chapter1108

Stella looked at him, her admiration genuine and heartfelt.

"Joshua, you're brilliant."

Joshua set the breakfast down on the table. "With Shawn missing, this really is the best solution for now."

Haynes, of course, wasn't a fool. He understood perfectly well that leveraging the situation for some benefit was the smartest way to handle things. Latest content published on Find Novel.net

But if Stella simply couldn't swallow this injustice, he was more than willing to help her get what she deserved.

She'd already made too many concessions because of him, endured too many slights.

Haynes was done watching Stella compromise for anyone or anything.

...

When Skyler and Jonathan arrived at the hospital, they spotted Shawn's father leaving the building, his face lit with delight.

The two exchanged a wary glance.

What's going on?

Just yesterday, the Pearces had stormed over demanding Shawn's return, even threatening to cut ties if he wasn't handed back.

Why the sudden change in attitude today?

Could it be that Shawn had been found?

As that thought struck him, Jonathan's expression hardened. He strode over to intercept Shawn's father.

"Mr. Pearce, you seem to be in a hurry. Did you find Shawn?"

Shawn's father looked up and caught sight of Skyler and Jonathan.

The smile faded slightly from his face. "Not yet.

If Shawn's disappearance wasn't orchestrated by Leonard, then it had to be someone from the Williams family.

Stella herself was the least likely suspect. After taking her medication, she'd fallen unconscious almost immediately. There was no way she'd had time to kidnap Shawn.

No, it was more likely someone from the Williams family. They certainly played the part well maybe they'd grabbed Shawn to hold the Pearce family over a barrel.

Skyler, that old fox who never let go of a grudge, had crossed swords with Shawn's father more times than he could count-and rarely come out ahead.

Skyler approached, still all easy smiles. "Pearce, were you just seeing Star at the hospital?"

Shawn's father forced a thin, polite smile. "Of course. After all, Ms. Cameron landed in the hospital because of my good-for-nothing son. It's only right that I check on her."

His unexpected civility took Jonathan aback. He'd expected Shawn's father to be just as brash and unapologetic with Stella as he'd been with them.

Skyler's expression didn't change; his smile stayed in place.

"Pearce, you know, Star's not the only one who suffered this time-even our Jonathan ended up dragged into the mess. If it weren't for the ties between our families, do you think Jonathan would have vouched for Shawn? Star's barely returned to the Williams family, and she nearly had something happen to her right under our noses. Put yourself in her shoes how do you think she feels? And as her brother, how is Jonathan supposed to face her now? Pearce, don't blame me for being upset. Your son really crossed the line this time." s

Inside, Shawn's father scoffed. All these words wasn't it just a fishing expedition for compensation?

He replied, "I've already apologized

to Ms. Cameron and offered her

appropriate compensation. We've reached an agreement: as restitution, the Pearce Group will

transfer twenty percent of its shares

to Ste

apmarket value three

In

days, I'll personally hold appress conference for the public signing." s

His declaration left Jonathan and Skyler speechless.

Seeing their reactions, Shawn's father smiled lightly. "Everything's settled with Stella. If you want the details ask her I've got preparations to attend to for the transfer, so if you'll excuse me." s

With that, he strode off briskly.

Jonathan's expression was a storm of conflicting emotions.