When they returned to the banquet hall, there were only a few minutes left before the ceremony started. Justin parted with them.

Winnie took a deep breath and said to Stella, “Thanks a million.”

Stella took her hand. “Don’t mention it. I’m glad you are fine.”

Fortunately, when following Chassell, Stella saw a waiter passing by, so she asked him for the key to the dressing room.

She felt so lucky that she didn't arrived late.

Winnie took a secret glance at her back and whispered, “Who is the guy walking with Mr. Conrad? They look alike.”

Stella said, “It’s a complicated matter. I’ll explain it to you later.”

Winnie nodded. “All right.”

Suddenly, Elaine showed up from nowhere and squeezed between them. She whispered, “What are you talking about?”

Stella smiled. “Nothing. We’re praising you.”

“Really?”

“If you hadn’t informed Clarence fast enough, the scumbag would escape tonight.”

Elaine felt shy when hearing the compliment. She blushed and said, “For... real?”

Winnie answered, “Yeah. If you need any help in the future, feel free to let me know.”

Right then, the ceremony started officially. As the host began speaking, Winnie needed to get ready for her part.

After she left, Stella turned t o Clarence. “What did you ask Nathan to do just now?” she asked.

Clarence raised his eyebrows slightly and said, “Do you know why Chassell Barret keeps going to Winnie even Channing has hit him so many times?”

Stella was confused. “Why?”

“He planned the collapse on the resort’s construction site four years ago. Now, someone has got hold of the evidence. Although he’s trying to suppress it, the truth will be revealed sooner or later. When he divorced, his ex-wife took a remarkable amount of money from him. What do you think he needs the most right now?”

Stella was taken aback. “The money?”

“Yep. Hence, he keeps reaching out to Conrad Group recently and wants to gain a new project from Conrad Group. Winnie is also a popular icon right now. He wants to use her in terms of business value, reputation, and influence.”

Stella frowned. “He’s so disgusting.”

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