Chapter 266

Charles Hart was quiet for a moment before he finally spoke, voice low. “Stella, I can't give you the recorder right now. We can’t just burn everything down with no plan. The Carter family’s influence is massive. If we act recklessly, they’ll have an excuse to get rid of you for good. I can’t let that happen.” They already knew Stella had caught wind of their dark little secret — the heir situation. He'd traded the Firehunters’ mission to kill their heir in exchange for her life. If that deal got out, the Carters would lose all face. “For now, our only shot is Grace Carter. To actually take down the whole family, we still need—” Before he could finish, Stella’s anger flared up. Her eyes widened in disbelief and she cut him off without hesitation. “Charles Hart, I really thought we were on the same side now. I thought you were with me. But when it matters most, you still take their side! Do you have any idea what I’ve been through because of them? What they’ve done to me?” She shoved hi