Dear Sweetheart

Chapter 532

Unfortunately, Mathias’ misdeeds led to his assets being confiscated, leaving his wife and daughter with no place to stay.

That also meant it’d be even more difficult for Stella, who was merely his illegitimate child, to claim a dime from him.

In all honesty, her reason for working with Naomi and becoming a spy in the Faymon Group wasn’t to get back at Mathias. It was simply because Naomi could pay her well.

As for a heartless sc*mbag like Mathias, Stella couldn’t care less if he died.

Arnaud smiled as he crossed his legs and leaned back on the couch. “Even if you can’t get anything from your father, there’s no need to fret. That pathetic inheritance is nothing compared to what I can give you.”

“You’re right, Sir. Your generosity is incomparable,” Stella replied, a smile tugging at her lips while she twirled her hair. “I know there are many benefits from working with you, so rest assured that I’ll do my best.”

Arnaud took a sip of his brandy and nodded, clearly impressed with Stella. Like Naomi, she was deviously clever, and it wasn’t every day that he got to meet a woman of such caliber.

“You’re a lot smarter than I imagined, Ms. Zink. The person you sent to Summerbank accomplished their tasks perfectly. However…” he said before casting a sidelong glance at Stella. “I only told you to keep an eye on Rayna. I didn’t give any other instructions, did I? It’s impressive that you’ve gotten yourself acquainted with Mrs. Xavier, but there are times when lies backfire. Given the status and power of the Xavier family, not even I would be able to protect you if anything goes wrong.”

Stella smiled, seemingly unfazed by Arnaud’s words or the Xaviers’ clout.

“Sir, do you know what the butterfly effect is?”

Naturally, that piqued Arnaud’s interest. “Tell me more.”

as she plucked a grape and popped it into her mouth, looking both sultry

“Jessica and Jasmine’s friendship with Rayna is hardly a threat. What’s scary is the men supporting them. Those are the ones who are

Stella locked eyes with Arnaud and grinned. “Once we’ve torn them apart, don’t you think it’d be much easier to accomplish whatever we’ve

hearing that, Arnaud felt a chill run down

especially since they can betray others in the blink of an eye. Well… I can continue working

though he didn’t let it show on his

a force to be reckoned

but I’m nowhere as formidable as you, Sir,” Stella replied. “You’ve planned everything without stepping out of the house. I have faith that you’ll outdo Jefferson

that, Arnaud arched a brow. “Oh?

“I

the woman for several seconds, Arnaud, too, let out a chuckle. “That’s a good attitude to have, Ms. Zink. I must say you’re

of Jasmine’s injury, she’d most likely be bedbound

Xavier never suspected

my brain!” Stella replied smugly. “I had only visited the beauty salon a few times and chatted with her. Never in my wildest dreams did I think she’d befriend

was worried she’d see through my facade from the get-go, but to my surprise, she turned out to be nothing more than a paper tiger! I merely told Mrs. Xavier that Jasmine

Stella remained unapologetic and derisive. “Oh, if only Mrs. Xavier had used her

yet you’re still blaming Mrs. Xavier for not being clever enough?” Arnaud scoffed. “Are you sympathizing with Jasmine? Or… Could it be that

I not proved myself to be smarter than her? I’ve played her and her

both of us started from the bottom, but why does she still get to live a good life despite