Chapter 15 Smashing It Over His Head Isabelle , who had been left behind , was filled with anger and ordered the driver to take her home . That evening , she called Nathaniel more than ten times . Finally , after a long wait , Nathaniel answered . Finished Unable to control her dissatisfaction , she forgot her usual facade and snapped , " Nate , why didn't you answer my calls ? Did you go find Estella ? She's divorced from you , why are you still thinking about her ? " Nathaniel , already troubled by Estella , was irritated by Isabelle's questioning . His tone became sharp , " I never agreed to divorce Estella . Her one - sided decision doesn't count . And who I think about is my business ! Are you overstepping by interfering with me this much ? " Nathaniel did like Isabelle , but that feeling wasn't as intense as it had been when they were younger . Isabelle sensed this and had been careful since returning to the country , staying gentle and thoughtful to hold on to Nathaniel using the sweet memories of their first love . Realizing Nathaniel's indifference , she immediately changed her tone , speaking softly , " It's my fault , Nate , please don't blame me . When you left me earlier , I thought you were going to find Estella . I couldn't control my jealousy and spoke to you like that . I won't do it again , can you forgive me ? " Nathaniel , seeing that she cared about him , had his anger dissipate . He patiently comforted her , " Today was my fault . I shouldn't have left you . In a few days , I'll buy you a new bag to make up for it . I'm a bit tired today , so I won't come to your place . " " Okay , I understand . Rest well , Nate ." After hanging up , Isabelle grew angrier as she thought about it . She immediately called her assistant , instructing him to find out where Estella was living and working . When she learned that Estella was working at Serenade Music Hub , she was surprised . Her best friend happened to be the owner of Serenade Music Hub . She called her friend directly and asked to be appointed as the director at Serenade Music Hub . Her friend agreed immediately and called HR to arrange it . The next day , when Estella came to work , she overheard colleagues discussing the new director who had started that day . When the HR manager brought the new director over , Estella was shocked to see that it was Isabelle . She gritted her teeth . Isabelle was obviously here for her . But she couldn't understand why , now that she and Nathaniel were divorced and Isabelle could become Mrs. Hartwell , Isabelle still chose to come after her . Isabelle confidently introduced herself and mentioned that she would treat everyone to dinner that night . Everyone praised her , speaking highly of Isabelle . Isabelle gave Estella a meaningful glance before calling Jocelyn into her office . She had inquired earlier with the HR manager and learned that Jocelyn didn't get along with Estella . Seeing that the new director valued her attention , Jocelyn eagerly attached herself to Isabelle . After learning about the grudge between Isabelle and Estella , Jocelyn eagerly shared all the details about Estella's past affairs , adding her own embellishments . " Hunter ? " 1/4 320 PM Chapter 15 Smashing It Over His Head Isabelle recalled the man she had briefly met at the coffee shop . It looks like he's the one trying to pursue Estella . Finished She instructed her team to investigate Hunter and learned that he was a well - known playboy in Javerton who would never let go of his prey . Isabelle's smile twisted with malice . Since Estella had dared to compete for Nathaniel , she would no longer hold back . Before the dinner , Estella was suddenly called by the HR manager and had a long conversation before being allowed to leave . Someone in the group tagged her , urging her to hurry up . Estella quickly took a cab over . When she arrived at the private room , she found it empty . Just as she was about to ask in the group chat what was going on , a hand suddenly grabbed her wrist . She turned around and saw a drunken Hunter . Hunter grinned when he saw her , " Ms. Hayes , have you changed your mind ? Well , I told you , no woman can resist the temptation of money . Come with me . If you stay with me tonight , I'll transfer you 2,700 dollars right now . " Estella , unable to match his strength , was dragged into the room . She struggled but couldn't break free from his grip . Hunter , towering over her , pressed his body against hers . She tried to escape , but he held her tightly in his arms . Fighting back panic , she tried to call for help . Hunter snatched her phone away and threw it aside . Countless kisses rained down on her . Estella turned her head , avoiding his alcohol - laden kiss . His breath made her feel sick . As he continued to pull at her shirt , Estella , unable to resist , groped for something on the table . Finally , she grabbed a wine bottle and , without hesitation , smashed it over Hunter's head . Hunter fell unconscious . That night , Estella was taken to the police station . Selene quickly brought her lawyer friend , Lana Caldwell , to bail her out . When Hunter woke up , he refused to settle privately . He was also a prominent figure in Javerton , so the police had to show him some respect . Selene and Lana talked to him for a long time , and finally , Hunter made a demand . Either Estella paid a 140,000 - dollar compensation , or she became his girlfriend , or this matter couldn't be resolved . Estella knew that getting involved with such a person would lead to endless trouble for her in the future . Resolutely , she tried to transfer the 140,000 dollars that Madeline gave her to that scoundrel . But when she opened her banking app , she found that the money had been frozen . She was somewhat incredulous , and after trembling for a moment , she removed Nathaniel from her blacklist and called him . 2/4 P P Chapter 15 Smashing It Over His Head On the other end of the phone , Nathaniel's hoarse voice came through . " Hello ? " Estella gripped the phone , her voice full of anger . " Did you freeze the money in my account ? " Nathaniel had just barely fallen asleep but was fully awake by now when he heard her voice . Finished He sat up and took a negotiating stance as he spoke to his ex - wife . " Yes , I froze it , Estella . If you want the money , marry me again . How much do you want ? We can talk . " Estella didn't expect him to be so shameless . She had been with him for three years according to their contract , working herself to the bone to take care of him . When they divorced , she didn't ask for any of his assets . This small compensation was a tiny fraction of his wealth . And yet , he wanted to take it back . She directly cursed , " Nathaniel , dream on ! " She She hung up the phone . Selene asked from outside , " How is it , Stella ? Do you want me to lend you some money ? " Estella would never accept her money . She shook her head . " No , it's self - defense . Even if it goes to court , I'm not afraid ." Lana frowned . " But if this case isn't resolved now , you won't be able to leave tonight ." She thought for a moment and said , " How about I call my boss ? If he can help , you won't have to stay here tonight . " She then made a call . The person on the other end initially rejected coldly . But when he heard Lana mention it was a teacher from Serenade Music Hub , he asked , " What's her name ? " Lana was surprised that her boss would even be curious about Estella's name , but she told him honestly . She didn't expect much from her boss coming over . But to her surprise , the usually aloof boss agreed . " Okay , I'll be right there . " Lana hung up the phone , her face filled with disbelief . I actually got Mr. Bennett to come ? Am I dreaming ? Estella didn't expect that the boss Lana spoke of was Jonathan . After Jonathan negotiated with the police , she was released . Standing at the police station entrance , Estella wasn't sure what to say to Jonathan . Selene , upon learning they lived in the same neighborhood and noticing the way Jonathan looked at Estella , which was far from innocent , immediately tactfully said , " Mr. Bennett , would you mind taking Stella home ? Lana and I will head out first . With that , she quickly pulled Lana away . Jonathan noticed that one of the top buttons on Estella's shirt had fallen off , so he took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders . " Let's go home . "