Chapter 1403

Fernando phoned Matthew.

“Mr.

Clark, what’s the move?”

It was Carl.

Matthew’s gaze turned icy.

Recalling Stella’s suffering, he ordered sharply, “Handle that guy.

”

In Dorburn, the moment Elizabeth got back, Bella grounded her and hired guards to camp at the door.

Elizabeth could barely make it to the garden; one step more and she’d hit a wall.

Bella had pulled strings to shut down any online chatter about Elizabeth and sentenced her to a month of house arrest.

With zilch to do, Elizabeth tried to read but couldn’t focus.

She was caged, while Stella was safe and her rep was intact.

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This was unacceptable to her.

Elizabeth glared at the book, picturing Stella’s smug face, anger brewing in her eyes.

Then, a knock on the door cut through her thoughts.

Elizabeth, already miffed, snapped, “Beat it!”

But the door swung open anyway, and in strolled Kristian.

Seeing his phony grin made Elizabeth’s skin crawl even more.

“Leave!”

Ignoring her, Kristian plunked a tray on the table, saying, “The maid said you haven’t eaten all day.

Here’s dinner.

Eat up.

”

Elizabeth scoffed.

Kristian stayed as cool as a cucumber.

“Gorgeous weather, huh? Moon’s shining bright.

You’ve been cooped up inside since you got back.

You must be getting cabin fever.

Why not take a stroll in the garden?”

“Kristian, what’s the catch? Are you trying to get me in trouble with Mom?” Elizabeth mocked.

She had beef with Bella, but this had nothing to do with Kristian.

“What are you on about? I’m your old man.

Bella’s my wife…”

“Spare me!” Elizabeth cut him off, her expression dark.

Every time he brought up their “family,” it felt Like a cruel joke to her.

“Get to the point,” Elizabeth snapped, her patience wearing thin.

But Kristian, unfazed by Elizabeth’s sass, just grinned wider.