Chapter 8 "Wren, Stella came after me to cause trouble. I finally understand what you went through-that feeling of having grievances you couldn't voice... I'm sorry." "I was too impulsive about what happened before and wrongly accused you. I'm truly sorry." Maya's tone on the phone was sincere. "I know your company is launching new products, and my family happens to be able to help. Consider it my way of making amends." Hearing her words, most of my resentment toward her dissolved. After all, she was also a victim in this whole mess. Her willingness to apologize and help showed her character. Plus, who doesn't like money? smiled and said: Let's not dwell on the past. I really appreciate your help. If you don't mind, we should grab dinner sometime when you're free." After hanging up, I remembered some materials my assistant had given me earlier. 'hotos of Stella being flirty with other men while dating Jair. ven some evidence of her sneaking out for dates after getting pregnant. hesitated, then sent the photos to Maya. This is about Stella-might be useful for you later." Maya quickly replied after receiving the photos. Thank you, Wren." ater I learned Maya never used those photos to get revenge on Stella-she just saved them. he didn't want any more entanglements with the family, just wanted to be prepared in case Jair or Stella bothered her again. With Maya's help, my company successfully secured the government's green energy partnership project. New product sales skyrocketed, making us the leading renewable energy company in the region. Zander and my engagement party was also lively-Maya even had a friend deliver a gift. Meanwhile, Jair continued being tormented by Stella. But they never expected Stella was a complete fraud. Stella gave birth to a son at full term, but soon after, she filed for divorce citing incompatibility. She demanded Jair pay hefty child support and let her keep the downtown penthouse. Jair naturally refused, but since the child was so young, custody went to the mother. Besides this child was supposedly the family's lifeline, so ultimately everything went as Stella wanted. But shortly after getting the house and money, Stella sold the property and disappeared with the child. Jair and Linda frantically searched everywhere, until police finally told them the child wasn't even Jair's. Stella had known all along about Jair's fertility issues-that he could barely get women pregnant. So she deliberately got pregnant by another man, then tricked Jair into thinking the child was his, all to scam money. 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