Chapter 1405

Stella, having arrived at the designated location after about thirty minutes, was so well-disguised that she passed unnoticed. Riding the elevator from the basement to the twenty-sixth floor, she was surrounded by people, yet remained unrecognized. Upon disembarking on the twenty-sixth floor, a sense of danger washed over her. The corridor was deserted, but Stella felt as if she were under the scrutiny of numerous invisible eyes. She noticed several security cameras in the hallway, each one following her movement, a stark reminder of her monitored status. Stella, guided by her keen instincts, was acutely aware that Stellie might be observing her every move. The situation puzzled her. 'Why is Stellie so determined to antagonize me? If she is troubled by Lucas's history with me, why doesn't she just leave him? Her reunion with Lucas suggests she's moved past his history. Yet, here she is, making my life difficult. What have I done to them?' These reflections brought discomfort to S