Chapter 1838

“We’ve confirmed it’s Rylie.

What’s our next move?” Fernando inquired.

Matthew looked to Stella.

“This affects you the most.

What do you want to do?”

Stella’s response was immediate and decisive.

“Call the police.

Let’s put an end to this.

”

“Just do what she says,” Matthew affirmed.

Fernando nodded and exited the office.

Matthew turned back to Stella and saw the lingering concern on her face.

“What’s on your mind?”

Stella frowned slightly.

“I’m trying to understand why Rylie would do this.

She must know it would backfire against her.

”

Matthew’s gaze deepened, clouded with thought.

“Getting an answer is simple.

”

It wasn’t until Matthew escorted her to the police station that Stella grasped his meaning.

At the station, Rylie confessed without reservation, “I did it.

So what? I despise Stella.

I want her to lose everything!”

Ever since Prosperity Group had let her go, Rylie found it impossible to secure a respectable job in Seamarsh.

No one would take her on.

She laughed with a touch of madness.

“I was out of options.

I couldn’t stand seeing Stella happy.

She has only herself to blame.

”

When the police finished questioning her and led her out, they crossed paths with Stella at the doorway.

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Rylie stopped, a sneer curling her lip.

“Mrs.

Clark, what brings you to the police station? Couldn’t wait to see me locked up?”

Stella, not in the mood for a confrontation, asked earnestly, “Why did you do it?”

Rylie retorted, “I’ve already told the police everything.

Weren’t you listening?”

Stella fixed her with a steady look.

“I want the real reason.

”

Rylie’s expression hardened.

Undeterred, Stella pressed on, “I’m no saint.

I have no sympathy for those who harm me.

But I don’t want to see an innocent person behind bars.

If there’s more to your story, I need you to tell it now.

”

At Stella’s words, Rylie blinked, a flicker of guilt passing over her face.

Rylie stared up at Stella, determination etched into her gaze.

“What more is there to the story? I just despise you, that’s all.

You did nothing but marry a wealthy man.

How is it that you lead such a charmed life, while I struggle to land a job after Leaving Prosperity Group?”

Perceiving that Rylie was unwilling to reveal the true reasons, Stella decided it was futile to continue the conversation.

“If that’s how you feel, we’ll let the law sort it out.

”

With that, she walked out of the police station, accompanied by Matthew.