Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted (Stella and Keegan) novel Chapter 1600

Wenham pretended not to know about the incident, “I’m not involved in the affairs of the jewelry store. Stella did not tell me anything, so I have no idea what’s going on. Please stop crying. I’m sure you don’t want your children to witness you like this. I’ll inquire about the situation when Stella returns. Trust me. I won’t stand by her if she’s in the wrong.”

Chris’s wife, usually preoccupied with looking after the children and playing Mah-Jongg, lacked the sharpness of mind to see through Wenham’s act. Moreover, Wenham’s gentle demeanor and apparent lack of awareness left her uncertain. She cautiously glanced at Darcie.

Darcie’s expression remained stern as she addressed the situation, “Chris changed our material supplier in secret and padded his own pockets. What more is there to discuss? I’ve treated him well over the years. I thought he was diligent and reliable. I let him assist Stella, thinking it was a good way for him to earn some extra money. If his salary wasn’t enough, he should have communicated with me.

Instead, he decided to embezzle money. This is a complete disrespect to my authority.”

Chris’s wife started to sob, “Darcie, you don’t understand. Chris has his reasons for doing so. Business hasn’t been good at The Velvet after being handed over to the new management. Chris’s bonuses were greatly reduced.

Normally, we could endure this, but my in-laws fell ill and needed surgery. Chris’s monthly income only covers the mortgage and our daily expenses. We have no extra money to pay for the surgery.

“I wanted to call you to borrow some money, but he disagreed, saying he didn’t want to burden you and create conflict in your family. He said he’d figure something out. I never expected he would do this. If I’d known, I would’ve sold the house and stopped him from making this mistake.”

Tears streamed down the woman’s face, “Darcie, Wenham, please. I know Chris has betrayed your trust and deserves heavy punishment, but it’s a matter of life and death. I don’t expect you to forgive him, but can you give him a chance, considering his filial piety? My family and I will find a way to repay the money he took from you. Please.”

Darcie frowned and looked at her husband, “Wenham, that worthless fellow has committed such a foolish act. I shouldn’t advocate for him, but these two children are still very young. I was also a single mother once. I know how hard it will be for her to raise two children on her own.

“Chris’s parents helped me a lot when I was in university. He’s their only son. If anything happens to him, especially now that they’re older and in poor health, I wouldn’t be able to face them. Can you please call Stella and ask her to be lenient? I’ll bear the responsibility and cover her losses.”

Wenham thought about it with his brows furrowed. His eyes occasionally darted toward the door, ‘Where is that rascal?’

“Wenham,” Darcie called out after noticing his silence.

Before she could continue, Trevor’s voice echoed from afar, “Darcie, you’re also a member of the Saun family. This loss