Stellas brows furrowed slightly.
Really? Ive been so busy today that I havent had a chance to check my phone.
Sanford seized the opportunity to say, Well, there are also stabloid articles about you online.
Stella didnt need further explanation to know that he was referring to the matters involving Lindsay. She didnt want to delve into it, so she brushed it off and said, You shouldnt pay attention to rumors. Theyre just baseless stories and will die down eventually.
Sanford fixed his gaze on Stella and said earnestly, Stella, ignoring the situation wont make it disappear. The media is already stirring up rumors about your relationship with Matthew.
Any hint of tension between you and him will only fuel their suspicions.
I also heard Matthew will help Lindsay through her treatment. That puts you at a disadvantage.
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Stella responded firmly, And what does so much more even mean? Leaving Matthew? If I divorce him now, wouldnt that just confirm what the media is speculating? Matthew and I are husband and wife.
He only behaves this way because hes lost his memories.
When they return, if he still wants to separate, III respect that choice.
Until then, I wont walk away so easily.
Sanford, clearly unsettled, said, You dont have to wait for things to happen to you, Stella.
You can take charge and shape your own future.
Before Stella could reply, her phone buzzed.
Doreens nappeared on the screen.
She answered, and Doreens urgent voice filled the line.
Something terrible has happened! Stellas expression darkened as she listened to Doreens report over the phone.
Gritting her teeth, she grabbed her car keys and headed out without a word.
Sanford followed quickly, asking, Whats wrong? Where are you going? Letdrive you.
Stella, moving swiftly, called back, The new warehouse is on fire.
Lets go there and help! At the edge of the city, thick black smoke blanketed the horizon. Flames had engulfed the massive warehouse, threatening to devour everything within. When Stella arrived, the scene was chaotic.
Doreen and a small group of workers were scrambling to move materials out of danger. Panic surged through Stella.
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She leaped from Sanfords car before it fully cto a stop, and ran Stop, and ran m toward the blaze without hesitation.
Stella, stop! Doreen cried out after her. She tried to block Stellas path, but it was too late.
The fire inside the warehouse was already roaring since that was where it had started. Only items near the entrance could be salvaged safely, and even that was risky.
Ignoring the warnings, Stella charged toward the deeper sections of the building, where the most valuable fabrics for their new fashion collection were stored. Losing those would be disastrous.
Outside, Doreen paced nervously, watching the flames climb higher.
She wanted to follow Stella but couldnt get past the intense heat. ALL she could do was shout Stellas nin desperation. Sanford ran over and froze at the sight of Stellas daring.
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