But Lucas’s words only sought to rile Yvonne’s anger. “What if he never gets over it?!” she asked. “Is he going to wait till Stella’s body rots and stinks before he does something about it?!”“Calm down,” he replied. “None of this is my fault, so don’t take it out on me. It’s pointless.”Lucas reached out a hand and pulled her down to sit on his lap.“In two days,” he said, looking at her, “I’ll be leaving for a work trip. You’ll probably have to be home alone for a while.”Yvonne paused and turned towards him.“But you’ve always brought me along when you’re on a work trip!” she argued. “What’s the problem?”Hadn’t she always been by his side whenever he was on a work trip?“But it’s different this time,” he answered, looking seriously at her while tucking her hair behind her ear. “I might have to go to a very remote place this time. There’s been an infectious disease outbreak, and I don’t want you to be there. It’s very dangerous.”“If it’s dangerous for me,” she argued, “th
Xavier rubbed his brows, but he did not look all that surprised.“So you finally caught me…” he muttered.Of late, everyone in their social circle had been trying to get a hold of news about Weston from him. He had been able to fend off some, but someone eventually slipped through. Bradley finally caught him, though.“It’s totally pointless to say all these to me,” he told Bradley. “Weston does whatever the hell he wants now without the slightest care for the advice of others. No one can influence him or change his mind. He’s just too deeply obsessed with Stella Sealey. He won’t let go of her so easily, not even in death.”“Does he not understand what it means to let her soul rest?” Bradley was now so agitated that he grabbed Xavier’s collar. “The film is about to be released. By tomorrow, it will be shown in cinemas across the country. Why can’t he let Stella’s soul be in peace? Let tomorrow’s premiere be a last farewell to her.”“I can tell Weston everything you just said,” said
Henry was turning his wheelchair when he saw her tears falling, and a strange pain began to ache in his heart.He was stunned. It felt as if the person in front of him was not Angelina Thompson, but…He quickly closed his eyes, wishing to rid his mind of those messy thoughts.“I’ll try my best to persuade him,” he said, “but whether or not he’ll listen to me will depend on him.”He then swept a glance over at the woman in front of him and said, “Don’t ever show up in front of me again after this. It’s annoying.”As soon as he finished his sentence, he turned his wheelchair and left.Angelina watched his silhouette receding into the distance, making no move to chase after him.… All the commotion outside seemingly didn’t reach Stardust Mansion at all. Inside, Joan was on pins and needles. Devastated over Stella’s death at first, she was soon horrified by whatever was taking place there.Weston would carry Stella’s body around every day and go on with his daily life with the
Dr. Quirk paused after he spoke, then added, “There are many others who are very worried about you… and Stella.”He did not refer to Stella as a dead corpse right away and maintained a natural and casual tone as he spoke.“Stella has many friends who want to see her too, you know. Shouldn’t you let them meet her for a short while?”“No.” Weston quickly refused very decisively. “She doesn’t need those friends of hers. She only needs me.”He stroked her hair and gazed at her closed eyes. Emotions seemed to be churning inside his eyes… but he quickly recovered and regained his composure. When he looked up at the man in front of him again, all the tenderness in his eyes vanished, and only icy coldness was left.“If that’s all you came here to say,” he told Dr. Quirk, “then you can leave now.”Dr. Quirk knew that this was his last opportunity to get through to him. If he failed to persuade Weston this time, there wouldn’t be another chance.“Mr. Ford,” he began, “I know you still can
Dr. Quirk watched as Weston’s figure receded into the distance. He wiped the blood smear off the corner of his mouth and said nothing. As he struggled up to his feet, Joan rushed over to his side, asking, “Are you alright, Dr. Quirk? Should I call a doctor?”“No,” Dr. Quirk shook his head and told her, “I’m not sure if I’ve persuaded him just now, but if he still hasn’t changed his mind after this, then I’m really out of ideas…”After speaking, he let out a heavy sigh.Joan was very concerned too.“Who else in this world could knock some sense into him now?” she asked.… Meanwhile, inside the room, Weston placed Stella on the bed and covered her under a blanket. Then, he leaned down and gazed intensely at her.He was in a hurry just now, and her hair had become a little messy. Thus, he reached out his hand and smoothed the wild strands of hair on her head.He felt a rough sensation through his fingertips and suddenly realized that Stella’s hair was getting drier and drier. N
[What a great movie! It’s been so long since I last saw such a unique martial arts film!][I must admit that Guinevere Cohen really is talented. Her acting is so good! Simply outstanding!][Five stars for the director, the excellent script, and all the fantastic actors in this film! The cast was just perfect! Even though the main character had the most airtime, what surprised me the most was how brilliant the supporting actors were, especially the actress who played Sophie! She had very few scenes, and they’re all concentrated in the second half, but her role is just the cherry on the icing that made this film a killer!][I take back my words. I have to admit that I only decided to watch this because I was intrigued by the scandals revolving around Guinevere Cohen and Stella Sealey. I went in expecting to see a dumpster fire, but to my surprise, this movie actually turned out really good!]Those were the comments that went viral online. Many people had gone to see the film because
What Guinevere didn’t expect at all was that no matter how she tried to redirect the attention back to herself, it would always eventually lead back to Stella.Perhaps it was just the right time and place, but Stella’s role suddenly exploded in popularity. Sometimes the world just worked in mysterious ways without following any rules. It was as if, after her death, everyone suddenly became more understanding and forgiving, and the whole world seemed to start falling in love with her.Not long ago, Stella had publicly confessed to murdering during her trial, but in a blink of an eye, her role as Sophie seemed to completely overshadow her past sins—That, coupled with the ups and downs in Stella’s life and her harrowing experiences, had convinced everyone that, like Sophie, there must have been a reason behind her heinous act and that she must’ve been forced into a corner somehow.Everyone remembered the caged wedding and the woman trapped in a golden cage.Stella’s life seemed to
She had, in fact, routinely paid for these accounts to spread unfavorable rumors about other actresses, especially those who competed for her limelight.“I can’t believe it! They looked as close as sisters, yet she actually paid people to smear my idol!”“As expected of a spoiled rich socialite! She just does whatever she wants and smears anyone that comes in her way!”“Oh my God, the more this goes on, the more I have a feeling that this whole thing is not as simple as it seems…”“I felt a lot of sympathy for her when she lost her son, but I really never expected her to be such a horrible person!”“Let me tell you something—I was a part of the film crew, and I learned that Guinevere Cohen pretty much never even saw her son. When Wendy Ford brought her son to the film set to visit her, she didn’t pay much attention to the boy at all. In fact, the boy cried as soon as he saw her!”“I was a part of that film crew too, and Guinevere Cohen often bullied Stella Sealey on set…”The mo
Stella had rarely ever woken up before him.He had always been terrifyingly strong, but their lovemaking last night must have consumed a lot of his energy, leaving him so tired that he was still sound asleep.She stared at him and suddenly felt like doing something naughty. She pinched his nose and held her fingers there, trying to suffocate him. Unsurprisingly, he soon knitted his handsome brows and quickly woke up.He was surprised to see her mesmerizing eyes as soon as he woke up, which made him pause. He then took her hand into his and kissed it again and again.“Are you okay?” he asked with concern, remembering how wildly he ravaged her last night.She had only been willing to be intimate with him because she was under the influence of a drug, yet he had taken advantage of her and had his way with her over and over again last night.Stella did not speak. Seeing her like that made his expressions turn a little colder. He fell silent for a long time before he got up and sl
The moment Stella saw him, she flew into his arms and clambered onto his body. She kissed him again and again, trying to search for his breath so she could explore his body even deeper. All she wanted was to let him extinguish the fire burning inside her.Half an hour had passed, and the effect of the drug on her body was its strongest now.Weston swallowed his saliva. Without any hesitation, he pinned her against the bathroom mirror and kissed her vehemently on her face, her shoulders, then her neck.Stella could not stop herself from letting out loud moans. The sounds she produced only drove Weston wilder. Even the corners of his eyes began to turn red now.Luckily, there was still a thread of reason in his mind. He pushed her away and, while panting heavily, asked her, “Who am I, Stella?”But Stella’s mind was occupied with her primal urges. She ignored his question and grabbed his shirt collar, saying, “Let’s do it…” The sight of her filled Weston with a desire to just give
Weston paused, then simply replied, “Okay.”When he saw her changing into a pair of high heels, he followed her around and asked, “Where are you going?”“Oh, to a private concert.”Then she added, “If you’re going to spend the night here tonight, then please take care of Elias and Emma. But if you have to leave, I’ll ask Roger to come over instead.”“Don’t worry,” he said. “Just go out and enjoy yourself. I’ll be at home and take good care of the kids.”Stella paused suddenly, feeling inexplicably weird about what Weston had just said. It sounded like she was forcing him to stay at home and take care of the kids while she went out to have fun without a care in the world. She turned around to look at Weston, feeling like he was acting like a poor neglected housewife.She shook her head and tried to shake this terrifying thought out of her mind.When they arrived at the concert, Hayden offered his arm to her like a gentleman. They then walked into the private concert together, w
Stella’s words rendered Weston speechless. She was right. He had been the one to agree to let Stella date other people, so he must seem like a fool saying all those things to her.He withdrew his hands and forced himself to calm down a little. “I have no intention to stand in your way,” he told Stella. “I was only worried about Elias and Emma. Since they’re also here, I think you need to take their feelings into consideration.”The children could sense the strained atmosphere between the adults, so they just waited patiently on the couch with Roger, occasionally poking their heads out to look at their parents.Seeing his kids like that, Weston slowly added, “I’m only here to see the kids, so both of you can go ahead with your date.”Stella said nothing and just took Hayden’s hand and left.When they got downstairs, Hayden glanced at her and asked, “Are you sure you want to just leave him like that?”“I don’t know,” Stella massaged the point between her brows. “I’m not sure wh
Hayden Quirk arrived half an hour earlier than Stella did on their first date.“You’re much earlier than I expected,” he joked as Stella walked in.Stella was actually on time, but she still felt a little guilty when she saw him already waiting for her when she arrived.“The traffic is terrible today,” she said.“Don’t worry about it,” Hayden said, handing her the menu. “Mr. Ford expected me to wait for you for at least an hour.”“I seriously don’t know what you guys are up to,” she grumbled, exasperated, “but I hope it will at least be over soon. Just don’t drag it out and cause me any trouble.”She ordered a few dishes, then handed the menu back to him. Hayden took it from her, ordered a few more signature dishes that the restaurant was popular for, then looked at Stella with a faint smile.“Did you think this is all just a joke?” he asked.“What else could it be?”“I am serious about this,” he told her, his voice suddenly turning grave. “Since even Mr. Ford agreed that we s
Weston raised his eyebrows at Ben’s words. “But he’s divorced. He has an ex-wife.”“What’s wrong with having an ex-wife?”Ben found Weston’s comment strange. “This man has good qualities. Upon investigation, he has a very good personality too. He was an active member during college. He also has an amazingly beautiful resume. It’s normal that a man like him has been married before… Besides, hasn’t Ms. Sealey been married before herself? She even has two children.”Weston’s expression turned cold at once. “Are you discriminating against her?”“I’m not.”Weston said, “Or do you think she can only find a divorced man for her second marriage?”Ben panicked. “I wouldn’t dare!”With Weston’s ridiculous amount of nitpicking, they could find no one that would match Stella.Hayden sat beside and quietly reviewed Weston’s latest psychological health report. As he turned the page, he suddenly said, “I’m actually a little interested in Ms. Sealey.”Hayden laughed a little and turned to Wes
Stella opened her eyes and shot Weston a cold look. Then, she turned her head the other way.Weston did not touch her again. He knew she was probably angry with him, so he stayed silent.A few moments later, he reminded her, “Don’t be angry. That man is unreliable.”Stella propped her chin in her palm. “And what does that have to do with you?”Weston pursed his lips, setting his jaw in a tight line. He said, “I’ve promised to stop pestering you. It’ll be a promise. I’m fine with seeing you with another man, but at least find someone who makes me feel at ease.”“Why do I need your approval when I’m just looking for a date?” Stella found his words funny. “You’re just my ex-husband. Don’t you think you care too much?”Weston rubbed his brow, and his voice suddenly went cold. “If you don’t want me to keep pestering you like I just did, maybe you should listen to me.”Stella questioned, “Are you threatening me?”“No. I’m suggesting.”Stella was lost for words. Then, she suddenly
Stella froze for a moment when she heard the voice. When she turned around, she saw that Weston had appeared behind her at some point.Weston stared at the man behind Stella with a cold gaze and an icy aura around him. Weston had always emitted a strong aura around him. Anyone who saw him would immediately be terrified because of his intimidating aura.The man froze for a moment at Weston’s sudden appearance. He took a step back and quickly steadied himself before greeting Weston, “Mr. Ford.”He still had the same calm and gentle look. “I’m sending Miss Cicily back.”“I know. Don’t ever show up in front of her again,” Weston told him. “You don’t have to send her back. Stay away from her.”It would be a little inappropriate for the man to act a fool at Weston’s straightforwardness, so he tugged at his collar and asked Weston with a polite smile, “Mr. Ford, you should give me a reason, shouldn’t you? I’m having a good time with Miss Cicily.”“You’re the one who thinks she’s having
Stella smiled. It seemed like he had come prepared.Stella enjoyed chatting with the man. He was sincere and introduced himself properly as soon as they started chatting.The man was also a pianist and came from a scholarly family. Although not super wealthy, he was doing considerably well in the middle class. Stella would not need to worry about the quality of life with him, but that was about it. She certainly could not live a luxurious life.Stella had a good impression of him. She also talked to him a little more about piano music.Stella twirled her hair and smiled. She told him with a nice voice, “I’m sure Roger has already told you about my situation.”“I know.”The man looked at her gently and set the coffee in front of her. He said to her, “I’m very interested in you. I think we’re very suitable for each other. Our living standards nowadays have improved quite a bit. Not many look for a partner purely because of material qualities. People with emotional needs will search