Chapter 2023

She thought she would succeed in becoming the next Mrs.

Clark.

It turned out Stella was still alive.

Didn’t the plane she had boarded crash? How could she survive such a big accident?

Her face almost twisted in anger, but she tried to restrain her expression.

It was Waldo who spoke first.

He asked Matthew, “What the hell is going on?”

Since Lindsay was there, Matthew didn’t want to talk about Stella’s family matters.

So he said to Waldo, “It’s complicated.

I’ll explain it to you later in the study.

”

Matthew had always been reliable, and the two elders trusted him.

So, they agreed without thinking too much.

Lindsay clearly felt Matthew was avoiding her, so she didn’t say anything.

Obviously, he was still treating her as an outsider.

She could only grit her teeth secretly and clench her fists tightly behind her back.

Her long nails dug into the skin of her palms.

But she was so angry that she couldn’t even feel the pain.

After ensuring Lucia was comforted, Matthew accompanied Waldo to the study for a private discussion.

There, he distilled the situation to its essence for Waldo.

“Kristian is not Stella’s biological father.

The incident is actually tied to Bella’s personal matters.

I can’t disclose details without her consent,” Matthew explained cautiously, revealing only what was necessary.

Waldo, although taken aback by the complexity of the issue, didn’t probe further.

His primary concern remained with Stella.

“What happened with the plane? And how did Stella manage to return safely?”

Reflecting on Matthew’s composed yet urgent actions following the incident, Waldo ventured a guess.

“Did you have prior knowledge about the situation?”

Matthew responded candidly, “I’ve been suspicious of Kristian for a while.

The night before the incident, I had someone look into it and discovered Kristian had hired a person to sabotage the plane.

Everything that followed was orchestrated to expose him, which required dramatic measures.

”

Waldo, now even more astonished, pieced together the implications.

“Did Kristian orchestrate the plane crash?”

Matthew nodded solemnly, confirming Waldo’s worst fears.

Waldo was visibly shaken by the revelation.

It took him a moment to collect himself before he could respond, his voice heavy with concern.

“Stella has been through so much… She must be terrified.

Make sure you’re there for her in the coming days.

”

Matthew nodded reassuringly, “Don’t worry, Grandpa.

I will be.

”

Waldo managed a small smile, grateful for Matthew’s vigilance.