Chapter 1603
When Love Comes Late
Now Devynâs heart raced.
âWhatâs that?â
Casually, Elizabeth laid it out.
âRemember those files you copied from Stella? Make them real and sell them at your online shop.
0h, and keep pinching Stellaâs ideas.
â
Devyn was floored, her eyes widening in disbelief.
âSeriously? Thatâs messed up!â
Quaking, Devyn protested, âWhy should I? You never saidâ¦â
But Elizabeth cut her off with a sinister smile.
âI didnât say it before.
But do you think finishing one task is enough for me to let your two brothers off the hook?â
Devyn shuddered at Elizabethâs callous laughter.
Elizabeth picked up on Devynâs heavy breathing, but she wasnât ready to back down on dealing with Stella.
âYou have to stick with me.
Weâre going to make Stella look like the ultimate copycat.
â
âNope!â Devyn shot back, firm.
âI canât do it! Besides, Stella isnât dumb.
Do you think itâs easy swiping stuff from her? Plus, sheâs a follower of my online store.
Howâs she going to trust me after seeing her own designs there?â
With a sly grin, Elizabeth countered, âThatâs your problem.
You have to weigh your options.
Pull this off, and not only will I let your brothers off the hook, but Iâll sort out that kidney thing youâre desperate for.
â
Devyn felt Like her world was spinning at the mention of the kidney donation.
âDonât you wish to save your mom? Your familyâs counting on you.
Are you still going to say no?â Elizabethâs tone was heavy with pressure.
Grimacing, Devyn shut her eyes tight.
It was a choice between morals and her mom, and she chose her mom.
âFine, Iâll do it,â Devyn muttered, voice strained but resolute.
Elizabeth wasnât surprised by Devynâs decision.
âSmart move.
Trust me, Iâll make it worth your while once itâs done.
After ending the call, Devyn slumped in the chair, lost in a daze.
Her hands shook and her fingers froze.
Without much thought, she sent Bella the signed sketch.
Before she knew it, her phone buzzed again.
It was a text.
Elizabeth had transferred her two million.
Checking her balance, Devyn felt a wave of relief.
She flopped onto the bed, covering her eyes, whispering, âStella, donât blame me.
I had no choice.
â
Stella finished her design, leaving a note for Bella, explaining Matthewâs help due to her injured hand.
With the email sent, Stella breathed out.
Now she could focus on her wedding prep.
She thought for a moment and called Miley.
âHey Miley, do you want to hit the shops today? Letâs go shopping.
â
âSorry, Stella.
Nevilleâs grandmaâs still critical.
I have to be at the hospital with him.
â
âNo worries.
Take care.
â
Stella ended the call.
She considered calling Devyn but was interrupted by Julietteâs phone call.