Chapter 39 The Final Straw Estella wanted nothing more than to throw another glass of water in his face . Finished She stared coldly at him . " You want to know why the maids at the old house disrespected me ? It's because you treated me like a servant . That's why they looked down on me . And do you remember how I had to write a request form every time I needed money from you ? Do you know how humiliating it was to stand there , waiting for your signature like a beggar ? As for having a child- she let out a bitter laugh , " you really think after everything , after divorce, I'd still want to have your child ? " She ripped away every last shred of his fake kindness . Nathaniel's face twisted in fury . " Estella , I'm doing this for your own good ! Why can't you see that ? " But Estella hadn't come today to revisit old wounds . She cut straight to the point . You had me kidnapped . You arranged it all . Now tell me , what do you think would happen if I went to the press with the headline Hartwell Group CEO Hires Thugs to Kidnap His Ex - Wife ? Think your stock price would survive the week ? " You wouldn't dare ! " Nathaniel's voice sharpened instantly , breath heavy with panic . She raised an eyebrow . " Try me . But I'll keep it quiet - for ten million . " She wasn't leaving until he bled . Ten million wasn't small change - and being blackmailed didn't sit well with Nathaniel . But to keep her silent , he had no choice . He pulled out a checkbook and scribbled the amount . Estella took the check and walked out without looking back , as if the argument had been a one - sided fantasy playing out in Nathaniel's head . He was furious - yet couldn't find a single excuse to make her stay . And deep down , he knew Estella was never coming back . He used to hate when she came to the company . Hated hearing her voice . Even her breathing annoyed him . But now that she was gone - truly gone , putting her heart into her work , surrounded by other men - he found himself consumed with restless fury . Only one thought echoed in his mind : I have to get her back . Even if he had to use underhanded means - he wouldn't let her go . I must've caused you a lot of trouble . I'll accept any punishment - please don't fire me ." " It's not that serious , " Chase said reassuringly . " There's been some pressure , yes . Some people want you gone . But I respect your talent - and I know what happened wasn't your fault . I'm not going to fire you . However , you will be suspended from performing for a year . Can you accept that ? " 1/2 Fulshed Format Thank you At Chi tha tarat fra siya , de renamed to the orchestra , but things were worse than ever . we put a dead rat and crushes in her locker actice , other members would find excuses to shut her out . Avvet at luth , they wonki bidentally knock over her tray . Before they had just ignores her Now & was full - on bullying . And she knew exactly who was behind it . No case ball Kabelle . She went to confront her directly isabelle was laughing and chatting with a few members when Estella approached . She didn't hesitate to agree to a private talk . The twe walked into the hallway . Estella got straight to the point . You're the one spreading rumors about me , turning the others against me . Aren't you ? " Isabelle twirled a strand of hair and smiled . " Got proof ? Didn't you miss an important concert ? That damaged the orchestra's image . It's only natural people don't like you now . " Estella's gaze sharpened . " You and I both know why I missed that concert . " Isabelle put on her innocent act . I have no idea what you're talking about . You're just not committed enough - that's why no one likes you Estella said nothing more . She simply took out her phone and hit play . From the speaker , Isabelle's own voice rang out - clear and incriminating - talking with the kidnappers about filming Estella's nude video Isabelle's face drained of color . T - You - how do you have that She had panicked when she heard the kidnappers had been arrested . She'd even spent money trying to keep them quiet . When everything seemed to calm down , she thought the danger had passed . She never imagined Estella had been holding onto a recording this entire time . Send Gifts