“We’ve confirmed it’s Rylie.


    What’s our next move?” Fernando inquired.


    Matthew looked to Ste.


    “This affects you the most.


    What do you want to do?”


    Ste’s response was immediate and decisive.


    “Call the police.


    Let’s put an end to this.


    ”


    “Just do what she says,” Matthew affirmed.


    Fernando nodded and exited the office.


    Matthew turned back to Ste and saw the lingering concern on her face.


    “What’s on your mind?”


    Ste frowned slightly.


    “I’m trying to understand why Rylie would do this.


    She must know it would backfire against her.


    ”


    Matthew’s gaze deepened, clouded with thought.


    “Getting an answer is simple.


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    It wasn’t until Matthew escorted her to the police station that Ste grasped his meaning.


    At the station, Rylie confessed without reservation, “I did it.


    So what? I despise Ste.


    I want her to lose everything!”


    Ever since Prosperity Group had let her go, Rylie found it impossible to secure a respectable job in Seamarsh.


    No one would take her on.


    Sheughed with a touch of madness.


    “I was out of options.


    I couldn’t stand seeing Ste happy.


    She has only herself to me.


    ”


    When the police finished questioning her and led her out, they crossed paths with Ste at the doorway.


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    Rylie stopped, a sneer curling her lip.


    “Mrs.


    rk, what brings you to the police station? Couldn’t wait to see me locked up?”


    Ste, not in the mood for a confrontation, asked earnestly, “Why did you do it?”


    Rylie retorted, “I’ve already told the police everything.


    Weren’t you listening?”


    Ste fixed her with a steady look.


    “I want the real reason.


    ”


    Rylie’s expression hardened.


    Undeterred, Ste pressed on, “I’m no saint.


    I have no sympathy for those who harm me.


    But I don’t want to see an innocent person behind bars.


    If there’s more to your story, I need you to tell it now.


    ”


    At Ste’s words, Rylie blinked, a flicker of guilt passing over her face.


    Rylie stared up at Ste, determination etched into her gaze.


    “What more is there to the story? I just despise you, that’s all.


    You did nothing but marry a wealthy man.


    How is it that you lead such a charmed life, while I struggle tond a job after Leaving Prosperity Group?”


    Perceiving that Rylie was unwilling to reveal the true reasons, Ste decided it was futile to continue the conversation.


    “If that’s how you feel, we’ll let thew sort it out.


    ”


    With that, she walked out of the police station, apanied by Matthew.