In the study…
Charles sat down, clasped his hands and put them on the table, “Why are you here today? Let’s go
straight to the point."
Clarence sat opposite him and said lightly, “Mr. Steward, I have a few questions regarding the fact that
you’ll transfer 10% of your shares to Stella."
Charles said coldly, “This is a matter of the Steward family. Does it have anything to do with you?"
Clarence curled his thin lips into a smile and said slowly, “Mr. Steward, I’m not an outsider. Stella is not
only my ex-wife, but also my girlfriend currently and she will be my wife again. It stands to reason that
the shares of the Steward Group that Stella will hold are also closely related to me o some extent."
"You’re no wonder a businessman, and now you're calculating for your interests."
"Of course," Clarence said, "Mr. Steward is experienced and scheming. It's hard to get a chance to take
advantage of you. How can I not seize this opportunity?"
Charles remained unmoved, “I have to remind you in advance although it will not be pleasant to ears. It
was the Conrad family that cancelled the engagement with the Steward family twice. Even though the
Steward family is not that powerful, I won’t allow it to be a laughing stock in the city."
Clarence was not surprised when hearing his words. He said, "Mr. Steward, I can understand you. The
future development of the Steward family has nothing to do with me, but if you want to get Stella
involved in the disputes of the Steward Group, then I don’t mind making this situation messier."
Charles’ expression became gloomier when he heard the words.
Clarence had made it clear. If he transferred the 10% of the shares to Stella, no matter what the
process would be, the shares would probably belong to Clarence in the end. Charles would only seek
troubles for himself if he got Stella involved.
Clarence said again, “Mr. Steward, you know exactly about how to minimize the loss."
After a long time, Charles scoffed, "You are too unscrupulous."
"In the business world, what matters is the means you use. Mr. Steward, you must understand this,
right?”
"You indeed have adopted useful means." Charles stood up and said coldly, "But you should also
remember that since Stella has joined the Steward family and that she insists on telling others that she
is a member of the Steward family, so as long as I’m alive, the Steward family will never have an
engagement with the Conrad family!"
Sitting on the sofa, Clarence’s expression got colder and colder
A few seconds later, he said slowly, “Mr. Steward, it’s too early to day this. As for the things that I’ve
decided on, there will be no change. Therefore, I also hope that Mr. Steward can protect yourself. Let’s
wait and see who will attain his wish."
After finishing the words, Clarence nodded slightly at Charles and then strode out of the study.
Looking at his back, Charles clenched his hands into fists and banged heavily on the desk.
Right at this moment, Phoebe entered the study, “Dad."
Charles came to his own sense, “You heard it, right?"
Phoebe nodded slowly.
"Clarence is arrogant and unruly, we must guard against him."
Therefore, if they wanted to get rid of Stella, they must get rid of Clarence first.
Phoebe thought for a while and said, "In this case, I think we can continue to cooperate with the
Conrad family. Aren’t they..."
Charles sneered and waved his hand, "The Conrad family is just like an empty shell. If they can handle
with Clarence, they won't be trapped in the current situation."
"Dad, do you have any idea?"
"The Conrad family seems to be looking for Clarence's biological mother recently." Charles narrowed
his eyes, "I have ordered my men to keep an eye on this."
At that time, he just needed to play some tricks behind Clarence back to add fuel to the fire and then he
would defect him effortlessly.
And afterwards, Clarence could by no means find out that he was also involved in this.
Phoebe moved her lips trying to say something, but in the end she didn't speak.
Charles glanced at her and said, "By the way, don't contact Daniel anymore. I guess that he had helped
Stella to move into our home. It’s likely that he’s in league with Stella.”
Phoebe nodded, "I see."
…
In the bedroom…
Stella hadn't been restless ever since Clarence followed Charles into the study. After a long while, she
finally heard the engine sound from downstairs.
She walked to the window and looked out, confirming that Clarence had left.
Stella heaved a sigh of relief. She finally calmed down herself.
Then she took her pajamas into the bathroom.
After washing herself, Stella sat down in front of the desk and continued to draw the design, but she
couldn't help but glance at her phone constantly.
After a long time, the screen of her mobile phone finally lit up.
She quickly answered the call, "Are you home?"
Clarence, who was at the other end of the phone, chuckled, "Do you miss me so much?"
Stella said, "Stop talking nonsense, what the hell is going on?"
Clarence said slowly, “The reason why Charles gives you the equity transfer agreement is that it will be
convenient for him to shift the responsibility if there’s any problem with the Steward Group. Do you
know about this?”
Stella nodded her head, “I know.”
She had been thinking of this question after getting out of the law firm. After Daniel’s reminder, she
finally figured out Charles’ plan.
Clarence pulled down his tie with one hand and casually tossed it onto the sofa, “I just reminded him of
our relationship. Once he transfers the shares to you, it means that it will become your dowry and it will
be mine in the end.
Stella, “...”
She wanted to complain it just now, but now she was suddenly lost for words.
This wretched man really had many reasons.
When she was silent, Stella heard the friction sound of clothes from the other end of the phone.
She couldn’t help but ask, “What are you doing?”
The man asked in a low, charming voice, “Honey, I’m taking off my clothes. I got wet by the rain.”
When hearing the word ‘honey’, Stella uncontrollably thought of an erotic scene. When hearing that he
was taking off his cloths, the scene became vivid in her mind and even her ears got red.
She said in a calm voice, “Since you’re busy now, please go on with your business. Contact me when
you’re free.”
“Busy?” Clarence added, “I’m not busy.”
Stella gritted her teeth, “I’m busy.”
After finishing the words, Stella hurriedly ended the call without waiting for Clarence’s reply. She
opened the windows for some fresh air and cold breezes, after a while, the eroticism in her body finally
cooled down.
She sat back in front of the desk again and took out the equity transfer agreement from her bag.
After the conversation with Clarence, Charles would probably drop the plan. But it was impossible for
him to ask her to return the shares.
Stella pondered how she could achieve her goal by using this equity transfer agreement.
After a while, she heaved a long sigh.
Never mind, this was not important at present. The semi-final competition was going to start, so she
shouldn’t get slack at her preparation any more.
Stella opened her drawing book and continued to draw designs again.
She drew until the midnight.
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