Marshall took the cup of tea and thanked Stella.

Keegan reached for the other cup, only to find Stella grabbing and sipping from it. He shot her a puzzled look, to which she responded, “Your cup’s in the kitchen. Go fetch it yourself.”

Stella’s words left him speechless. ‘Seems like she’s seizing every opportunity to tease me, he thought. Annoyed by the situation, Keegan stood up and headed for the kitchen.

There, he found a cup of coffee with a heart-shaped latte art waiting on the counter. His anger dispersed immediately.’ Aw, she loves me.’

“Mr. Moore, you mentioned something about my mother’s accident during our call. What is it?” Stella asked.

Marshall placed his cup down and pulled out his phone. He showed Stella a photo of someone and said, “Take a look at this person. Do you know him?”

Stella glanced at the picture and immediately recognized the face. “He used to be my family’s driver. I had investigators look into him before, but he’s rather cautious and avoids having interactions with outsiders.”

Marshall continued, “This man is now in Rivera. He developed a tumor and is undergoing chemotherapy at the city hospital.”

convey, so he elaborated, “Cancer treatments are expensive. Since this man is unemployed, he’s likely searching

implying that he might approach Albert

instead. He probably knows some of Hylda’s secrets. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been supporting him financially for all

able to provide him with support anymore. In his desperation to stay afloat, he might turn against her. So, I think we could extract some

situation was already a major headache for Hylda. It would be a blessing for Stella if another potential threat

man for me, Mr. Moore. You could consider extending

Marshall could respond, Keegan interjected,

“It’s called being practical. I know when to save and spend when necessary. I’m not

that, Vermont’s voice sounded from the

didn’t know you were such

little awkward

playfully and said, “Don’t you talk about my best friend like

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