Chapter 167

"Of course, I'll make sure justice is served." Charles's eyes dimmed, chilling air radiating off him. The Carter family had really pushed it too far this time. First, they dragged Olivia here, and now they framed Stella again. Honestly, ever since Stella clashed with Grace, they'd been out to get her. If not for the whole Isabelle mess, Charles wouldn't have let Stella even step into this place. He held her tightly in his arms, walking out of the Carter family shrine. Stella struggled like mad, voice already hoarse. "Let me go! I didn't do it!" Same as always. Charles never even gave her a chance—just blindly went with what others said. He never trusted her. Then or now. That simmering injustice made her chest ache. Charles didn't loosen his grip. Leaning close to her ear, his voice dropped low, firm. "Stop it. Keep struggling, and I won't be able to keep you safe." Truth is, he hadn't even seen this coming. At the Carter party, all he wanted was to check on Stella. But then a message