Chapter 1406

Albert hesitated for a moment and whispered, “As long as you help me out, the Jewell estate will be yours. Your mother and I built the home together. Entrusting it to you rather than someone else puts my mind at ease. You can remarry Keegan once it’s in your possession. You’ll have a strong backing. And with this dowry, the Kane family won’t dare to underestimate you.”

Stella lowered her gaze and laughed. The timing of the laughter was rather peculiar. “It sure is nice of you to think of me at a time like this,” she said.

Albert could not quite figure out Stella’s meaning. “Having raised you for so many years, I’ve long considered you my own even though we’re not connected by blood,” he stated affectionately.

“Is that so…?” Stella pondered Albert’s words and looked at him coldly. “If you long considered me your own, why did you support Sophia when you knew she was framing me? Why did you want to give me away to those old men? How dare you utter such words to me when you did all those things?!”

Albert tried to defend himself, “Hylda and Sophia deceived me at the time. And I couldn’t see through their pla-“

“Shut up!” Stella said coldly. “You caused my mother’s car accident, leaving her bedridden for nearly seven years, only to die with a grievance. Why would I help you?! Huh?! Did you really think I came down here to help you? Dream on! I’m here to see what would happen to a piece of trash like you on behalf of my mother.”

expect Stella to

think it was Hylda

aback.

not. Hylda hadn’t even been caught yet when

of the two police officers when he gave his statement. ‘If

exposed

your obedient daughter, Sophia. She personally called the police and accused you of being involved in the accident. Originally, the police were just conducting a routine inquiry. Who would have thought that you would shift the blame onto Hylda

much money because you tricked her into buying your shares. Yet, you refused to help her repay it. Did you think she wouldn’t

since you did the same and caused harm to my mother for money,” she

to hear that and could not help but curse, “That ungrateful wretch! Have I not been good to her? How can

younger brother? I hope you’re not talking about the baby

son. “Don’t hurt them, Stella. I’ll give you whatever you want. I’m sorry I killed your mother. Please don’t lay a finger on them. The baby is innocent,” he said

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