In the studio.
When Stella came into the studio, Channing was sorting the orders in the office while Sherry was nodding off at the front desk.
Sherry saw Stella and stood up, âStella, you should be home to get more rest. Why do you come now?â
Stella came close to her, âThe injury was no big deal and I have recovered for a while. Itâs boring to stay at home all day long.â
Sherry yawned, âWell, you said you are going to Aqock. When will you leave?â
Stella replied, âI bought a flight ticket for tomorrow night.â
âHow long are you going to stay there? Will you come back for the New Yearâs Day?â
Stella smiled, âIâll stay there for two to three days at most. Iâll be back.â
Sherry nodded, âGreat. I was considering that if you wonât be back for the New Yearâs Day, Chan and I would come to see you at Aqock. I donât want to go home this year, otherwise, my parents would ask me about Liam and urge me to get married. Itâs really annoying.â
Hearing that, Stella was in silence for a while before she said, âI ran into Daniel in the elevator on my way. He asked me to tell you that he is sorry about what happened that day.â
Sherry waved her hand and said carelessly, âHe made Chan his messenger too. But I donât care anymore. Iâll try to avoid him.â
As they were talking, Channing came out from the office and looked at his watch, âIâm gonna go out.â
Stella nodded and asked in a casual way, âWhere are you going?â
âI have something to do. Be back soon.â
âOk, go ahead.â
After Channing left, Sherry whispered, âIs Channing seeing someone? He is kind of mysterious recently.â
Stella shook her head, âI donât think so.â
Sherry let out a sigh, âLook, those beloved handsome guys like Chan have so many suitors, but they have no desire to be in a relationship. On the contrary, we are desperate to fall in love even in dreams, but we canât meet the one. Itâs so unfair!â
â....â
Channing found the place according to the address given by the private detective. He waited there for ten minutes, but no soul showed up.
When he took out his phone to make a call, a few hooligans came behind him.
They were hired thugs in the casino where Jeffrey visited a lot. They noted Channing and provoked with foul language, âThe son of the bedbug Jeffrey. I heard you have been admitted to the college. Whatâs it going on now? You got money for college but canât pay your fatherâs debt?â
Channing ignored them and looked away from them to leave. But they came closer and stopped him.
âItâs said that Jeffrey gave your sister to a rich man for millions. I guess she is no longer worth that much after being fucked for so many times, but ....â
Another man continued, âIf you get your sister to please us, the debt will be cancelled. Howâs it?â
As soon as he finished, the rest of them burst into laughter.
With a loud thump, Channing punched the man in front of him and threw him against the wall violently.
Seeing what happened, the rest of the gang joined the fight.
The fierce fight went on for a while, and then the man, who insulted Stella and was beaten up by Channing first, spat out blood with cruelty and hatred in his eyes. He then took out a knife from his pocket and came towards Channing.
At the point when he was wielding the knife towards Channingâs waist, his wrist was kicked heavily by someone and he was flung to a corner, screaming with pain.
Channing turned around to find the rest men behind him were all brought down.
At that moment, a black Rolls-Royce pulled over the lane entrance and then Clarence appeared in Channingâs sight.
Channing frowned wondering why was he?
Clarence gave him a glance and then raised his hand slowly. Soon a man wearing glasses was thrown at Channingâs feet.
The private detective worked for Channing.
The man pushed his broken glasses upward and then got on the ground at Channingâs feet, âSorry, sorry, young man. I didnât know who you are, so I cheated you out of money. Itâs all my fault. Here is your money and that given by them. I give it all to you. Please spare me ....â
The man took out a bank card from his bad with trembling hands and thrusted it into Channingâs hand.
Channing pressed his thin lips and lowered to grab the manâs tie, âYou are playing me?â
âI was blinded by money. I was wrong. I swear it wonât happen again.â
Channingâs face was darkened with coldness, âYou told me you got that manâs information. Is that fake too?â
âThey asked me to say so and I had no choice. The photo you gave me was took years ago and the face in it is too blurry to be recognized. Itâs impossible to find him!â
âWho are they?â
The man answered, âI donât know. I just took their money and did as they told me. You know the rules of my profession. The employer would be angry if you ask ....â
Channing threw him away and got up with a cold face.
Clarence raised his hand, âHandle him.â
âYes.â
The detective and hooligans were taken away and everything was quiet again.
Clarence looked at Channing and spoke indifferently, âDonât be impulsive next time. You believe in everything people said just the same as your sister.â
Channing was silent for a while and then asked, âHow did you know it?â
âIn this world, Money is everything.â
Channing, â....â
Clarence turned around as he said, âGet in the car. I take you home.â
Channing stood there with hesitation for a while and finally decided to get in the car.
On their way, Nathan answered a phone call and then told Clarence, âMr. Conrad, everything was settled.â
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A few minutes later, Channing opened his mouth, âDonât tell Stella about it.â
Clarence opened his eyes slowly hearing his words.
Channing added, âSheâll worry me if she knows it.â
âSince you know sheâll be worried, why didnât you think about the consequence before you did it?â
Channing frowned, âI didnât expect to encounter those guys.â
âYou think itâs an accident to see them?â
Channing pressed his lips tightly in silence. It couldnât be a coincidence.
Clarence said flatly, âItâs likely that you even donât know when they began to stalk you.â
Channing couldnât figure out who bought the detective off or their purpose.
But his gut told him that the one behind it was the same person who had someone cause trouble at Stellaâs studio and set him up at his school gate.
âDo you know who âtheyâ are?â
âOf course.â Clarence looked at him, âI wonât tell your sister about what happened today and will tell you whatâs going on, but you have to promise me something in return.â
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