330.Chapter 330
When Sophia finally found Katherine, Katherine’s voice was raw and broken from all the crying.
Sophia stayed with her until Katherine finally cried herself to sleep in the early hours. Only then did Sophia leave, her heart a little lighter.
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That night, Catherine rushed back to the Weston residence, only to find the whole place in shambles. The fire was out, but the firefighters were still there.
She stumbled forward, trying to get inside, but the firefighters blocked her way.
“Get out of my way! This is my house. Who do you think you are, keeping me out?” she shouted, her voice full of rage.
The firefighters didn’t bother explaining anything. A few of them just blocked her path and kept her there until the house had cooled down enough for them to leave.
Catherine was like a woman possessed, raced up to the master bedroom on the second floor, and tore through the place for anything valuable. But it was pitch black, and she couldn’t see a thing.
She whipped out her phone and flicked on the flashlight, searching every corner in a frenzy. All the jewelry was scorched and warped, totally worthless now.
Screaming her head off, Catherine finally collapsed on the floor right next to the safe.
Right then, the safe creaked open, and a bunch of old photos and letters spilled out from a hidden compartment inside.
Catherine picked up the photos and letters, flipping through them again and again, unable to tear her eyes away.
She started out laughing, but soon her laughter turned into bitter sobs. Her face twisted with hatred as she stared at the woman in the photo.
She bit out between her teeth, “Maria, you bitch! You stole my husband when you were alive, and even after all these years, you still have his heart.
“He cherished your letters and photos so much. He hid them here. Not even the fire could burn them away.”
The more Catherine looked at the woman in the photo, the more she saw Sophia’s face in her.
“You vixen! Even your daughter brought ruin to the Weston family,” Catherine spat, her voice full of venom.
Catherine suddenly thought of something. She wiped her tears, grabbed the photos and letters, and walked out of the Weston residence.
Early the next morning, a light rain started falling, pattering softly against the window ledge.
Sophia hadn’t slept a wink the night before and was up before dawn. Lucas had returned to Jenston yesterday and insisted on staying with Derrick.
He’s always been attached to Derrick, so after dinner, Sophia just left him at Derrick’s place.
Now, Sophia was all alone in her apartment in the university district.
She’d been planning to go camping and do some sketching at Hillcrest Park these days, but the weather just wouldn’t cooperate.
She’d just turned on her computer, ready to dive into a new project for Rothea Designs, but she hadn’t even sat down yet when her phone buzzed with a breaking news alert.
Instinctively, Sophia grabbed her phone, but as soon as she saw the headline, she was rooted to the spot, completely astonished.
Her phone slipped from her hand before she even realized it, hitting the floor with a thud.
Meanwhile, Easton had just left Windmere Estate and was driving to the office when his phone rang. It was Fletcher.
He said, “Mr. Foster, Stella secretly cut the mooring ropes in the middle of the night and jumped into the sea while the crew was resting. We can’t find any trace of her.”
Easton’s expression turned grim. “Do whatever it takes. I want her tracked down, dead or alive.”
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