Third POV
~Ella Holding~
Standing before the floor to ceiling windows, Stella's fist clenched by her side, her phone glued to her ears.
Her hand gripped the phone tightly as she tried to keep her emotions in check.
She had expected this move by Bruce, but never did she expect him to move when James Norton was out of town.
Maybe this was his opportunity to make sure the plan was executed flawlessly.
And Phina?
Stella's lips curled faintly. She wasn't certain whether Phina even knew about the scheme. Either she had been deliberately kept in the dark…or she had been fed lies and manipulated into compliance.
Or worse still, Bruce might have completely sidelined her—cutting her off so she wouldn't interfere with his dealings.
The irony of it all drew a soft scoff from Stella's lips.
Bruce had discarded the second daughter and chosen the first.
