Dear Sweetheart

Chapter 533

“I did all this for your benefit, Sir,” Stella said as she held Arnaud’s gaze. “Besides, didn’t you approach me because you knew I was clever?”

Before Stella could say any more, Arnaud interrupted, “I’ve told my father about Jefferson and Rayna getting married. I think he’d be making a trip down to Norwal City. After all, their wedding was ruined by Curtis.”

Stunned, Stella stared silently at the man’s handsome, defined face.

Not only was he calm and collected, but he also had a smile tugging at his lips. The more Stella looked into Arnaud’s gentle blue eyes, the more she felt chills running down her back.

All of a sudden, she burst into laughter. “Sir, you say I’m ruthless, but you’re way worse.”

After downing her brandy, Stella set her glass down and stood from the couch.

“Once the plans between Ocean International and Faymon Group are leaked, there’s no doubt the latter will be in disarray. I hope you’ll take secret action when that time comes, Sir,” she added as she approached Arnaud and stuck her hand out. “I’ll do whatever you want me to do. As for me, my target is Faymon Group.”

Arnaud gazed at the woman’s svelte hand and grinned. “You have a big appetite, Ms. Zink.”

“What do you mean?”

“You’re the first woman I’ve met to be so ambitious and goal-oriented,” he replied as he shook her hand to solidify their deal. “I have no complaints about that.”

Stella nodded with a smile. “Well, it’s getting late. I should head back to the hotel. I hope to taste your wines again, Sir.”

With that, Arnaud ordered his subordinate to send Stella back.

Now that he was alone in the private room, Arnaud slowly poured himself another brandy and thought back to his conversation with Stella.

Before long, a smile crept across his face. “Ha. It’s easy to carve one’s empire, but it’s difficult to guard it.”

I may not have confronted Curtis head-on before, but I know how formidable he is. He got rid of his uncle and aunt without much fuss and gained complete control of the Faymon Group. Even I must admit that’s impressive. Therefore, why would he give away Faymon Group just because their plans were leaked? Stella Zink is, without a doubt, devious and clever. However, she lacks experience in the business world and naively believes that everything will go her way. Ah… Forget it. After all, she has proven herself useful by doing what I told her to, thus allowing me to take over the Terblanc family.

to the address provided by Rayna. To his dismay,

a resident nearby

woman used to live there. She’d occasionally head out for a walk

Wyatt became even more panicked. He was deathly afraid that

around for Jessica. Then, he rushed to the nearest police station to obtain the surveillance footage. Alas, by the time he managed to pull strings to access the surveillance

else would

was a chance the latter might mock him for being useless. Eventually, he gave

home from work when Hazel asked him sarcastically if he had forgotten about

Jacob suddenly remembered how he had inadvertently rescued

by Hazel, Jacob coaxed her and immediately bought a flight ticket to Yartran for the following

remembered where he had arranged for Jessica

the housekeeper opened the door, her surprise was quickly replaced with a polite smile. “Ah, Mr. Valentine, have you come to see your wife? Mrs. Valentine is

his daze. “Oh! Yes, yes! I’ve

merely held her tongue and led

was nowhere to be seen.

this afternoon. I think she’s painting in the study,” the housekeeper replied as she walked

that mean the doctor I found has dropped by

said the laboratory was too busy and that he could only find time for Jessica after

Valentine said she felt like

see?” Jacob muttered under his

hallway, and by the time Jacob got there, he

and a young woman sat in front of

knitted dress, she was a picture

scene before him. The evening sun had shone aslant through the windows, casting a warm

thing was for sure—she was as

the woman’s beauty, Jacob was in such a daze that

Jessica turned around and blinked. Alas, there was

“Mr. Valentine?”

me,” Jacob said as he rubbed his forehead and let out a dry laugh.