Chapter 15

While gritting her teeth against the pain, Stella stood up and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. When she looked at the four men, her gaze held only resentment and mockery. "You say I have a malicious heart, Malcolm, but do you think you're any better? When I left five years ago, you got together with Selene. Are you saying it's not because she and I looked alike? Ask yourself—weren't you just using her as my substitute?" Stella questioned. "For five whole years, you refused to marry Selene. Yet, a couple of lies from me were all it took for you to come with me willingly to City Hall. Is that your so-called 'deep love'? "The reason you're acting selfish and angry now isn't because you love Selene. It also isn't because you can't accept that someone like me deceived you. Everything you've done isn't out of love for her. It was just for peace of mind. "You're the truly selfish and hypocritical one. You're the one who's truly disgusting," she retorted. Then, Stella shifte