The Heiress With Seven Secret Identies (Stella Shaw) novel Chapter 58

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“No.”

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Stella’s refusal was immediate and final. Arthur’s face tightened with barely concealed embarrassment.

“Stella. I know you hold a grudge against the Thorne family.”

“A grudge?” She almost laughed. “You overestimate yourselves.“ ́

If they hadn’t kept coming after her, she wouldn’t have given them a second thought.

“You played a significant role in bringing the Thorne family to this point. But let me be clear—you’re young, and you have no backing. Talent only takes you so far when you’re up against an entire family.”

Arthur’s voice trembled with suppressed rage. He’d never imagined being brought low by someone her age. And now, after swallowing his pride to come here, she wouldn’t even acknowledge him.

Arrogant. Completely arrogant.

Elias gave a small gesture. Immediately, someone appeared to escort both Arthur and Silas out. Silas bristled, jealousy burning in his chest. “Who do you think you are? We’re guests here too.” Elias murmured something to the manager, who then turned to the Thornes with a cold expression. “Effective immediately, the Thorne family is no longer welcome at Verdant Private Diner.”

Silas opened his mouth to argue, but Arthur stopped him. His aged eyes narrowed as he studied Elias.

There was something familiar about this young man.

With a single word, he’d gotten the restaurant to sever ties with the Thornes–without any concern for how it might affect their reputation.

Who was he?

Was this the backing Stella had?

“Grandfather,” Silas muttered under his breath, “if we don’t fix things with her… once Derek’s charges stick, and with our connection to the Harlows through marriage, things are only going to get worse.”

He didn’t want to marry Jasmine. But public opinion had backed him into a corner. For now, he had no choice.

“We’ll talk about it when we get home.”

Not long after the Thornes left, another group arrived at Verdant Private Diner.

Stella didn’t recognize them, but Elias did. They were some of the most powerful players in the city.

“Prodigy Healer. Welcome to Azure Peak City.”

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At that, Stella’s expression shifted almost imperceptibly.

“We represent several families with interests across multiple industries. We came today not just to welcome you, but to humbly invite you to consider taking us on as clients.”

No one in their right mind would offend a physician with a reputation for pulling people back from th brink.

In that moment, Stella’s presence was so commanding that none of them even registered Elias sitting across from her.

“If we’ve overstepped in any way, we hope you’ll forgive us.”

Stella took a slow sip of her coffee, then set the cup down with quiet elegance.

“How did you find out who I am?”

Facing a room full of power players, she remained completely unshaken. Her voice was calm, but carrie unmistakable authority.

Elias watched her with undisguised admiration.

She wasn’t intimidating. She was captivating. There was something about the way she held herself— quietly, steadily, entirely in control–that pulled him in completely.

The men didn’t try to hide anything. “In certain circles, there’s a saying about you: five minutes, fifty million. But honestly? If you take a case personally, the cost doesn’t matter. It’s considered an honor just have you.”

Stella’s lips curved into a faint smile.

So it was them.

She always required confidentiality agreements for her work. The Moore family had broken theirs.

“Leave the patient information. If it’s something that genuinely requires my involvement, I’ll consider it.”

Relief flooded the room. They quickly handed over contact details and medical records.

As they turned to leave, one of them finally noticed Elias sitting across from her. The way he looked at Stella–soft, warm, like she was the only person in the room–stopped them cold.

They stared like they’d seen a ghost.

“M–Mr. Cross.”

At that, the others whipped around, eyes darting between Stella and Elias. Jaws dropped. Eyes went wide.

“Is there something else?”

Elias‘ tone was cool, indifferent.

“No. Nothing at all

“Mr. Cross, Healer–so sorry to interrupt your evening

“You two are absolutely perfect together.”

“We’ll be going now. Right now.”

“Please, don’t let us bother you.”

They stumbled over each other, left their information, and practically fled.

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