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

and sides will most likely crack, while the ones in the middle stay well-protected. However, if you were to toss the eggs out, there’s no doubt they’d all break,” Stella explained calmly. “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 the most difficult to deal with. Therefore, as long as we can create a rift among them,

don’t you

hearing that, Arnaud felt a chill run down his

like her are the most terrifying, especially since they can betray others in the blink of an eye. Well… I can continue working with Stella, but I’d have to be constantly wary of her. After all, she’s not someone

it show on his face. Classy and charming as always, he raised his glass

to be reckoned

as you, Sir,” Stella replied. “You’ve planned everything without stepping out of

arched a brow. “Oh? What do you

shook her head. “I

seconds, Arnaud, too, let out a chuckle. “That’s a good

another glass of wine. “Anyway, given the severity of Jasmine’s injury, she’d most likely be bedbound for the rest of her life. You

sure Mrs. Xavier never suspected you at

with her. Never in my wildest dreams did I think she’d befriend me that quickly! All I did

a sharp-witted lady and not one to be messed with. I 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 had secretly married and was pregnant. Who knew she’d take my story at face value? Not only did she believe Jasmine was

Mrs. Xavier had used her brain more, Jasmine wouldn’t have ended up in

being clever enough?” Arnaud scoffed. “Are you sympathizing with Jasmine? Or… Could it be

Stella admitted without skipping a beat. “I can’t stand how lucky she’s been. Have I not proved myself to be smarter than her? I’ve played her and her little gang like a fiddle, for goodness’

us started from the bottom, but why does she still