Chapter 602
Chapter 602
In the end, Richard and Sofia stormed off in anger, their footsteps echoing down the hallway.
Stephanic glanced at Sebastian with a worried expression. “Why on earth are you making Sofia marry Richard?”
she asked. her voice tinged with anxiety.
Henry, the butler, had arranged for all the things they had brought back to be moved inside. There was so much
stuff-sbelonged to Stephanie, and sto Sofia.
Every tthey visited Beth and Michael, they returned with a treasure trove of items. Beth adored Sofia and
Stephanie and always saved the best things for them.
Sebastian pulled Stephanie into his arms, his grip gentle but firm. ‘Of course, it’s to deal with any potential
competitors, he said, his tone light yet serious.
But Stephanie had never felt that way about Richard. She couldn’t understand the whole competitor stuff.
“What? Really?” she exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief. “You'd put our sister in a difficult spot over
someone who's not even a rival? No way, I'm going to call her and tell her not to go through with this wedding.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAre you kidding me? Is this something worth sacrificing Sofia’s entire future for?‘ Stephanie thought and reached
for her phone, determined to call Sofia and stop the wedding.
However, at the next moment, Sebastian snatched the phone from her hand. “What are you thinking? | was just
joking,” he said, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
Stephanie was left speechless.
“Now Richard and Sofia are both facing strouble,” Sebastian continued, his tone softening. “Maybe this
marriage could help resolve sissues. It's just a coincidence.”
Stephanie's eyes widened in shock. She knew Richard was in trouble- Lottie had told her. But Sofia was in trouble
too? Stephanie was puzzled. “What's wrong with Sofia?”
Sebastian affectionately ruffled her hair, his eyes filled with warmth. “You're still a little girl. That's not your
business.”
Stephanie’s lips pursed. She'd already said she wasn’t a little kid anymore.
They both went inside, and Stephanie's phone started ringing. She glanced at the number. It was the person
she'd asked to investigate the former female leader of Dark Portal. She stepped aside to answer. “What do you
have?”
“Miss, it's confirmed,” the voice on the other end said. “The former female leader of Dark Portal is Ms. Ella
Turner's mother.”
Stephanie's brow furrowed. “It’s all confirmed?”
“Yes, it's confirmed. I'll send you the photos | took.”
Stephanie's mind raced. The photos had been taken, which seemed to confirm things. “Is she in any danger?”
she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
The key issue now was whether Andrea was the former leader of Dark Portal. With the current complicated
situation at Dark Portal, her safety was a major concern.
When Stephanie asked the question, the person on the phone paused for a moment. The slight change in their
breathing made Stephanie's frown deepen. “What is it?” she pressed.
“It's uncertain,” cthe hesitant reply.
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Stephanie's heart sank. If nobody could say for sure, then the truth was still unclear “Sendthe photos first
she said and hung up.
The photos arrived quickly, and with just a glance, Stephanie recognized it was Ella's mother, Remembering the
word “uncertain” from the call, her expression becmore serions.
Sebastian cover and put an arm around her shoulders. “Who was on the phone?” he asked, his voice gentle,
Stephanie slightly turned her head, her soft lips brushing against Sebastian's face, leaving a faint sensation. She
paused for a moment. “—"
“Con, don’t be shy,” Sebastian said as he turned her around, his warm hand holding her still slender waist.
At that moment, Sebastian felt something wonderful. This small frwas nurturing a new life.
She said, “I just got a call, confirming that the former leader of Dark Portal is actually Ella’s mother?
Hearing this, Sebastian’s expression shifted slightly. “Confirmed?”
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