chapter1538

Before Stella could answer, another knock sounded on the office door.

"Come in," Stella said, and a tall, slender figure walked slowly into the room.

Joshua's gaze swept the room and landed on Haynes.

"Mr. O'Brien," he said by way of greeting. "It's been a while."

Haynes didn't respond. His sharp, deep eyes were fixed on Joshua, studying him as if trying to see through him.

Meeting Haynes's intense gaze, Joshua raised an eyebrow. "Is there something you need, Mr. O'Brien? You seem to have something on your mind."

Haynes was not one to lose his composure. He wouldn't make any accusations until everything was laid bare. He said calmly, "I was about to ask Star to accompany me somewhere. If you're free, you should come along."

Hearing this, Stella couldn't help but glance at Haynes. He wasn't even trying to get her alone, away from Joshua.

Noticing her look, Haynes turned to her. "Star, what do you think?"

Stella thought for a moment and gave a slight nod. "Alright."

A direct confrontation, with Joshua present, was for the best. Though she trusted Joshua, she was tired of hearing others slander him.

She stood up. "Let's go."

The three of them left the office together. Joshua walked silently behind Stella, not asking where they were going.

They got into Haynes's car, and the ride was tense and silent. No one spoke a word. After about forty minutes, Haynes's car pulled up in front of a sanatorium. The facility was in a secluded area, with tranquil surroundings perfect for recovery.

Haynes led them to a private cottage, where two bodyguards stood watch outside the door. Seeing Haynes, they bowed respectfully.

"Mr. O'Brien."

Haynes nodded and walked into the cottage, stopping in front of a closed door. He knocked a few times, then pushed it open and went inside.

Upon entering the room, Stella saw Foreman sitting in a chair. His eyes lit up when he saw her. He immediately stood and walked toward her. "Star, you're here..."

His words trailed off as he saw Joshua enter behind Stella. Foreman's expression froze, then twisted into a glare of undisguised hatred.

"Joshua, you have the audacity to show your face here?!"

Joshua's voice was low and steady. "If Mr. Richards has the nerve to be here, why shouldn't I?"

Foreman pointed a trembling finger at him. "You've caused Star so much pain, yet you pretend to be a good

person

tricking her into trusting you! Tell me what is your real motive for staying by her side?!"

Foreman's face was contorted with fury. "Don't even think about walking out of this room alive unless you come clean today!"

Joshua's eyes darkened, their depths becoming instantly murky. Foreman knew the whole truth, but unlike Haynes, he lacked the patience for a calm reveal.

"Joshua," Foreman spat, his voice laced with venom, "Rachel has confessed everything, all of your evil deeds You're a menace,

and you

won't get away with hiding by Stars side to harm her!"

He then turned to Stella, his voice urgent. "Star, come over here, quickly. Let's get away from this madman. Don't worry as long as I'm here, I won't let him hurt you.

But Stella remained where she was, her expression perfectly composed.

Foreman's anger began to curdle into disbelief as he stared at her.

"Star, don't tell me, after all this, you still believe this liar!"