, Chapter Memory Still Intact , 5 Pearls , Due Stella’s sudden arrival, the previously intimate atmosphere became non–existent. , Nathaniel once again closed in on Cecilia. , Involuntarily, Cecilia took a step back. , Her actions caused Nathaniel’s heart to ache. , In the past, it was always Cecilia who took the initiative to approach him, but now, things had changed. , “Mr. Rainsworth, what business matter did you want to discuss with me?” , Facing the unpredictable Nathaniel, along with the failure from their last encounter, Cecilia knew that she had to proceed slowly. , Nathaniel gazed at her. He had the nagging feeling that she was hiding something from him. , “You enjoy charity work, don’t you? Come over tomorrow, I’ll take you somewhere special!” , There was no reason for Cecilia to refuse. , After she agreed, she turned around and left. , Upon opening the door, she saw Stella waiting outside. , When Stella saw her emerge, she immediately stepped in her way, his eyes brimming with , concern. , “Ceci, you’re really still alive, that’s wonderful. Can we talk?” , With a light laugh, Cecilia looked at her. “Miss, who might you be?” , Stella was taken aback. “You don’t recognize me?” , Cecilia didn’t bother to explain herself, “Are we close? I don’t really want to talk to you.” , Having said that, Cecilia stepped into the elevator in her high heels, leaving Stella rooted on the spot with an inscrutable expression. , ollowing that, Stella turned and headed toward Nathaniel’s office. , Nathaniel looked at her as she approached. “What’s the matter?” , “I came to clarify matters about the news today. I had no idea I was secretly photographed, , lat slane that inurnalier had nnerad it online ” , 1

/3 , Chapter 55 Memory Still Intact , 5 Pearls , The secretary had informed Nathaniel about the news on the internet first thing in the morning. , It was stated that he brought Stella home to meet his parents with the intention of marrying , her. , Nathaniel did not delegate the issue to the public relations team, primarily because he wanted to see if Cecilia would react in any way. , However, judging by her earlier behavior, she clearly didn’t care. , After deep contemplation, Nathaniel turned to Stella and said, “Understood.” , Unable to hold herself back, Stella asked, “Nathaniel, didn’t Cecilia pass away? Why is she…?” , Upon hearing her mention Cecilia, Nathaniel placed his work aside and looked at her. “Who told you she had passed away?” he asked. , Stella choked up. , Nathaniel spoke in a cold, detached tone. “If there’s nothing else, you may leave.” , Even after leaving the office, Stella still couldn’t snap back to reality. , How could someone who was clearly dead come back to life? , Suddenly, she was gripped by fear, anxious that everything she had could be destroyed by Cecilia. , On the other end, after leaving the CEO’s office, Cecilia was assigned to an office. , After her visit, she had barely descended the stairs when someone called out to her. , Twenty minutes later, within the tranquil private room, Stella and Cecilia sat facing each other. , “I heard you lost your memory?” Stella said, a teasing smirk playing on her lips. “You didn’t forget about your family, did you?” , After taking a sip of her coffee, Cecilia turned to her and asked, “What exactly are you trying to say?” , Stella pursed her red lips, her gaze somewhat piercing. , “Cecilia, I know you’re upset that I took Nathaniel away from you, but is it really necessary to resort to such methods to get close to him? Haven’t you been keeping up with the news? Nathaniel and I are nearly wedded. Did your upbringing teach you how to steal other people’s men?” , 2

/3 , Chapter 55 Memory Still , Cecilia let out a chuckle. , Stella blinked. “Why are you laughing?” , 5 Pearls , “I must say, Ms. Ross sure is well educated,” Cecilia remarked in a calm and unhurried tone. , Stella’s face immediately turned sour. Cecilia was fully aware that she was an orphan. , “Are you married to Mr. Rainsworth? As far as I know, you’re not, right? If you’re not married, how can I be accused of stealing your man? Besides, what proof do you have to claim that I’m stealing your man?” , Before, it had always Stella been who bullied Cecilia. Since when did the turn tables? , Stella managed to suppress her anger. “So, it seems you haven’t lost your memory.” , Send , 148 , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.