The Day I Kissed An Older Man
Chapter 2092

Stella then continued to explain in a pitiful tone, "The power outage came so suddenly, and the entire building was plunged into darkness. I was just instinctively afraid."

She doubled down simply because she knew how influential Beatrice was. The old lady was capable of carrying out that threat. As a result, playing the long game was better, for the day would come when she became Lucas' wife and thus exact revenge on Beatrice.

"Do you think I'm that easily fooled? I've already checked the situation before I came here." The old lady walked slowly to the main door and reached out to pull the power box switch. The power then returned in an instant, and the entire house was bright again. "What else do you have to say now?" Beatrice asked coldly.

Stella stammered in stupefaction. "This... This can't be. The switch must've tripped..."

"You're a decent woman, Miss Stella," Beatrice replied with a smile. "I know that your father once helped Lucas, so I hope this situation between us won't get any uglier than it already is. This is my last warning to you. If you attempt this again, I'll make sure that no film director will ever seek your services again. Do I make myself clear?"

Frightened by the old woman's smiling facade, Stella replied, "I... I understand. I won't bother Lucas anymore!" She had stopped just shy of swearing an oath.

Beatrice knew that such promises were as good as empty, but it did not matter as much. She showed up there in person because she wanted to make the Riveras' stance clear to Stella. If Stella continued to insist, then she would have to face the brunt of Beatrice's wrath. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Stella could only breathe a sigh of relief when Beatrice left. She collapsed on the ground and leaned against the wall in resentment and dejection.

"Ah! Why!" Stella grabbed the wine goblet and hurled it against the wall. "Why is this happening to me?! Everything should've been mine! Why does Melody get to take all of it away from me?! She snatched the man I love! Who gave that old woman the right to threaten me?!"

Beatrice believed that Stella was not the type to give up. However, the Riveras had given Stella two chances, and Beatrice was prepared to go through with her threat if Stella continued to pester Lucas again. She knew that Lucas was reluctant to break off a friendship with Stella because of the kindness that Stella's father had shown to him. Since she did not want Lucas to be caught up in such a dilemma, she decided that she had to play the villain.

By the time Lucas went downstairs to fetch his phone, Beatrice had already deleted all the messages. Realizing that Beatrice was nowhere to be seen, he asked Cedric, "Where did Grandma go?" Cedric waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about her. She said she had something to take care of, but she won't be out long. You should stay with Melody."

Lucas nodded and did not think much of it. "You should rest as soon as she's back. I'll go back up now."

When Lucas returned to the room, Melody was leaning on the headrest while reading her script. He glanced at her and went to the sofa to do his work.

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