press conference being live, Haynes couldn’t stop it even if he tried
hour before the press conference, Haynes leaned back in his office chair and watched the live feed on his screen.
knock came at the door.l.
entered, looking uneasy ‘Mr. OBnen, I’ve received some important information I need to share with you!
ves glanced ove
him “What
hesitated, his lips moving as though he found it difficult to say it out, and a sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead. “Ms. Camerons press conference isn’t about an apology it’s to play a video”
“What kind of video?” asked Haynes
“It’s the footage related to the car accident Benson stammered. “Mr. O’Brien, you should see it for yourself.”
that Benson handed Haynes an iPad
look the device, fading a video barely a minute long. As he pressed play, his eyes widened in shock, disbelief written across his
Seconds Licked by and the video ended
