Chapter 173

One day ago, deep in the night. Charles sat alone in his study, eyes glued to the feed from the receiver, watching Stella on the screen. She was trapped in that tiny cell, being tormented endlessly by Anna. He was already planning how to teach those people a lesson for messing with her. While he was lost in thought, the door creaked open. Liam strolled in slowly, casually twirling a delicate little box in his hand with a faint smirk on his face. "Charles, don't you think you're a bit too invested in this woman?" He cut straight to the chase, no small talk. Guys like them didn't need to say much—Charles immediately knew he was referring to the receiver in his hand. Charles didn't panic. Staying calm, he quietly slid the device behind him and kept his voice steady. "Mr. Carter, I think you've got the wrong idea. I was just—" "Just what?" Liam interrupted, stepping closer, tone frosty. "Don't forget, you and Grace are about to be engaged. You clinging to Stella like this... isn't that a b