When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1425 Stella Is Captured For Questioning

"Mom..." Stella called out hesitantly, her voice laced with worry. "Mom, Cassandra's missing."

After dealing with Cecilia, Stella had tried reaching out to Cassandra, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get in touch with her.

Queenie turned toward her, her face a mix of shock and confusion. "What? What happened to Cassandra?"

"I'm not sure," Stella replied, her brow furrowed with concern. "I was supposed to accompany her to her prenatal check-up today, but when I went to find her, she was gone."

Queenie stood still, processing the unexpected news. Before she could respond, Nathaniel and his men approached.

"I had Cassandra confined," he stated.

Queenie looked at him, puzzled. "Why did you do that?"

"Cecilia's disappearance is directly tied to Cassandra," Nathaniel said. He then turned to Stella, his gaze sharp. "Cassandra claimed that you took my two children away, forcing Cecilia to search for them. Where is she now?"

Stella feigned confusion, her face a mask of innocence. "Nathaniel, what are you talking about? Why would I do such a thing? I've had no issues with Ceci for a long time."

But Nathaniel wasn't convinced. His eyes narrowed as he gestured to a few of his bodyguards, who swiftly stepped forward and restrained Stella.

"Take her away!" Nathaniel commanded coldly.

Stella's composure faltered, her heart racing. She knew all too well Nathaniel's ruthless reputation. She had approached him now because of Nicholas' suggestion-he'd told her to act first, to clear her name and prove that she had no part in Cecilia's disappearance. "Nathaniel, you've got it all wrong," Stella pleaded, her voice desperate. "I have no idea why Cassandra would say such a thing, but I swear, I didn't take your two children away."

She glanced nervously at Queenie, pleading, "Mom, you have to believe me. I've been at home these past few days, I haven't gone anywhere," she insisted.

But Queenie remained unmoved, her expression cold. "Don't call me 'Mom'. You're not my biological daughter."

Stella knew the truth all along, but feigned shock. "How could this be? Didn't we take a DNA test?"

The mention of the test struck a nerve with Queenie. Her eyes flashed with anger. "You have the audacity to bring that up? You and Cassandra both knew all along that Cecilia is my daughter." She paused for a moment, her breathing shallow, then her gaze hardened. "Did you really harm Cecilia?"

Stella quickly shook her head, her face pale with fear. "It wasn't me. I honestly have no idea about anything," she insisted, her voice trembling.

Queenie, her mind consumed by thoughts of Cecilia, fixed her gaze on Stella. "You better come clean," she warned, her voice ice-cold. "If you don't, I promise I won't let you off the hook." But Stella remained adamant, refusing to admit anything.

Nathaniel stepped forward. "Take her away. Question her thoroughly. I have all the time in the world."

"No, I'm not leaving," Stella pleaded, panic rising in her chest. She cursed herself inwardly, regretting her decision to trust Nicholas.

Nicholas had assured Stella that as long as she followed his instructions, she would be safe.

Unlike Cassandra, Stella was more cautious. She knew that as long as she refused to admit anything, there was not much Nathaniel could do.

She was forcibly shoved into a car and driven off for questioning.

Vivian approached, puzzled. What's this about a DNA test, and biological daughter?

"Let's go look somewhere else," suggested Zachary.novelbin

"All right." Vivian nodded.

Days passed, and Nathaniel's

frustration deepened as he still hadn't found any trace of Cecilia. His investigation confirmed that, after Cecilia's disappearance, Stella had indeed remained at the Jamieson residence, ruling her out as a suspect.

Determined to get answers, Nathaniel turned back to Cassandra.

Confined in a dark, desolate room, Cassandra sobbed uncontrollably. "Nathaniel," she pleaded, her voice choked with emotion, "you better let

me golf you don't, Nicholas and my

mother will never forgive you