Chapter 1980

After pondering for a moment, Stella shook her head and said, “I’m afraid that won’t work.

We only have one photo.

Kristian could easily fabricate a story if he doesn’t want to tell us the truth.

”

Moreover, if they approached Kristian directly, he might become more cautious.

Stella chose not to mention this to Bella.

Bella nodded, agreeing with Stella’s caution.

“What about Alissa?” she asked.

Stella shook her head.

“Alissa isn’t closely involved in this matter, so she likely doesn’t know much about it.

If we’re after the truth, our focus should be on Kristian.

”

Stella’s words left Bella lost in thought.

She couldn’t shake her suspicions about Kristian’s recent actions and his attitude when she mentioned transferring her property to Stella.

Bella closed her eyes, a deep sigh escaping her lips, as weariness settled in.

Stella empathized deeply.

Any woman would feel fearful upon discovering her husband hiding something so significant.

Stella grasped her cold hand reassuringly.

“I’ll handle the investigation.

Don’t fret.

Act oblivious, stay calm, and delete the photo.

I’ll strategize with Matthew about our next steps.

”

“Alright,” Bella replied with a nod, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

They lost their appetite altogether.

Stella sent Bella home and headed straight to the office to find Matthew.

Matthew sat alone in his office, the dim glow of the desk lamp casting shadows around him.

As Stella entered, Matthew’s face lit up with a smile.

“What brings you here all of a sudden? Checking up on me?”

Amidst the bustling company,

Stella discreetly led Matthew to the lounge, ensuring privacy for their conversation.

“I need to talk to you,” she said earnestly.

Matthew inquired with a playful smile, “What’s gotten you so energized today?”

Stella pursed her lips and regarded him gravely.

“I have a feeling that Kristian is keeping something from both Bella and me.

”

When Matthew heard this, the smile on his face disappeared.

He asked, “What’s wrong? Did you find anything?”

Indeed, he had many reasons to suspect Kristian.

But unfortunately, the people he sent out had not found anything useful yet.

Stella wouldn’t say such words for no reason.

She must have known something.

Stella told Matthew about her meeting with Bella today, Kristian’s abnormal behavior when he first saw Alissa, and all his excuses when she asked for old photos of Bella.

Then, she said with a frown, “At first, I thought he was just a bit strange.

But after piecing together the events, it seems it’s not that simple.

”

Matthew thought for a while, understanding Stella’s suspicions.

He asked solemnly, “Are you suspecting that Kristian knows Alissa’s best friend?”

Stella nodded.

“That’s one possibility.

But there’s another more intriguing possibility.

Could it be that Alissa’s beloved best friend is Bella?”

At first, Stella also thought it was a bit ridiculous.

But when she recalled Kristian’s past reactions, she felt it was highly plausible.