Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Chapter 1678

Chapter 1678

Estelle's voice was icy. "No, I'm not surprised at all. You came to see me the day before, and I rejected you. The next thing I know, there's a smear campaign about my background online. I know exactly who's behind it!"

Bennett gasped, "Estelle, you can't possibly suspect me, can you? After all, you are my daughter, how could I possibly harm you?"

"Whether you did it or not, you know it well, no, we all do!" Estelle was defiant, "Go ahead, let Antonia spill the beans, let's see if I get scared?"

Estelle didn't bother to say more, as if there was nothing left to talk about with Bennett. She hung up the phone.

Bennett listened to the dial tone on the other end, his heart suddenly chilled!

He had to admit that although his daughter was nalve, she was also incredibly sharp!

Estelle's last words were as cold and harsh as ever, lacking any warmth or affection. But in her determined words, he seemed to hear something else. Was she hurt?

Bennett suddenly felt a bitter taste in his mouth. Just as he was lost in thought, Simone walked in.

Seeing Bennett's troubled expression, Simone asked in surprise, "What's wrong? Things didn't go as planned?"

Bennett replied in a deep voice, "Jonathan just called me, asking us to publicize our relationship with Estelle and clear up the rumors online!".

Simone was annoyed, "Why does the Lamont family always have to meddle? Every crucial moment, Estellè pulls out the Lamont family to back her up, as if they gave her the courage!"

Bennett looked conflicted, "Simone, are we going a bit too far? After all, Estelle is our daughter! Although she has a bad temper, we are also responsible for the situation today. We might have spoiled Carmella too much, causing her to feel unbalanced and behave irrationally!"

Simone's face darkened, "How are we going too far? Don't forget, she's my daughter, and her talent for painting is inherited from my father. Yet, she shows no gratitude, disrespects us, ruins Carmella, doesn't help our business, and aligns with influential people just to oppose us. A rebellious daughter like her, I'm already doing her a favor by not disowning her! We were not good to her, but she brought it upon herself. When she first came back, if she had been a little obedient and sensible, I wouldn't have favored Carmella only."

Bennett was also getting angry, "Indeed, her personality is a huge problem. No wonder the people at the orphanage said she was introverted! Also, I can't understand why she wouldn't design a dress for Antonia? She can get close to the Crawley family and help our business, killing two birds with one stone. But she refused!"

Simone sneered, "Don't you know her by now? Ever since her status as KING got exposed, her attitude towards us became more and more disdainful, as if we must grovel at her feet! This time, she probably doesn't know Antonia's identity and the power of the Crawley family, she shot herself in the foot, she'll get what's coming to her!"

Bennett was also infuriated by Estelle's reckless behavior. After a moment of thought, he said, "You go out first, I need to call Jonathan back.",

Simone acknowledged and left the office.

Bennett took out his phone, dialed Jonathan's number: As soon as the call was connected, he instinctively put on a flattering smile, 'Mr. Lamont!" "Did you do it?" Jonathan asked.

Bennett looked troubled, "I just called Estelle, she told me not to publicize it."

Jonathan sneered, "So you're saying you're going to let it slide? Fine, I'll deal with her myself!"

Bennett immediately said, "Mr. Lamont, I didn't mean that. Listen to me. Ever since her identity as KING got exposed, she has been reluctant to interact with us and doesn't want people to know about our relationship. So, I can't disregard Estelle's feelings, don't you agree? If I publicize it without her permission, I'm afraid she'll get even more upset!"

Jonathan's voice was cold, "If you truly wanted to help her, why would she get upset?"

"Estelle's temper is..."

"Bennett!" Jonathan cut him off, "Stop blaming Estelle's temper, you don't understand her at all. Estelle has endured being swapped at birth, abused by foster parents, and even more hardships. But having parents like you Is her greatest misfortune!"