, Chapter 41 A Talentless Primadonna , 5 Pearls , Stella’s expression was somewhat hard to read. She couldn’t figure out what was going on. Since four years ago, Zachary had seemed like a different person, turning a blind eye to all her requests. , As for Nathaniel, Stella wasn’t confident that he would lend a hand. , Yet, there wasn’t anything Stella desired that she couldn’t obtain. , She said to her agent, “Find a way, no matter what, to get her composition in our possession.” , After hanging up the phone with Central Media, a hint of coldness flashed through Cecelia’s previously calm eyes. , Nobody understood Stella better than she did. , Over the years, Stella remained talentless in the acting or music scene. , ‘ as as did without Nathaniel . , No one knew the struggles of composing music as a hearing–impaired person. , Over the years, Cecelia had been working tirelessly to take care of her two children and Martha. She was constantly working hard, afraid that they might not have a good life. , The money she was now earning was already enough to support her entire family. , Why would she ever sell her composition to Stella just for money? , Upon returning to her house, Cecilia set her phone aside and headed to the bathroom for a soak. As she bathed, she pondered how to get what she wanted as quickly as possible. , Perhaps due extreme exhaustion, Cecilia unintentionally fell asleep while lying in the bathtub. , She was jolted awake by a call from her best friend, Vivian. , “Ceci, I’ll be back in a couple of days.” , Cecelia emerged from the bathroom, draped in a bathrobe. “I’ll throw you a welcome party once you’re back.” , “Sure. How have you been lately? Has Nathaniel been giving you a hard time? And what about that pretentious Stella? Does she know you’re back?” Vivian was genuinely concerned about Cecilia being alone. , “Stella still doesn’t know I’m back, but she will soon,” replied Cecilia. , Cecelia walked over to the window, where she greeted by the warm, summer. She added, As for Nathanieldon’t worry. I won’t let him bully me.” , , Chapter 41 A Talentless Primadonna , The doorbell rang mid–conversation. , It’s . possibly , Without Sven by her side, Cecelia felt a bit uneasy. , 5 Pearls , Originally, Sven insisted on standing guard outside, but these days, he had been constantly protecting Cecilia without any time to rest. Thus, Cecelia instructed him to go back and take a break. , She descended the stairs, casting a glance at the surveillance footage by the entrance. Her breath hitched. , is he ? , Nathaniel was standing outside, his tall figure looming over her doorway. Under the streetlight, his face appeared particularly indifferent. , He was right outside, and there was no reason for Cecelia to turn him away. , She opened the door. , Cecelia wore nothing but a loose white bathrobe, her long hair untidily draped over her shoulders. She leaned against the door and stared at him. , “I was wondering who could be looking for me at such a late hour. Is there something you need, Mr. Rainsworth?” asked Cecilia. , Nathaniel stared at her current attire, momentarily stunned. , The transformation in Cecelia from her previously reserved self was immense. , For reasons unknown, Nathaniel suddenly found himself yearning to know what had transpired in her life over the years. , He explained, “I came to tell you about how we met by chance.” , Nathaniel’s eyes narrowed slightly as if he was trying to see right through Cecelia. , The intensity of his gaze made her palms sweat nervously. She forced herself to remain calm and said, “Mr. Rainsworth, you don’t plan to stand outside forever, do you?” , Nathaniel abruptly stepped forward, pinning Cecelia against the wall before swiftly closing the door behind him. , The air within the room suddenly grew , thin. , Leaning against the cold wall, Cecelia was about to speak when, in the next instant, her lips were covered by Nathaniel’s. At the same time, he had pulled her into a deep embrace. , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.