Hyland Riley moved quickly. That afternoon, he brought the prepared share transfer documents to Crystal Foster. Once she signed them, Crystal withdrew her complaint as promised.
Giving away such a large portion of shares for nothing left Hyland looking grim.
When they got home, he and Stella had another big argument, leaving Stella in tears for several days.
Meanwhile, Crystal took some time off from the research institute and stayed home. Somehow, the group of wealthy women she knew got wind of the situation and came over with gifts, claiming they were visiting her because she was unwell.
"Thank you for coming all this way, but I'm fine now," Crystal said with a smile, welcoming the ladies as they gathered for afternoon tea and gossip.
"Mrs. Foster, do you remember Hazel Morgan? She just got married a few days ago to a man in his fifties. She's his fourth wife," one of the women mentioned.
