Shadows Between Us (Stella and Sebastian) novel Chapter 55

Chapter 55

Caleb was stunned, unable to understand why Stella was looking at him like that. The room fell silent.

Everyone had expected Stella to make a big demand, but now that the moment had come, even the elders felt uneasy. especially after witnessing Richard’s greed moments ago.

They could hardly believe that Richard had asked Caleb to hand over the prime plot in the South District and wondered how he could say such a thing.

Callum said, “What do you want? As long as it’s within the Penn family’s capabilities, I’ll agree.”

Stella didn’t give Callum a second look. Having seen Sebastian, a face meant to make hearts race left her unmoved.

“I want both of those plots in the South District,” Stella said, her tone straightforward. Everyone there was stunned.

They were stunned by her greed. She was greedier than Richard. At least Richard had only asked for one plot, but she was demanding both. The South District was prime real estate, and they couldn’t understand how she could even say that.

“You…” Callum started, but before he could finish, Stella brushed him aside without a second thought and locked eyes with Caleb.

“Money is not an issue. Do the paperwork however you see fit,” Stella said. Caleb was left speechless, his mind reeling.

“Do you know how much that costs?” Emily leaned in and whispered. She thought that none of the big three families in Haliville, the Gray, Pierce, or Chase families, could pull this off alone and that Stella needed to quit.

“Well, actually…” Caleb cleared his throat and stammered, finally finding his voice.

He had no way to explain that the two prime plots in the South District were not just off limits but literally could not be sold. The authorities had already decided that they would become the new headquarters for Lab 709 when it returned to the

country.

Stella’s eyes were clear and cold as she said, “Lab 709, huh?” Her words made everyone’s face change. Lab 709 was the largest scientific lab in Monterra.

In just a few years, it had brought together a ton of top scientists from all over the world, rivaling even Monterra’s own national labs.

They’d made breakthroughs in quantum information, quantum mechanics, and quantum computing, and had even played a key role in Clusia’s military advancements. Clusia’s top brass had been trying to lure them back for years, but Lab 709 never gave in.

So those two plots in the South District had been left hanging. Stella casually glanced at her watch, not bothered at all. ‘By now, they must’ve already received that encrypted email, she thought.

“Pick up your phone,” Stella said to Caleb.

Caleb blinked. His phone wasn’t ringing. At least, not yet. But the very next second, his work phone started ringing, and he couldn’t help but stare at Stella in shock.

Even after he finished the call, Caleb was still in a daze. Lab 709 had just agreed to return, and one of their conditions was shocking.

Caleb gave Stella a complicated look. She was still sitting there, cool and indifferent as ever, but from that moment on, he knew he could never afford to underestimate her again.

“Ms. Carter, those two plots in the South District are yours now. I’ll make sure everything gets priority handling, and we’ll get all the paperwork done as fast as possible. Here’s my number Please save it so we can stay in touch,” Caleb said.

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Even the clueless could see how catch had changed. Those toime plots in the South District had gone to Stella, just like that

sally can’t stand the Cray Group these days? Stella said colliter saving Caleb’s number. Anyone with half a brain could read between the imex. The Cray Crump shot up to become one of Haliville’s big three families, all thanks to Sebastian’s

exx decisiveness

Now that Nebastian wax out of the picture, and Carlos was so sure Richard and the others could take the Gray Group to new heights, Stella was going to kick back and see how it all played c

understand, Calebs replied with a nod, getting the message log and clear.

And another thing. Stella said coolly, her voice icy as she laid yet another condition. Everyone was left speechless.

Downstairs, inside the Maybach, Sebastian was in the middle of video call when his phone rang. He fell silent, pausing the meeting Leaning back in the black leather seat, he radiated a co, unapproachable presence that made him seem utterly untouchable.

Colten, Sebastian said, his voice flat and unreadable, giving away nothing of what he was thinking.

“What’s the deal with that girl you’re with?” Colten asked. Colten who was usually so composed, sounded rattled. Sebastian didn’t say a word, his face unreadable.

But Colten was used to Sebastian’s cold attitude, so he carried on “Both plots in the South District have already been signed over to her.”

Sebastian’s handsome but pale face remained unreadable, his eyes holding a look that was impossible to decipher. Sebastian said, “Her information must be secured with top-level clearance only.”

“You can count on that. If anything happens, Lab 709 would never agree to it,” Colten replied.

Sebastian asked about Lab 709. His voice was cold and detached as he ended the video call with a swipe. His flawless, almost unfairly handsome face slipped into the shadows, leaving his expression unreadable.

Colten gave him the highlights, and Sebastian listened in silence. John, sitting in the driver’s seat, couldn’t help but notice. that Sebastian seemed to be in surprisingly good spirits.

“And also, she…” Colten started, but cut himself off mid-sentence

‘Sebastian will figure it out in a couple of days anyway. There is no need to ruin the surprise,’ Colten thought.

“What?” Sebastian pressed.

“Nothing. I’ve got to go. Bring Lucas over for a meal sometime. We miss him,” Colten said with a chuckle.

If Colten’s subordinates could see him like this, they would be surprised. The always-stern, iron-faced Colten had a soft side in private.

Sebastian was silent for a moment before he agreed. He thought. It’s probably time I let Lucas have some normal contact

with the outside world.

Sebastian glanced up, his eyes drifting through the car window to the glowing hospital room above. For once, a rare warmth appeared on his flawless, striking face.

In the scrub zone outside the operating room, Stella was scrubbing in while Emily hovered nearby, looking like she wanted to say something but couldn’t get it out.

“You…” Emily began, but she couldn’t find the words. Every time she saw Stella, Stella managed to blow her mind all over again.

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Chapter 30

Stella glanced at Emily in the mirror, a faint smile tugging at her lips. Stella thought, ‘She’s quite helpful as a surgical

assistant.

“I’d advise you not to fall for Sebastian,” Emily blurted out, thinking about what Stella had said to Caleb. Stella arched a brow, her expression a mix of amusement and intrigue.

“You’ve seen those prayer beads he always wears, right?” Emily added, dropping her voice to a conspiratorial whisper, as if she were sharing juicy gossip with her best friend.

“Rumor has it those prayer beads were a gift from a woman. And seriously, he’s never been seen with any other women all these years. People say he’s been saving himself for his true love Emily continued.

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