Chapter 422: Chapter 422

After listening to the whole story, Stella’s mind went blank for a few seconds. She then said, “This matter should have been kept under wraps.

Moreover, so many years have passed so nobody would mention it again. How did Mr. William...know about this?”

Just when she asked this question, the waiter brought the beverages to their table.

William smiled faintly and did not answer her question. He raised the cup and took a sip of his coffee.

Clarence said calmly, “Mr. William used to live in City N.”

His words reminded Stella.

This incident happened more than twenty years ago. It was most likely that William knew about it at that time.

Even if this incident happened more than twenty years ago, it would not be announced to the public. The only ones who were aware of it were either people who were related to it or people who knew them.

Which one of it was William?

But at least, the fact that William knew the incident in such detail confirmed that his identity was definitely not simple at that time.

Just when Stella was lost in thought, Clarence spoke again, “But I am also quite curious about how Mr. William would know so many details.”

William put down his coffee cup and slowly said, “It was because my wife and Mrs. Barton were considered as friends. My wife learned about her fake pregnancy by chance. When I heard people mentioning about a few bits and pieces of the incident, I simply guessed the rest of it after that.”

Clarence replied, “Unexpectedly, Mr. William’s guess is quite accurate.”

“I can only say that I am quite lucky.”

Listening to their conversation, Stella was quite confused, “Then...since Aurora’s biological mother had left the Barton family for such a long time, why would she suddenly come back? Furthermore, she chose to show herself on a day like today. I don’t think that she is a stupid person and should have known that her appearance this time would have serious effects on Aurora.”

William looked into the distance and there were no emotions on his face, “Maybe it was only a coincidence.”

Clarence said slowly in a steady pace, “Mr. William is right. If she didn’t scheme against you, she might not have the chance to know that her real mother is someone else in her life, and perhaps there would be no such coincidence.”

After listening to that, Stella was even more confused. Was that how a coincidence was originally explained?

“Then Aurora’s father and biological mother...”

“He is not innocent. If he didn’t turn a blind eye to Aurora’s acts, he would not receive retribution. In regard to her biological mother, do you think she suddenly appeared after she had disappeared so many years ago with no special reason?”

While speaking, Clarence took the glass in front of Stella, took a gulp of the cold drink and said slowly, “He is not the only one who has a daughter.

Am I right, Mr. William?”

Stella did not pay attention to what he said at the end and looked at the cold drink in his hand instead, “Don’t you have your own drink? Why are you drinking my drink?”

“Your drink is sweeter.”

Stella could not think of a reply.

William also could not think of a reply.

Directly ignoring Clarence’s question just now, William raised his hands and pressed his temples, “It’s late. I still have some work to do.”

He paused for a while and added, “I will send Ms. Radomil home."

Stella probably didn’t expect William to say that. She froze for a while and shook her head, “No need for that. Clarence will send me home.”

William nodded slightly, “Then I'll take my leave.”

After William had left, Stella withdrew her gaze and looked at Clarence silently.

Clarence met her gaze, and his gaze became even deeper.

A few seconds later, he suddenly came closer to Stella.

Stella backed away, “What are you doing?”

Clarence leaned back in his seat and said in a composed manner, “Didn’t you say that when a couple look at each other, they cannot resist the temptation to share a kiss?”

After listening to him, Stella’s whole face noticeably reddened and lowered her head to bite the straw. She mumbled, “I just randomly saw this on a website online.”

“Is that so? Why do I think that it makes quite a bit of sense?”

Stella didn’t want to talk nonsense with him and changed the subject straight away, “Regarding the things mentioned by William and you, what do they mean?”

Clarence raised his eyebrows, “What?”

“I always sense that there is a hidden meaning behind your words. I don’t really understand your words.”

The corners of Clarence’s mouth quirked up, “You don’t understand but that is the point. Even if you understand these matters, you will not gain any benefits.”

Stella curled her lip and said, “But I understand one thing.”

“Hmm?”

“You said that Aurora’s biological mother suddenly appeared after she had disappeared so many years ago. Did someone sought her out and brought her to the venue? What is he aiming for? Money?”

Clarence replied slowly, “I don’t know that much.”

Stella answered, “Then you can mention the things you know.”

Clarence said, “Are we not going home tonight?”

Stella didn’t reply to his question.

She turned her head away, “Forget about it if you are unwilling to talk. I don’t really want to know anyway.”

Clarence continued, “Charles is not in the country these days. Even if you don’t return, there will be no problems.”

“How do you...”

Stella originally wanted to ask how he knew about it. But she thought that it was an unnecessary question before she finished her question. He always kept a close watch on Charles and therefore, he certainly knew about it long ago.

After giving it some thought, she then asked, “Then do you know Charles’s purpose of going abroad?”

Clarence replied, “The answer to this question is the same as the one just now.”

Stella’s gaze towards him was filled with discontent and distaste.

After a long time, she stammered, “I didn’t bring any clothes or toiletries with me.”

Clarence asked, “Is this also your reason?”

Stella pursed her lips and only had one request, “We are not going to Starry Lake Mansion.”

Charles was not in the country and Phoebe had set up a trap for her. It just so happened that she did not really want to return to that place.

Clarence replied with almost no hesitation, “Ok.”

On the way, Stella couldn’t help but to ask, “Can you tell me now?”

Clarence answered in a steady pace, “What is all the hurry? We have a whole night to talk. We can talk slowly.”

When he said the words “talk slowly”, Stella always had a feeling that he paused for a while and seemed to be indicating something else.

Huh, that wretched man with an ulterior motive.

Not long after that, the black Rolls Royce stopped in the basement of the residential area.

After going upstairs, Clarence poured a glass of water for her, took a set of his clothes from the bedroom and gave it to her, “Wear this first. I will have someone send clothes to you tomorrow.”

Stella nodded, took the clothes and went into the bathroom.

Even though Clarence seldom lived here, the place was fully equipped.

After taking a shower, Stella found a hair dryer to blow-dry her hair until it was half dry and looked at the bathroom again. She planned to buy some personal essentials before returning to this place tomorrow.

She didn’t know how long Charles would be away. If everything went well, she would stay here for these few days.

Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again Chapter 421: I Am Really Your Mother An Eight-year-old Princess Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic Chapter 105: Missing Drake When Stella exited the room, Clarence was phoning someone in front of the French windows. She vaguely heard that the topic of the conversation seemed to be related to the demolition of Anqiao Street.

She sat with her legs crossed, took out her phone and sent a message to Sherry to briefly explain the situation today.

After sending the message to her, she hugged her knees again, blinked her eyes and looked at Clarence’s back.

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