Chapter 981

"Yes, Father!" Stella sobbed bitterly. "Only you can save me now…" However, in the next second, Alaric hung up. "Father…" Seeing that the call had been disconnected, Stella panicked. She called Alaric again and again, unwilling to give up, but none of her calls were answered. Samuel said mockingly, "Do you still not understand that President Hasting has abandoned you, Ms. Hasting?" "T-That can't be!" Stella shouted hysterically, unwilling to believe it. "Father wouldn't give up on me! There must be something wrong with his phone, and that's why he can't receive my calls…" The very next second, a guard walked up to Wilson and said respectfully, "President Hasting is calling, Mr. Quinn. Would you like to take the call?" "Put him through," Wilson drawled, adding, "On speakerphone." "Yes, Mr. Quinn!" answered the guard. "Mr. Quinn!" Alaric began in a tone full of flattery. "Stella has foolishly offended you, so I have absolutely no objections to you handling her as you wish!" Sa