He spoke in a hushed tone.


    “The only certainty I have now is that he is not your biological father.


    As for the true events of the past, only Kristian knows the full story.


    ”


    Matthew refrained from revealing further details.


    The situation was exceedinglyplex.


    Kristian was Ethan, and Be was Aarya.


    Be’s current plight was an borate deception orchestrated by Kristian.


    He did not want Ste to worry until everything was clearer.


    When Matthew mentioned that Kristian was not her biological father, Ste felt momentarily shocked but sighed with relief.


    Her voice reflected her newfound ease.


    “My intuition was correct.


    ”


    Realizing the hidden danger Be had faced all these years, Ste’s anger toward Kristian intensified.


    “I won’t let Kristian get away with this! He must be held ountable for his actions!” she dered.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    Matthew empathized with her feelings.


    “You’ll


    need to be patient for a bit longer.


    Kristian believes you and Be have had an ident.


    I think he will make his next move soon.


    ”


    Ste regained herposure and replied, “Alright, I’ll reassure my mother.


    Neville is with us.


    We’ll manage, but you must be cautious.


    ”


    Kristian had been scheming for a long time.


    He even went as far as to bribe the pilot to eliminate them; who knew what other extreme measures he might employ?


    “I know,” Matthew replied with a reassuring smile.


    Sensing the fatigue in his voice, Ste asked with concern, “How are you holding up? Are you exhausted?”


    Matthew admitted, “I am a bit worn out after acting in front of Kristian the whole night, but hearing your voice lifts my spirits.


    ”


    Ste felt a warm rush of affection but couldn’t shake her concern.


    “If you’re tired, make sure to rest properly.


    Don’t overextend yourself.


    ”


    “Will do,” Matthew responded.


    Meanwhile, Lindsay received a call from Joann at the office.


    Since learning of Ste’s misfortune, Lindsay had been in high spirits.


    Even Joann’s past blunders seemed more forgivable.


    However, Lindsay concealed her delight.


    Joann excitedly eximed, “Lindsay, did you hear? Ste’s ne crashed into the sea! Even fate wants her gone.


    ”


    She couldn’t suppress herughter.


    If it hadn’t been for Ste, she and Bet wouldn’t have ended up in such a predicament.


    Now that Ste was presumed dead, Bet no longer needed to take responsibility for what happened at the banquet and appease Matthew.