Chapter 1953

She had actually prepared several dresses for this significant event, but she didn’t want to back down earlier because she felt so angry.

Holding the hem of her dress, Joann was still pondering the recent events.

A moment later, she grasped Lindsay’s hand and expressed her gratitude.

“I’m so grateful you were there to help me, or I’d have been at a loss.

”

Following that, her thoughts turned to Stella, and she said angrily, “Stella is truly shameless.

It’s bad enough she might be involved with Nikolai, but then Bennett couldn’t stop staring at her earlier.

How does she enchant these men?”

Lindsay was fixing Joann’s hair and tried to calm her.

“Try not to get upset.

Look at yourself.

When you frown like that, you lose your charm.

”

Joann found it difficult to calm her anger.

She held Lindsay’s hand tightly and asked, “Can you really stand by and watch Matthew fall for a woman like that? Since you were raised by Matthew’s grandmother, he won’t suspect you.

Maybe we should take action tonight.

”

Lindsay feigned ignorance and said, “What are you suggesting? You’re the star of the party; you shouldn’t bother yourself with me.

”

Joann quickly clarified, “I want you to have a happy life too.

I have a plan…”

Despite pretending to be uninterested, Lindsay was listening intently.

“Tonight, I’ll distract Stella for you.

We’ll show her how devoted Matthew is to you.

Even if it doesn’t split them up right away, it will definitely cause a rift between them.

Eventually, their relationship will suffer…”

She motioned for Lindsay to come closer and then whispered something in her ear that made Lindsay blush.

Lindsay hesitated and said, “Well… I’m not sure that’s a good idea.

”

“Isn’t love worth fighting for?” Joann responded impulsively, “That’s how I got engaged to Bennett…

Realizing her words might have revealed too much, Joann paused and added, “You and Matthew have been apart for so many years.

Do you really want to give up on him now?”

Lindsay remained silent.

Gripping her hand firmly, Joann said earnestly, “Just hear me out.

Matthew and that woman haven’t had any children yet.

This is your chance.

You need to act quickly.

Otherwise, you might find yourself playing stepmom to Stella’s children someday.

Is that what you want?”

Their conversation remained a secret.

After the drama earlier, there was still an hour left until the party started.

Stella found a secluded spot in the garden to text Miley.

“Mrs.

Clark.

”

Her thoughts were interrupted when someone addressed her.

Stella turned to see Bennett.

“Mr.

Lowell.

” She greeted him with a polite tone.

Bennett approached and gave a small nod.

“Why are you here by yourself? Where is Mr.

Clark?”

Stella replied, “He’s discussing business with some partners, so I stepped outside for a breath of fresh air.

”