Chapter 132

Dr. Reed didn't respond to her question. Stella's eyes were bloodshot, her emotions were spiraling out of control. "Dr. Reed, I swear I've got solid proof! If I just release this recording, Grace will be exposed—she won't get away with it! Charles, give me back the recorder!" Charles' face darkened. He stepped forward, attempting to soothe her. "Stella, calm down. This isn't the right time to release it. The Carters won't just sit back—they'll do whatever it takes to destroy that evidence... and you." Dr. Reed nodded, supporting Charles' words instead of Stella's plea. "Stella, Charles is right. Going public now would just alert them. The Carter family moves fast—we'd lose our edge. This recording is our final ace; it needs to be played at the most critical moment." Tears streamed down Stella's face. "But the stand-in... what did she ever do wrong? Why should she take the fall for Grace? I can't accept this—I just can't!" Reed looked at her, clearly aware that she was losing grip on he