Chapter 2354 Declan, however, dismissed his concern with a wave of his hand.
Im just helping you move things along.
Dont be ungrateful.
I wont touch Stella for now, but if I dont get the results I want, III handle matters my way.
Sanford, well aware of Declans ruthless methods, wrestled with anger and apprehension.
Suppressing his frustration, he urged, You need to leave immediately.
Its far too risky for you to be seen here.
If anyone finds out, were both finished.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDeclan let out a cold laugh as he stood, his demeanor indifferent.
Relax. You dont need to worry about me.
Just make sure you deliver what I want-and sooner rather than later.
With that, Declan brushed past Sanford and left without so much as a backward glance.
Sanfords anxiety deepened as he watched Declans figure disappear down the corridor.
He tugged at his tie in frustration, his thoughts spiraling with images of Stella in potential danger.
A wave of restlessness crashed over him, tightening his chest with unease.
Sanford slammed his fist against the wall with a resounding bang, the sound echoing down the empty hallway.
It was a futile attempt to release the fury and frustration boiling inside him.
Meanwhile, Stella left the hospital and headed straight for her car.
As she approached, her eyes caught a dent on the front bumper.
She inspected it closely, relieved to find that aside from the slight blemish on its appearance, there didnt seem to be any serious damage.
Silently grateful, she got in and drove back to the studio.
When she arrived, Stella noticed Doreens desk was empty.
A colleague nearby mentioned that Doreen had taken a three-hour leave.
Stella couldnt help but smile to herself, guessing that Doreen was likely out on a date with Dexter.
However, when Stella returned to her office, she was startled to see Doreen sitting in a chair, her ankle heavily bandaged and visibly swollen.
Frowning with concern, Stella approached her and asked, Doreen, what happened? Doreen sighed, her expression helpless and dejected.
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I just got back from the hospital.
I dont know what kind of luck I have-ugh, its just rotten! Stella had originally planned to ask Doreen to take her car in for repairs, but seeing her in such a state, she quickly abandoned the idea. Doreen, she said gently, if its hard for you to move around, just work from hfor now. Dont push yourself to cto the office.
Then, as a thought crossed her mind, Stella asked, By the way, wheres wback Dexter? Didnt he cback with you? At the mention of Dexter, Doreens face fell even further. Remembering how he had been avoiding her earlier, she replied gloomily, Dexter droppedoff at the stuentrance and left without even staying a moment longer.
Stella could sense Doreens affection for Dexter and wished to offer her scomfort.
But, she understood that love was a very personal experience and only those directly involved could truly understand it.
She gave Doreen a knowing nod and walked toward her desk.
Just then, Doreen called out to her.
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