Chapter 1823

Elizabeth placed the three cups of coffee on the table.

As she positioned the final cup before Stella, she purposefully poured its contents.

Stella attempted to evade it, yet her efforts proved futile as the black Liquid splattered onto her garments.

Elizabeth let out a piercing scream, feigning panic as she exclaimed, “Forgive me.

Why do I display such recklessness?”

Seizing the moment, she hastily proffered a tissue under the guise of assistance, all the while covertly eyeing Stella’s bag, intending to swap the hair inside.

Stella grimaced, attempting to evade Elizabeth’s aid.

“No need, I can manage.

”

Yet Elizabeth persisted, feigning remorse.

“I insist, it’s entirely my fault.

Your clothes are soiled.

What can I do to rectify this?”

Bella also came over to offer assistance.

While attention was focused on Stella’s garments, Elizabeth discreetly maneuvered to Stella’s bag and deftly exchanged the hair inside with her prepared ones.

With a relieved exhale, she discarded the tissue onto the table.

A smirk played on her Lips.

After some time elapsed, Stella’s attire was almost dried, although the coffee stains remained.

Bella resumed her seat, knitting her brows as she reproached Elizabeth, “How could you mishandle something as simple as fetching a cup of coffee?”

“Yes, yes, it’s all my fault,” Elizabeth replied nonchalantly.

The hair exchange had been executed, and she no longer felt inclined to feign politeness.

“Mom, considering your health, lingering in the chill isn’t advisable.

Let’s return.

”

Following her statement, she leveled a frigid gaze at Stella before departing with Bella.

Observing the stains on Stella’s attire with concern, Bella inquired, “Stella, is it okay for you to depart in this state? Would you Like me to procure new attire for you from the nearby shopping mall?”

Focused on rushing back for a paternity test, Stella remained oblivious to Elizabeth’s shifting demeanor.

Yet, she found solace in Bella’s care.

“It’s inconsequential.

Spare attire awaits me at my office.

I’ll simply retrieve it there.

I appreciate your assistance today.

Now, do ensure to return home and rest adequately.

”

Finally, Bella experienced a slight sense of relief.

After bidding farewell, Stella hastened back to Prosperity Group.

In Matthew’s office, Cordell awaited, already positioned.

Stella presented the retrieved hair to Cordell, her tone grave as she implored, “Assist me with this matter.

Once you have the findings, promptly notify me.

”

While anyone could have managed it, Matthew took the precaution of summoning Cordell to ensure flawless execution.

After securing the hair in a specialized pouch for preservation, Cordell affirmed earnestly, “Rest assured.

I’ll alert you upon obtaining the results.

”

Matthew nodded subtly, asserting, “The fewer individuals privy to this, the safer.

Keep it discreet.

”

“Understood,” Cordell promptly concurred.