Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again novel Chapter 700

When they returned to the banquet hall, there were only a few minutes left before the ceremony started. Justin parted with them.

Winnie took a deep breath and said to Stella, “Thanks a million.”

Stella took her hand. “Don’t mention it. I’m glad you are fine.”

Fortunately, when following Chassell, Stella saw a waiter passing by, so she asked him for the key to the dressing room.

She felt so lucky that she didn't arrived late.

Winnie took a secret glance at her back and whispered, “Who is the guy walking with Mr. Conrad? They look alike.”

Stella said, “It’s a complicated matter. I’ll explain it to you later.”

Winnie nodded. “All right.”

Suddenly, Elaine showed up from nowhere and squeezed between them. She whispered, “What are you talking about?”

Stella smiled. “Nothing. We’re praising you.”

“Really?”

“If you hadn’t informed Clarence fast enough, the scumbag would escape tonight.”

Elaine felt shy when hearing the compliment. She blushed and said, “For... real?”

Winnie answered, “Yeah. If you need any help in the future, feel free to let me know.”

Right then, the ceremony started officially. As the host began speaking, Winnie needed to get ready for her part.

After she left, Stella turned t o Clarence. “What did you ask Nathan to do just now?” she asked.

Clarence raised his eyebrows slightly and said, “Do you know why Chassell Barret keeps going to Winnie even Channing has hit him so many times?”

Stella was confused. “Why?”

“He planned the collapse on the resort’s construction site four years ago. Now, someone has got hold of the evidence. Although he’s trying to suppress it, the truth will be revealed sooner or later. When he divorced, his ex-wife took a remarkable amount of money from him. What do you think he needs the most right now?”

Stella was taken aback. “The money?”

“Yep. Hence, he keeps reaching out to Conrad Group recently and wants to gain a new project from Conrad Group. Winnie is also a popular icon right now. He wants to use her in terms of business value, reputation, and influence.”

Stella frowned. “He’s so disgusting.”

“He tried to approach Winnie several times but failed. But he didn’t cause any harm to her. Thus, even if Winnie called the police, he could escape without being charged.”

Although it was a cruel truth, Clarence had made a point there.

Chassell was quite scheming. He couldn’t be punished by the standard methods.

Elaine listened to their conversation but was confused. She butted in, “What should we do then? Just sit and watch that scumbag bully Winnie?”

Clarence glanced at her. “Aren't you staying with your Uncle Caesar?”

“Ah... I looked for him around the hall but couldn’t find him. Don’t change the subject. Tell me what to do next.”

Clarence raised his hand and pushed her head away. “Mind your own business, kiddo.”

Elaine was speechless.

She pouted and turned to look at the man next to Clarence for support. However, Darnell only cast her a glance indifferently.

Elaine realized that she had found the wrong supporter.

Stella took a few steps and looked back, only to find that Elaine was following Darnell carefully. Elaine wanted to come to Stella, but she didn’t have the guts.

Stella withdrew her gaze and whispered, “Don’t you guys want to tell her the truth? She still trusts Caesar James so much now. I’m afraid...”

Clarence said, “Compared with us, Caesar James is her family. She might not believe what we say. Besides, she’s a simple girl, and others can always see through her from her expression. It’s no good to tell her the truth.”

Stella understood. “That’s why Darnell wants to keep her by his side, right?”

“Well, that has nothing to do with Caesar James. Darnell is here, and he shouldn’t have any guts to make any moves.”

“Then...”

Clarence explained, “He’s afraid she would make any trouble.”

Stella curled up her lips into a smile. Although Clarence said so, she could tell that they both were worried something would happen to Elaine.

The charity banquet was in another hall. When they arrived, Justin was waiting for them at the entrance.

Justin said, “Clarence, Stella, the ring will be the seventh auction item tonight. I’ve informed the staff to call the price once. You can buy it directly.”

Clarence nodded.

Right then, Caesar showed up from nowhere. “Since we’re all here, let’s go into the hall, shall we?”

There were a lot of attendees to the celebration, but the guests to the charity banquet were relatively fewer.

Hence, the auction hall was quiet.

Guests who had arrived were reading the auction lists in their hands.

Justin said, “Please have a seat. I’ll go check backstage.”