Chapter 38
Hearing the lawyer’s advice, Stella nodded in agreement.
The lawyer typed quickly on his laptop. Within moments, he placed a list in front of Stella,
She glanced at the list and said firmly, “Alright, I’ll track them down. Once this is settled, I’ll pay you an additional fee.
“Thank you, Ms. Hayes,” the lawyer replied.
Stella stepped outside and let out a sigh of relief. ‘Jordan’s method really worked, she thought, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. The thought of recovering her lost money filled her with hope.
But as she took a few steps, several cars suddenly pulled up in front of her, forcing her to dodge them.
However, those cars seemed intent on tormenting her. They swerved back and forth in front of her. The dizzying motion blurred her vision and made her head spin. Finally, she lost control and collapsed to the ground, sharp pain shooting through her body.
Just as the cars came to a stop, Troy stepped out with a smug grin, looking down at Stella, who was still on her knees.
“Well, well, well, look who it is!” he mocked. “Dropping to your knees as soon as you see me? What a grand gesture. I’m almost embarrassed by all this respect.”
Immediately, Troy’s cronies erupted in raucous laughter.
Stella felt a little better and tried to stand, but Troy kicked her violently back to the ground. He sneered, “Who said you could get up? You, a worthless woman, aren’t even fit to stand before me!”
Stella’s hand was scraped, throbbing with pain. She glared at Troy with fury.
Troy noticed her angry glare and smirked, turning to his buddies. “See that? She’s actually mad,” he jeered.
One of Troy’s men spat directly in Stella’s face.
Stella gagged, feeling a surge of nausea. She wiped her face with the tissues she brought with her. But more spit rained down on her, and she couldn’t keep up with the assault.
Troy crouched down in front of her, grinning smugly. “Well? Now you know what happens when you cross me. Look at your family’s situation. I almost feel sorry for you,” he sneered.
Stella stared daggers at Troy.
Troy said casually with a smirk, “Well, wanna fight me?”
However, to Troy’s shock, Stella lunged and rammed her spit–covered hair straight into his mouth the very next second.
Troy stumbled backward, his cronies rushing to help. Disgusted, he realized that Stella’s wig had completely fallen off.
He didn’t have time to mock Stella. With his mouth full of spit, Troy roared at his men. “Beat her. Beat her to a pulp!”
They kicked and punched Stella from all sides, leaving her in excruciating pain. She thought she was going to die.
Suddenly, Henry’s commanding voice cut through. “What the hell are you doing? Let her go!”
Just then, Henry strode over, leaving Troy and his gang utterly dumbfounded.
He helped Stella up from the ground, gently brushing the dust off her. With tender concern, he asked, “Stella, are you alright?”
Chapter 38
Stella instinctively pulled away a little. “Thank you?” she said stiffly.
Henry glared coldly at Troy and his gang. “What the hell do you think you’re doing? Beating a woman in broad daylight be you really think your family backgrounds make you untouchable?”
Knowing Henry’s family carried serious weight, Troy faltered. “Henry,” he said, trying to sound firm, “she provsked me first. This is between her and Please stay out of it.”
Henry said, “If this were just your business, I wouldn’t interfere. But she’s about to be my wife. You think I’ll just stand by while you lay hands on her f
Everyone froze in shock. Then Troy, realizing what was happening, shot Stella an evil smile that made her skin crawl.
Stella didn’t dwell on it. ‘If I marry Henry, I’ll naturally have to face public scrutiny. I’d better get used to it beforehand, she thought.
The group stood in stunned silence, words trapped in their throats.
“Sorry, Henry!” Troy exclaimed. “We swear we won’t bother her again. We’re out of here!” With that, he scattered with others like frightened deer
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