Female Novel
Chapter 242
Celena was still reeling, her mind a whirlwind of confusion. She had braced herself for aconfrontation, believing Samara had brought Tucker to her doorstep to settle a score. However, asshe looked at Samara, tears streaming down her face, the resentment and anger that hadsimmered in Celena's heart began to dissipate. There they were, Samara and Tucker, offeringapologies. Despite everything, the bonds of their childhood friendship tugged at her heartstrings.With a mix of emotions playing across her face, Celena finally spoke.
"Samara, I... I forgive you."
Tucker chose that moment to step forward, bowing deeply. "Ms. Stone, please accept this as asmall gesture of my sincerity. Samara's youthful indiscretion is to blame, and I'm grateful for yourgraciousness in not holding it against her. Your kindness is truly appreciated."
He was the picture of sincerity, his bow so deep it was hard to reconcile with the image of apowerful chairman.
Samara, hearing Celena's words of forgiveness, quickly dried her tears and stood tall, repeatedlybowing in thanks. Celena's forgiveness meant she was in the clear. Liam would not come after herthen.
Had Celena withheld her forgiveness, it would not just be Samara facing trouble, but the entireFabish family would be at risk.
"Mr. Fabish, what brought you here to apologize so unexpectedly?"
Celena eyed them suspiciously, her mind racing. Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, shepressed on, "Was it someone who sent you? Who was it? Can you tell me who it was that sent youhere!?"
Tucker tensed up at her words, clearly hesitant. Before he could muster a response, Samara couldnot help herself and blurted out.
"It was Liam..."
"Shut up!! Why are you spouting nonsense? Go stand over there!"novelbin
Tucker cut her off sharply, giving her a warning glare that sent a shiver down her spine.
Samara clamped her mouth shut and shrank back, not daring to utter another word.
With Samara silenced, Tucker quickly turned on the charm for Celena, offering a smile as he said,"Ms. Stone, please don't get the wrong idea. No one sent us. I've looked into the situation, and it'sclear Samara was at fault. As her father, I can't let her repeat her mistakes, so I've brought her hereto apologize to you."
Tucker's explanation did not quite ring true, but Celena, though puzzled, did not push for moreinformation.
After Tucker and Samara had apologized repeatedly and left some lavish gifts, they finally took theirleave. The Stone family's employees erupted in a buzz of conversation when they were out thedoor.
"What's the deal? Wasn't Mr. Fabish supposed to come and give Celena a piece of his mind? Why'she showing up with fancy gifts to say sorry?"
"Can you believe it? Mr. Fabish, of all people, humbling himself like this, coming in person with hisdaughter to say sorry!"
"I'm lost on what he's playing at, but hey, as long as our company isn't losing any clients, who caresif he's here to apologize or point fingers?"
"True, but it doesn't erase the fact that Celena's like a walking disaster. I can't fathom why she'deven come back to the Stone family. She's nothing but trouble from the moment she steps foothere!"
Tucker was not there to stir up trouble, but Reginald's expression was still thunderous, his eyesfrosty as he stared at Celena. With a disapproving huff, he warned, "Celena, you better keep ittogether! Don't you dare do anything else to embarrass the Stone family. I'll let today slide, but if youmess up again, don't expect me to be nice!"
With those words, Reginald took the expensive jewelry Tucker had brought and left.