When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 158 Reclaiming The Lost Respect.

Cecilia had arrived at Vivian’s house rather early.

The two of them had breakfast together while waiting for Stella to come and apologize.

“Why did Stella suddenly decide to apologize?” Vivian was somewhat puzzled.

A few days ago, Stella was still splurging to suppress the trending topics, but now, she said she wanted to apologize all of a sudden. It was truly puzzling.

Cecilia didn’t know either.

Usually, Nathaniel and Zachary would definitely do something whenever Stella got into trouble.

If they wanted to suppress such trending topics, they could do so easily.

The only plausible explanation at that time could be, for some reason, neither of them wanted to help her.

“Don’t overthink things. Just focus on reclaiming the respect you once lost. That’s all that matters,” Cecilia advised her.

“Right.”

“Anyway, I’ll hide away for a bit. Take your time to shine.”

“Okay.”

When Stella arrived at ten.. Cecilia had already retreated to the bedroom.

Accompanying Stella was also a lawyer.

Stella, donning a mask and sunglasses, stepped into the mansion. Upon entering, she turned her gaze toward Vivian, who was seated on the sofa.

Vivian had a bit of baby fat, making her appear exceptionally youthful.

“Hello, Ms. Kennedy,” Stella greeted, without removing her sunglasses.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Upon hearing this, Vivian didn’t even offer her a seat. Instead, she cut straight to the chase and said, “Let’s skip the formalities, Ms. Ross. Just go ahead and apologize.”

Stella choked up.

Thinking about the news she had seen online, she felt compelled to apologize. “I’m sorry.”

“I don’t think you’re sincere at all. Let’s just drop this conversation,” Vivian said, deliberately making things difficult for her.

Stella was growing somewhat impatient, but the lawyer by her side held her back.

She could only remove her sunglasses and mask, bowing once more as she apologized again, “I’m sorry. I hope your esteemed company won’t hold it against me. I am willing to accept all the compensations you’ve proposed.”

Seeing the usually arrogant Stella apologize, Vivian experienced an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

“I recall my client stating that you should apologize to me first, then publicly admit to the media. and the masses that you’ve plagiarized. Would you agree to this?” Vivian had already heard about these demands from Cecilia.

There was no way they would let a copycat like Stella off the hook so easily.

Stella didn’t respond. Instead, she turned her gaze toward the lawyer standing off to the side.

The lawyer then stepped forward and said, “Ms. Kennedy, I wonder if you could do Stella a favor? Perhaps you could have a thorough discussion with your client, persuading them not to admit to plagiarism? If you agree, I have connections in the capital’s office that can help you gain the status and reputation you desire at the fastest speed.”

Vivian was not surprised.

The sentiment sure is favorable. This guy is here to win me over! I was wondering how Stella would willingly apologize to me!

Vivian laughed. “You’ve miscalculated. Unlike the famous Ms. Ross, I don’t care about status or reputation.”

After she finished speaking, she approached Stella, looking at her with a mocking expression.

“Ms. Ross, the so–called superstar, a woman addicted to plagiarism, who lived a reckless life abroad and even stole someone’s husband upon returning home. You should abandon any hope for reputation. Just brace yourself for the impending lawsuit and the inevitable fall from grace! I’m telling you, I had no intention of accepting your apology today.”

Upon hearing her words, Stella looked at her in disbelief. “What did you say?”

What shocked her even more was when the bedroom door was pushed open, and Cecilia actually walked out.

So, she had seen the way I had humbled myself earlier?

She was instantly filled with anger.

“Ceci, are you deliberately letting your friend take revenge on me because you couldn’t win Nathaniel’s heart over?”

Cecilia was utterly bewildered.

Every word this woman spoke was truly irritating.

When Stella was confronted like this by Cecilia, there was no way she could keep her composure and apologize.

She looked at Cecilia, her eyes filled with resentment. “I gave you a way out, but if you refuse to take it, then don’t blame me for what I’m about to do!”

Having said that, she stormed off, heedless of the lawyer beside her.

Stella returned to the minivan and, once she was alone, she picked up her phone and dialed Sean’s number. “Didn’t you promise to protect me? I want Cecilia dead! As long as she’s dead, I’ll return with you immediately,” she demanded.