Stella went home only at midnight during the two days where Clarence was not around.
And she flung herself on the sofa soon as she arrived home.
She thought the affair in the studio was exhausting but it was nothing compared to managing the whole
company.
She was even quite offended when Clarence said she didn't need to go to the studio. But it seemed like
it was true now.
However, she only handled unimportant stuff at the office while Donald handled most of the important
stuff such as collaborative contracts for her, things that she was confused about.
And she still needed to squeeze time for her design drafts.
She wished she could split herself into multiple individuals now.
She would never say Clarence was not busy anymore. Not only he could handle a huge corporation
like the Conrad Group, he even had time to go on dates with her, she was impressed.
The next day, Logan rushed up to Stella the moment she entered the office, "Something is up, Ms.
Radomil."
"What happened?" Stella asked.
"We've got the news that Dempsey Conrad was involved in an accident, it's quite severe."
Stella frowned in silence.
Logan added, "But we don't know the exact situation, I've sent someone over and should get updates
soon…"
"There's no need."
Donald came in, "As far as I know, it was Justin who is involved in an accident, perhaps he is not
known to the public, and thought it was Dempsey Conrad who was hurt."
Logan froze, not knowing who Justin was.
Stella turned to Donald, "What's going on?"
"I'm not sure, but we will know soon, guess it's not severe."
Stella, "What do you mean?"
Donald sat on the sofa, "Dempsey invited all prominent business persons in City N for a party tonight."
"Justin is hurt and he's organizing a party at a time like this?" Stella frowned.
"No, no." Donald explained, "His trick is much more complicated than you think."
Donald threw a glance at Logan who was in the office, he was stunned and immediately said, "I'll go
out, Ms. Radomil."
"Okay," Stella nodded.
Donald continued after Logan had left, "He told you Dempsey Conrad was involved in an accident,
didn't he?"
"Yes."
"It was Justin but rumored to be Dempsey, now everyone knew about it after they explained. The public
is now curious about who Justin is and his relationship with Dempsey. And they invited everyone over
for a party, what do you think his intention is?"
Stella sat opposite Donald and thought for while "He wants to use this opportunity to introduce Justin?"
Donald snapped his finger, "Bingo. Justin has been staying home all this while because of health
problems, so not many know about him and his relationship with Dempsey Conrad. Apart from those
who are close to the Conrad, no one knows there's another son from his legally wedded wife, the
legitimate heir of the Conrad."
"I remember that Dempsey fetched Clarence home because Justin…" Stella doubted.
"It was almost twenty years ago, and Dempsey could not have predicted that Clarence will be managed
to get out of his control and threaten his existence. After trying everything but still failed to stop
Clarence from getting stronger, having full control over the Conrad Group, or even try getting rid of the
Conrad family, introducing Justin is their last resolution."
"I've had a few encounters with Justin, he didn't seem to be a sly person or interested in the Conrad
Group."
Donald smiled, "I've met him a few times too, but it's no longer his decision to make, Dempsey pushes
him out just as an excuse to replace Clarence, he will still train and let his loyal followers take control of
the Conrad Group."
Stella paused and said, "I still don't understand, Clarence is Dempsey's son, though not by Joanna.
Dempsey fetched him home years ago and why has it comes to this? As if like… he wants to kill him."
"Because a puppet should be controlled by a puppeteer," Donald remarked. "Clarence began freeing
himself from his control and reducing his influence since he gained power and now locked him up at
home and stripped away all his power. He might even dig up his grave after he died, do you think
Dempsey wants something like that to happen?"
Stella was speechless and added, "He won't do that."
"Clarence's is unpredictable."
"Their current situation as enemies now makes Dempsey's worries understandable, but he has been
trying to get rid of Clarence even before this. If it wasn't for what he did before, Clarence won't take
such extreme measures."
Donald paused, "You are right, what happened before this?"
Stella was astounded, "You ask me?"
Donald let out a cough, "It doesn't matter now, it has come to this. Let's get back to why I'm here, you
need to attend the party tonight."
"Why?"
"The Conrad family sent an invitation to the Steward family, and you are on pretty good terms with
Justin, he might be able to answer your questions. I suspect the Conrad was the mastermind of what
happened in London, just to send Clarence away. So we need to find out their next step."
"Don't worry, Vincent and I will go too, we will ensure your safety," Donald added.
Stella bit her lips, "Okay."
If he was right about London, that the Conrad family was behind it, Clarence might be in danger now.
So she needed to attend the party.
Stella and Donald left together at six in the evening.
Vincent was already waiting for them at the entrance to the Conrad residence.
Stella's hands resting on her knees tightened as she looked at the entrance, while she blinked a few
times.
Her life as a prisoner here flashed across the moment she shut her eyes.
She never thought that one day she would come back here.
Vincent greeted her as he got in the car, "Go look for Justin once you get in, try to have a private
conversation with him, asking him what is happening, and leave the rest to us."
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