Chapter 16

Stella didn't respond right away. When she finally found her voice, her voice trembled with disbelief. "R-Really?" Vivian hummed in response. "I'll make the arrangements. Keep this under wraps for now," she said. Stella took a moment to compose herself, then swore repeatedly that she wouldn't tell a soul. Once she calmed down, she no longer believed Vivian could actually persuade Kingston to invest in Halcyon Group's project. The profit margin alone made it unlikely, and someone of his stature would never bother with something so trivial. After hanging up, Vivian searched her bag for the business card Theo had given her after the car accident. She checked twice but couldn't find it. The insurance company had handled all follow-up matters, and she hadn't saved a single contact for Kingston or his assistant. After much deliberation, she had no choice but to text Vanessa to get Kingston's address in Baymoor. Vanessa, who usually responded in her typical laid-back way, immediately