Chapter 1840

“Stella, come join us.

It’s been ages since we last caught up!”

Miley’s voice called out on the other end of the phone.

Stella, recognizing Miley’s voice, realized how long it had indeed been since they last spoke.

Busy with life ever since Matthew’s recovery, Stella had missed spending time with Miley.

Having just resolved a significant issue, she was eager to share her happiness and readily accepted the invitation.

By the time Stella and Matthew reached the restaurant’s private room, Neville and Miley were already there, waiting.

Miley’s eyes sparkled upon seeing Stella; she joyfully grabbed her arm and guided her to their table.

“Had I not dragged you out here, you might have forgotten all about me,” Miley teased.

“You know, even when you were overseas, it wasn’t this hard to meet up,” Miley playfully complained.

“Now, despite being in the same city, I have to schedule a time just to see you.

Is every moment of your day taken up by some troublesome man?”

She then turned to Matthew with a mock stern look.

“Mr.

Clark, you’re taking things a bit too far!”

Stella’s spirits lifted under Miley’s cheerful influence.

“Really, it’s not Matthew’s fault.

I’ve just been swamped lately,” she apologized genuinely.

Miley, aware of Stella’s recent challenges, huffed playfully.

“Well, considering everything you’ve been through recently, I’ll let it slide this time.

”

As the meal was served, Stella and Miley caught up on recent events.

Seizing the moment, Neville gestured to Matthew, and the two men excused themselves to a quieter corner.

“We’ve stumbled onto something important,” Neville disclosed to Matthew.

Matthew’s expression darkened, a silent signal for him to continue.

“The man who reached out to Haley is named Fenton Hayes,” Neville murmured.

He paused, his expression growing anxious.

“But there’s something odd.

We discovered his

name, yet we couldn’t unearth any other details about him.

It’s as if he doesn’t exist-no photos, nothing.

”

Matthew’s brow furrowed.

“It’s clear they’re exceedingly cautious.

We need to probe deeper.

I suspect ‘Fenton Hayes’ isn’t his real name.

”

Neville nodded in agreement.

“Exactly.

I’ll keep searching.

I’m determined to uncover the man who manipulated Haley.

”

Matthew remained silent.

He was lost in thought before adding, “Also, keep an eye on Kristian.

”

Neville looked puzzled.

“Who’s Kristian?”

Matthew quickly filled him in.

“He’s Elizabeth’s father and Bella’s husband.

”

Neville’s eyes slightly widened in surprise.

“Do you think he might be involved?”

Matthew offered no reply, and Neville tactfully dropped the subject.