Chapter 1404

He played the caring dad.

“I know what went down in Seamarsh and that’s why your mom’s got you on lockdown.

”

Seeing Elizabeth’s scowl, Kristian got straight to it.

“I’ve got a plan for Stella.

”

At the mention of Stella, Elizabeth finally locked eyes with him.

“Spill it,” she demanded.

Kristian shrugged off her attitude.

“You’re scared Bella might claim Stella as her own flesh and blood, right?”

Elizabeth nodded.

“So?”

“We’ll make sure that never happens,” Kristian boasted, puffing up his chest.

Elizabeth furrowed her brow.

Why was Kristian offering this?

She inquired, “So spill, what’s the master plan?”

Kristian played it mysterious.

“Follow me downstairs.

All will be revealed.

”

After a brief ponder, Elizabeth decided she had to know.

Downstairs, she spotted a strange lady lounging in the living room, head buried in her phone.

Elizabeth’s stomach churned, thinking Kristian had brought home another woman while Bella was away.

Her expression soured.

“Seriously?

Is this your big reveal?”

Kristian sensed her misunderstanding and rushed to reassure her, “Take a closer look.

”

He called out the woman’s name and she Looked up.

Elizabeth’s jaw dropped in astonishment.

The woman bore a striking resemblance to Stella, especially from the nose down, but she was way older.

“What’s the deal?” Kristian beamed proudly.

“You catch my drift, right? It’s a simple sleight of hand.

”

Elizabeth regained her cool, arms crossed, and smirked.

“Okay, what’s the catch?”

She wasn’t buying that Kristian would do this out of the kindness of his heart.

Kristian had been waiting for this moment and was practically salivating.

Finally, he spilled, “ALL I want is some cash.

”

Elizabeth shot him a look laced with irony and disgust.

“That’s it? Easy.

”