Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 547

A week had passed since Remington had last shown his face to Lizetta.

Lizetta herself had been laying low, only sharing a couple of songs she had composed while in Luminesia online, enjoying a rare moment of tranquility.

Barbara's funeral had been carried out with little fanfare.

On the day of the funeral, Stella and Martin had tried calling Remington several times, but he never picked up.

He missed the funeral, but Nathan and Hanna were there, supporting each other. A few photos from the funeral had leaked online.

In one of them, Hanna was holding Stella, gently patting her back in comfort, while Nathan and Martin looked on, grief-stricken.

The bond between the Dashiell and West families seemed unshaken.

The media had even speculated that the two families had already joined forces through marriage.

After Barbara's first week memorial, Stella headed to the Starlight Group office early in the morning.

She was dressed in a black dress, her right hand covered with a specially designed glove, her arm adorned with a black mourning band, and a small white chrysanthemum clip in her hair, which made her look even more delicate and pitiable.

She was followed by a servant, carrying two large bags of stuff.

Upon arriving at the CEO's office, she was immediately surrounded by colleagues offering their condolences.

"Miss West, please accept our deepest sympathies. You've lost weight."

"Why are you back at work so soon? You're so dedicated. Mr. Dashiell should really take care of you."

"Miss West, please take a seat. I'll go warm up some milk for you."

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Behind him, Cedric, who had coughed to signal the danger, was now frowning, trying to convey to his colleagues they should scatter and save themselves.

But the employees, clustered around Stella, didn't think Mr. Dashiell would be upset.

After all, Stella was Mr. Dashiell's secret wife, and her mother-in-law had just passed away. If anything, they thought Mr. Dashiell would be too heartbroken to be angry.

They even fancied they might get a bonus for comforting his wife during work hours.

They stayed put around Stella, who turned to face Remington with tears welling up in her eyes, looking slightly anxious.

She softly said, "Mr. Dashiell, I came to thank everyone for attending my mother's funeral."

Everyone exchanged knowing glances, understanding the need for secrecy in their boss's marriage. It was all about keeping a low profile.

However, their shared understanding shattered when Remington, with an icy demeanor, commanded, "Gathering and chatting during work hours will be noted. Expect a deduction from this month's bonus."