Female Novel
Chapter 1297
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"| got caught up in the moment. | never thought that things would escalate like this. Hylda, you know a lot of influential people.Can you find someone to help with the situation? | can't go to prison,1' said Lydia.
Hylda gave her a skeptical glance and sighed, "| came here to deal with this matter. I’ve already reached out to a friend whomight be able to do something. He suggested | gather information about who was involved, who you instructed to buy theingredients, and who else was aware of it. We need to deal with these individuals first."
Although Lydia might appear assertive, she lacked decisionmaking skills. Upon hearing that Hylda had someone on the job, sheimmediately spilled the beans. Hylda listened intently. But little did Lydia know that Hylda was secretly recording the conversationwith her phone tucked away in her bag.
Sunlight Kindergartens food safety had gained nationwide attention at that point. The case warranted immediate action and athorough explanation to the public.
Related departments in Rivera worked overtime to get things done. By 8:00 a.m. the next day, an official statement detailing thetesting results was released.
The investigation revealed that the samples from Sunlight Kindergarten had exceeded permissible levels of aflatoxin, E. coli, andbenzopyrene. Additionally, there were elevated counts of bacteria in the commonly used kitchen utensils, along withunacceptable levels of mold and pesticide residues.
The netizens were immediately woken up by the shocking results.
This isn't just a kindergarten cafeteria; it's a toxic chamber fit for evil people,’ many thought.
The city authorities swiftly formed a dedicated task force to handle the Sunlight Kindergarten food safety crisis.As Lydia waited for Hylda's friend to aid in the mess, she received an invitation from the police to go to the station.
During Lydia's interrogation, Hylda published an edited version of their recorded conversation online. The recording causedanother round of heated discussion on the internet.
Meanwhile, Stella was lying in bed and scrolling through the comments. Her expression grew darker by the second.
Hylda's cunning and deceitful ways had become evident. Seeing the irreparable situation, she distanced herself from the issueand made Lydia the scapegoat.
Lydia is just a pawn now,’ thought Stella. She was certain that Hylda, who ruthlessly eliminated any obstacle in her path, musthave had a hand in Rainee's accident.
When Keegan entered the room with a glass of water, he spotted his girlfriend sulking on the bed. "What's wrong?” he asked, ashe placed the water on the bedside table. He then sat beside Stella and held her hand.
“Hylda is pinning everything on Lydia and removing herself from the matter," Stella sighed.Keegan let out a brief chuckle.Stella was confused. "What's so funny?"
Keegan looked at her and said, "I find it amusing that you're missing the point when you're usually so perceptive. The drama willonly continue if she stays out of this. Your stepmother is smart. You have to be quick on your feet;
don’t give her room to breathe. Once she gets involved in the food safety case, the land issue will cool down. And, she will haveto join forces with Albert. Then, how are you going to proceed?"
Stella let out a sigh and said, "I get your point, but it's just infuriating that she's getting away with such a vile act."
“Remember the driver Marshall mentioned? It’s now his time to shine," said Keegan.
The thought of Hylda's current predicament brought a fleeting smile to Stella's lips, brightening her mood. Just as she was aboutto speak, her phone rang.
It was Trevor on the line.
Stella sat up and answered the call. "Hey, Trevor."
Trevor's heart melted when he heard her voice. Jaylene's voice was much softer and gentler than Stella's, but there was still adistinct difference between them. Whenever
Stella called him, he felt an intense urge to provide the best for her.
"Stella, are you available tomorrow? It's Jaylene's birthday, and we've organized a celebration at a countryside spa resort. She'dlove to have you join us. Would you be
interested to attend?" Trevor's voice carried warmth, as he spoke.
Perhaps sensing Stella's hesitation, Trevor added, "You know most of the guests. And, of course, it's completely okay to rejectthe invitation if you're not comfortable with it."
Jaylene most likely invited me because of my connection to the Sauns. After all, we don't really share an extensive history ofinteraction,’ thought Stella.