"I never thought that your acting would make him believe it!" Diego praised Stellina again, but this time his tone was lower than before.On the other hand, Stellina still felt uncomfortable after receiving so many compliments. If indeed the plan is successful, then Stellina can help her father in getting a lung donor."You can trust me from now on," replied Stellina after being barely able to say anything.Diego had already finished clapping and nodded his head at Stellina's words. "Yes, I can trust you. As for the original plan, you have done well. But..."Stellina immediately raised her eyebrows and looked at Diego curiously. She didn't answer anything to wait for the man's continuation. The man stared back at her."This is just the beginning. I haven't seen how you act in the middle of the plan until the end of the plan," continued Diego, his tone implied threat. It was as if there was any concern that Stellina would mess up their plans later.It was clear that Stellina understood
Diego took a deep breath of relief. "Eston is back from here, at least you succeeded at the beginning of the plan," he said to Stellina.At first Stellina didn't understand Diego's sudden change in topic. However, after remembering that she had deliberately chased Eston away gently, Stellina immediately rubbed the nape of his neck."Was it wrong for me to send him away?" asked Stellina, suddenly feeling worried.Diego shook his head as he put his cell phone in his blazer pocket. "Not at all. You just woke up from a coma and need rest, your reasoning is quite reasonable.""He won't suspect anything, will he?" Stellina was still thinking about the bad possibility of her attitude towards Eston earlier."Of course not. If you know how Vellina is, she's much worse at kicking him out than how you were earlier," Diego answered without any hesitation.Stellina shook for a moment. I don't know if it's just his feelings or not, but from the start he always hears about Vellina's attitude which i
"It will be given to Ariana?" Diego held back the steps of a maid-woman who was walking down the aisle carrying a tray of food.The maid-woman whose steps suddenly stopped was suddenly surprised by Diego's arrival. For a few moments, the maid-woman was motionless for a moment with a shocked expression on her face and nodded her head awkwardly."Y-yes, Mister Diego. What's wrong?" asked the maid-woman who sounded awkward to Diego. The maid woman was worried that she had made a mistake.With a crooked smile, not showing any anger at all, Diego held out both hands."Just let me bring this food to Ariana." Diego provided assistance to the maid woman, but unfortunately the maid woman took one step back while shaking her head slowly.The maid woman before Diego smiled. "No need, Mister Diego. If you're feeling overwhelmed with work—""Not at all. I'm done with my work," Diego answered quickly. He really wanted to check on Ariana's condition after being too busy dealing with Stellina matters
Seeing Ariana's behavior that couldn't stop laughing made Diego shake his head. Diego's two eyes that radiated happiness looked at Ariana for a split second. Curious how the porridge tastes in Ariana's mouth."You like the porridge?" he asked. He knew that the porridge made by the maid woman that Ariana was eating now was indeed Ariana's favorite.Not just once, Ariana would repeatedly ask for this porridge if she was sick.So Ariana answered with a nod without hesitation. Ariana immediately swallowed quickly."See, Papa, I can chew fast. The porridge is so good!"Diego chuckled the umpteenth time. He stretched out the back of his hand to Ariana's forehead and felt her daughter's temperature."Hmm..." Diego thought for a moment, considering. "The patient's body temperature has started to normal. Not as hot as yesterday. Is the patient feeling better?"Ariana was silent for a moment letting Diego's hand on her forehead. After Diego kept his hands away and looked curiously at Ariana, wa
Suddenly Diego was surprised to hear Arianna's whining that was too sudden."Hey, hey, shhh. Arianna, you're still sick too. Your fever hasn't cooled down that much—""Arianna is recovering! Want to meet mom now! Papa, what if mom misses Arianna?!" avoided Arianna who still couldn't be persuaded by Diego.Diego took a deep breath. He should have heard Arianna's first refusal earlier, Diego knew this would happen. Even though he was worried because Arianna was still sick, Diego couldn't force his daughter."Okay honey. Let's go to the hospital to see mom now, okay?"Arianna, amidst a whining expression, then smiled broadly. "Really?! Arianna met mama?"Diego nodded his head. "Yes, honey. Now you're ready, okay? But don't make too much noise later because Mama is also in the process of recovering."Arianna nodded her head obediently. There were still tears in her eyes, but Arianna was more cheerful than before."All right, daddy!"***"Miss Arianna will come here." Fabian gave a notific
Not long after Ariana go back home, Fabian led Stellina into a private room, where a screen flickered to life, displaying a compilation of videos featuring Vellina. "Stellina, we need to make sure you understand the person you're trying to imitate," Fabian explained.Stellina watched intently as the videos showcased Vellina's glamorous lifestyle, commanding presence, and interactions with various individuals. The screen filled with scenes of Vellina attending high-profile events, confidently addressing the mafia members, and even engaging in tense confrontations.Stellina's eyes widened as she absorbed Vellina's mannerisms, the way she held herself with authority and commanded attention. "She's... quite formidable," Stellina remarked, her voice laced with a mixture of awe and apprehension.Fabian nodded. "Indeed, Vellina had a unique presence within the Pacnozzi family. You must embody her confidence, assertiveness, and the way she carried herself."Stellina studied the videos, carefu
After weeks of practice and guidance from Fabian, Stellina felt a growing sense of confidence in her ability to portray Vellina convincingly. She had studied Vellina's mannerisms, speech patterns, and even her subtle gestures, striving to replicate them as accurately as possible. Stellina knew she couldn't be a perfect copy, but she was determined to embody Vellina's essence to the best of her ability.As she delved deeper into the role, Stellina realized that she could use her near-death experience from the accident as a justification for any deviations in her behavior. Whenever someone questioned her about the changes they noticed in her compared to the old Vellina, Stellina could attribute it to the transformative impact of the accident.This realization brought a sense of relief to Stellina. She understood that she didn't have to strive for absolute perfection. The narrative of personal growth and change would help her navigate potential suspicions and provide a plausible explanat
As Stellina stepped into the Pacnozzi family mansion, she was greeted by a gathering of curious Pacnozzi clan members. Their eyes fixated on her, filled with anticipation and concern. The news of Vellina's car accident had spread, and they were eager to learn about her latest condition.Whispers filled the room as the clan members exchanged hushed conversations, stealing glances at Stellina. Some wore expressions of genuine worry, while others couldn't hide their curiosity about the changes they expected to see in Vellina after her near-death experience.Stellina took a deep breath, reminding herself of the role she had to play. She had to convince them all that she was Vellina, the daughter of Eston Pacnozzi, despite her own reservations and the challenges she faced in mimicking Vellina's unlikable personality.She straightened her posture, ensuring her composure matched Vellina's usual air of confidence. With each step forward, she could feel the weight of their expectations upon he