Stella was the first person to appear before me, and I wasn't surprised at all. She came with an air of sharpness when I had just arrived at my office.

Approaching my desk, she looked down at me for a while. With a hint of disdain, she uttered two words, "Let's talk."

I calmly gestured. "Sure, have a seat."

She unceremoniously took the chair before me, arrogantly looking at me. "I've underestimated you."

I chuckled at her words and replied, "You shouldn't have underestimated me."

"I only saw you as the second Annalise," she said bluntly.

I stared at her, anger rising from within. "So, you repeatedly targeted me? Are you trying to handle me the way you did with Annalise? Pushing her off a cliff and then trying to drown me. You're ruthless, but your methods aren't that clever!"

My eyes remained fixed on her, refusing to back down.

Apparently, she didn't expect me to be so straightforward. After a moment of silence, she suddenly relaxed and laughed cunningly, looking at me with a