Chapter 1286
When Love Comes Late
Stella, on the other hand, couldnât shake a sense of unease.
Seizing the moment, Elizabeth began, âElin, please tell Luther what you overheard.
Your testimony will prove my innocence.
â
Her voice dropped to a near whisper, but Elin felt the implicit threat.
Looking up at Elizabeth, she sensed a veiled warning in her smile.
Luther only cared about one thing: to end this farce.
âJust tell us, Elin.
What did you hear?â
Elin flinched, meeting Stellaâs gaze with a flicker of guilt.
âI was in the bathroom.
I didnât see anything.
â
Elizabeth frowned, her eyes betraying her dissatisfaction.
âBut what did you hear? Luther and I will support you.
Donât worry about offending anyone.
â
The veiled threat hung heavy in the air.
Elin glanced at Elizabeth.
She was caught between appeasing Elizabeth and risking her job.
Steeling herself, she mumbled, âI heard Stella offer Elizabeth money to quit and then I heard a slap.
â
Her voice was barely above a whisper as she hung her head.
Shock rippled through the room.
The crowdâs eyes shifted to Stella with suspicion.
Lutherâs face tightened.
âStella, care to elaborate?â
Expecting Elinâs biased report, Stella remained composed.
âIs that the only thing I said throughout the entire encounter?â
Flustered by Stellaâs calm confidence, Elin shook her head subconsciously.
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Stella pressed, âCan you recall anything else we discussed? Word for
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word?â
Under Stellaâs unwavering gaze, Elin stammered, âIâ¦I canât say.
â
Luther intervened, too impatient to watch any longer.
âEnough.
Donât let this delay things.
Weâll address it after the filming is done!â
As Lutherâs directive was issued, the set sprang into action, everyone focusing on their tasks.
Elizabeth, aware of Lutherâs firm character, knew she must wait to deal with Stella, despite her eagerness.
Luther barked orders at the makeup artist.
âCover all the red marks on Elizabethâs face.
We have a scene with her and Luka today.
â
After a brief glance at Elizabeth, he departed, hands clasped behind his back.
Meanwhile, Luka encountered Stella alone in the bathroom.
Having heard about the incident from the staff, he approached her with a look of concern.
âAre you okay?â
Stella, lips pressed together, nodded without speaking.