Chapter 613
Chapter 613
Seeing Tristan’s sudden outburst after a long silence, everyone kept their heads down.
They still didn’t dare to say anything.
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After another moment of silence, Tristan seemed to have calmed down and continued, “So there’s no sign of Arthur wanting to quell the public opinion?”
The assistant nodded when Tristan asked him. “Yes, Mr. Walton. There’s been no movement at all.”
Tristan squinted his eyes and muttered, “Claire, Claire, Claire…” There was a hint of gritted teeth in his voice.
“What about Arthur? Any movement on his end?”
The assistant replied truthfully, “Arthur went to visit Mr. Dorian Finch today. He only took Mateo with him, openly and without any intention of hiding.
“He even took a picture with several elderly people who were taking a walk on the other side.”
“Well.” Tristan asked, puzzled. “Is this to get closer to people?”
The assistant didn’t know if it was true. He continued, “I’m not sure, but shortly before Arthur arrived on the island, Claire and Morris’s wife, Cherise, arrived. It doesn’t seem like they made an appointment in advance.”
Hearing this, Tristan’s eyes gradually widened, and his grip on the water glass tightened. “Arthur, Claire, very good.
“Arthur, why are you always so lucky? It seems that there are a lot of things I have to fight for with you.
“That position, and Claire, are all such beautiful things. Tell me, how can I bear to give them all up?”
Tristan’s words were spoken with an inexplicable mix of ambition, desire, and gloom.
When he finished speaking, the assistant’s phone rang. He looked down and said to Tristan, “Mr. Walton, it’s Ms. Walton. Do you want me to answer it?”
“Answer it.”
Hearing the instruction, the assistant answered the phone and turned on the speakerphone. “Hello, Ms. Walton, it’s so late. Are you looking for Mr. Walton?” The assistant looked up at Tristan.
Stella’s voice on the other end of the phone was slightly anxious. “Hello, I want to ask if my brother is resting. I can’t get through to him.”
After catching Tristan’s eye, the assistant said, “He’s here. He might have been busy and didn’t hear. Do you need to speak with him?”
“Yes, please.” Stella replied, her voice and tone as polite as ever.
Tristan took the phone, his stern demeanor softening considerably. “Hello, Stella? It’s late. Aren’t you asleep yet?”
“No, Tristan. I have something I need to ask you.”
“Alright, go ahead. I’m listening.”
Hearing Tristan’s words, Stella began, “Tristan, I wanted to ask if you’ve had a chance to speak with Claire or Arthur yet.”
Tristan chuckled, as if expecting the question. “I spoke to Claire, and she promised to help. But I’ve been waiting all day with
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no results.”
“Oh no, why? Does Arthur simply not care about Claire’s request?”
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“Well, I’m not sure about that. I doubt it. They were together at Mr. Dorian Finch’s today. We’ll just have to wait and see.”
“But Tristan, the controversy hasn’t subsided. What will people think of the Walton family? What will they think of us? I’ve been through so much these past few days, and Lydia…”
“Okay, Stella, I have something else to do, and I will talk to you later.” After saying that, he seemed to hang up the phone in a hurry, got up and left the office.
Stella, whose call was hung up, clenched her phone tightly, stood in the living room, recalling the words she overheard at the Translation Bureau today.
“Do you know? The recent incident about Lydia, I heard that it was deliberately done by the higher–ups to get that person in the Walton family to step down.”
“No way, Mr. Walton has made great contributions over the years. Why so sudden?”
“I don’t know about that. What happened in private is not something we can discuss. But if Mr. Walton steps down, it will definitely be a sensation.
“And also, Stella from the Walton family who just arrived and became the chief translator, her career is probably over too.”
“Keep your voice down, and don’t be heard. I think Stella’s work ability is quite good.”
“Good? If it weren’t for the blessing of her family status, she wouldn’t be able to reach this position all at once and become the chief in just a few days. I haven’t seen any other more capable people being promoted.”
“That’s true, but she’s very beautiful. It’s just a pity. I heard that she’s not married yet, and I don’t know who she’s waiting for.”
“Last time someone asked her if she had any plans to get married, she said yes, so she must be waiting for someone, and the person she’s waiting for must be of high status.”
Each sentence felt like a thorn piercing her heart. It was painful and heart–wrenching, yet she felt powerless.
It was as if everything had started to go wrong after returning to Clusia. No, it should be said that after Claire appeared, everything had gone off track.
She wanted to do something to get things back on track, but it all seemed so difficult, as if there was nowhere to start.
“Stella, why are you still awake so late?” A voice came from behind her.
It was late at night, and Stella was deep in thought. She was startled by the sudden voice. Her face, already pale without makeup, turned even paler. “Oh my gosh! Who’s there?”
It was Cora. Hearing Stella’s frightened voice, she quickly said, “It’s me, your Mom. What are you thinking about so intently that you didn’t even recognize my voice?”
Stella regained her composure and patted her chest. “I’m sorry, Mom. I just finished talking to Tristan and was thinking about some things. I was so lost in thought. I’m really sorry.”
“Still thinking about Lydia’s matter? What happened? Didn’t your brother go and take care of it?”
“Yes, he went to Claire, and Claire also promised him that she would talk to Arthur. But it has been a day, and there has been no movement. The situation outside seems to be getting more and more serious.” She sighed after finishing her words.
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When Cora heard this, she said, “Do you think Claire didn’t go at all? Or maybe she did, but her words didn’t work, and Arthur didn’t listen to her?
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“That’s impossible. If it didn’t work, he wouldn’t have targeted our family because of her. I wonder how Lydia is doing now. Will Arthur beat or threaten her?”
Stella covered her head with her hands. “I don’t know, Mom. I’m so confused. I feel like I’m going to spend the rest of my life unhappy.
“I never thought my life could be so unfortunate. Everything was so smooth before.”
Cora felt sorry for Stella and sighed. “Honey, you are my daughter, and I have high hopes for you. You don’t need to give up on yourself like this.
I know you still like Arthur. Don’t worry. Don’t think that just because Mom is so old, and I don’t have any tricks up my sleeve. Over the years, I’ve kept some things to myself, just like your father.
“My subordinates from back then still listen to me. If necessary, I can give them orders again. It’s no problem at all.”
Hearing this, Stella hugged her mother tightly. “Thank you. In the end, no one can compare to one’s parents. No one.”
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