Chapter 440

Adrian Roland's icy voice cut through the air, bringing the farce to an end.

The journalists whispered among themselves as they dispersed, their gazes shifting from pity to contempt when they glanced at Lily Savigny.

Lily's face turned ghostly pale. Trembling, she clutched Vincent Atlante's sleeve. "You were the one who told me to do this!"

"Shut up!" Vincent shoved her away. "Get out of here."

A flash of venom crossed Lily's eyes. "You're cutting the rope after crossing the river—"

"Adrian," Stella Valentine suddenly spoke, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Miss Savigny has been kneeling outside with her child for so long. Let her come in and rest."

Vincent narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Have you lost your mind?"

"A mother can't bear to see a child suffer." Stella gently touched her slightly rounded belly.

"Spare me the act," Vincent sneered. "Since when did you become so hypocritical?"

Stella's smile deepened. "I learned from the best. No wonder Miss Savigny enjoys this game so much."

Vincent's expression darkened. "Did Adrian teach you this?"

"What?"

"Using the shares to threaten me?" Vincent gritted his teeth. "He's really pulling out all the stops to keep me from getting the Roland family's assets."

Stella's smile vanished. "You already took half of the Roland fortune. Your greed knows no bounds."

"That was what I deserved! The Rolands owe me far more than that!"

Ignoring him, Stella crouched down and spoke softly to the little boy. "Would you like to come inside for some snacks?"

The boy nodded timidly.

Stella took his hand and led him into the building. She turned to the receptionist. "Take care of this child. As for the woman outside..." She paused. "Escort her to the conference room."

Inside the conference room, Lily fidgeted nervously.

When Stella entered, Lily shot to her feet. "What do you want?"

"To talk." Stella sat across from her. "About the four lives you helped destroy."

Lily's face drained of color. "I don't know what you're talking about..."

"Don't you?" Stella pulled a file from her bag. "Bank transfers to Vincent. Recordings of your schemes."

Lily trembled. "How... how did you get these?"

"Did you really think Vincent trusted you?" Stella's laugh was cold. "He had insurance from the start."

In the office, Penny Anderson handed Stella a list. "Miss Valentine, Mr. Roland sent these gemstones."

Stella skimmed through it. "Tell him I'll settle the payment as soon as possible."

"He said there's no rush—"

"Business is business." Stella cut her off. "I don't want to owe him favors."

Penny hesitated. "He's actually very worried about you—"

A knock interrupted her.

The receptionist hurried in. "Miss Valentine, a client is here to collect a debt. It's an unpaid order from Mr. Sun."

Stella rubbed her temples. "Take him to the VIP lounge."

"Is Vincent still outside?"

"He left. Lily is still in the conference room."

Stella nodded. "Send her some refreshments."

Penny frowned. "Why show her kindness?"

Stella's eyes turned glacial. "Four lives demand repayment in blood. Death is too merciful. I want her to suffer."