When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1717 I Have Changed

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Stella hadn't expected Cassandra to pull a stunt like this. Though reluctant, she had no choice but to comply -Cassandra had something on her. And so, she made her way toward Cecilia and her group.

"Ceci, Vivian." Stella called out.

Not far away, Cecilia and Vivian froze for a moment before recognizing the voice. Even with the mask and sunglasses, that voice was unmistakable. Both Cecilia and Vivian knew exactly who it was.

"What are you doing here?" Vivian asked bluntly, skipping any pleasantries.

Stella took off her sunglasses. "Just browsing around." Her expression was different now-eyes filled with sincerity, face seemingly pure and innocent, nothing like before.

"Oh." Vivian barely spared her another glance before taking Cecilia's hand and calling out to Jonathan, "Let's go."

There was no reason to waste time on someone like Stella, someone who had bitten the hand that fed her.

But before they could walk away, Stella spoke again. "Ceci, congratulations. You're about to become the CEO of Jamieson Group. And Vivian, congrats to you too-for marrying into the prestigious Sinclair family."

Before Cecilia could respond, Vivian turned around, her eyes cold and mocking. "Stella, you're really something else," she scoffed. "Back when we were kids, you never bothered with well-wishes. And now, suddenly, you think you're in a position to hand out congratulations?"

Stella didn't seem the least bit uncomfortable. Instead, she nodded as if in agreement. "Of course, I know. My status is nothing compared to yours now. But I'm not trying to win favor with you."

Vivian wasn't buying it.

"Doesn't it make you sick?" she sneered. "I'm not talking about status. Have you forgotten everything you've done? Because we sure haven't."

Stella pressed her lips together. "I'm sorry. I regret everything. I promise I won't make the same mistakes again." She looked as though she had truly changed. Her gaze then shifted toward Cecilia.

"Ceci, I mean it. I think about the past all the time. I dream about when we were kids. We were so close... like real sisters."

Cecilia wasn't moved. "The past is the past. If we see each other in the future, let's just be strangers."

But Stella wasn't willing to give up. She stepped in front of them, grabbed Cecilia's hand, her eyes welling up with tears. "Ceci, can't you forgive me? I'm not the same person anymore!"

Cecilia tried to pull her hand away, but Stella held on tightly. Fortunately, before things could escalate, a voice rang out from not too far away. "Stella Ross!"

Everyone turned toward the source of the voice-Zachary. Dressed in a black trench coat, no one knew how long he had been standing there.

The moment Stella saw him, her face drained of color. "Zach... no, I mean, Mr. Sinclair," she stammered.

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Chapter 1717 I Have Changed

got carried away. Ceci, I didn't hurt you, did I?"

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Cecilia frowned but didn't respond. Stella looked back at Zachary, fear evident in her eyes. "Mr. Sinclair, it's been a while. I heard you got married recently. Congratulations."

But Zachary was no longer the naïve boy easily deceived by innocent facades. His sharp eyes narrowed, and he spoke just one word-cold and firm. "Leave."

The single command sent a shiver down Stella's spine, her legs nearly giving out beneath her. She didn't dare stay any longer and turned on her heels, retreating as quickly as she could. Her heart pounded relentlessly the entire way.

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