It wasn't until Weston questioned her again that she came to her senses and answered, "It was nothing. It was just a colleague from the crew."He paused for a while, then Stella said, "I've been out too long, so I'll hang up first. We’ll talk about it later!"She was getting braver and dared to hand up on him directly.Weston put down the phone and stared at his phone screen with darkened eyes....On the balcony.A gust of wind blew, making Stella more awake.She shook her head. Fortunately, Yates had come to remind her just now; otherwise, standing here for too long would lead to suspicion.Just as she was about to leave, she saw him walking out of the bathroom and smiling at her. "You're done with your call?"She nodded.Yates went up to her and walked side by side with her. "Did I scare you just now?"Stella smiled. “It’s fine.”"It was too dark just now, and I didn't see you on the phone. So, I thought you were standing there alone. Sorry...""It's okay." Stella looke
Yates didn't know what was wrong with him.He looked at her and felt like doing it, so he did. "I'm sorry." He apologized as he saw the frightened look on her face.Stella avoided his gaze. "Let's go back to the private room first.""I’m going to get some air, so I won't be going in for the time being." He rejected her invitation.Stella nodded and turned around to leave.As she walked, she quickened her pace, as if afraid of being caught up by the people behind her.Her heart was beating a little faster, not because she fancied him, but because she feared the trouble coming along.She wasn’t stupid. She knew Yates’ actions just now meant something.But she had no interest in relationships, and she had never even planned to develop a relationship with people in the circle.Besides, she couldn't have anything going on with other men at all with Wenston around. Even if she got out of his control one day, she wouldn’t choose people from the entertainment circle to date.It was t
He went out to look around but couldn't find him. He had thought Yates had gone looking for Ella, but she was back, and Yates wasn’t, so he was a little worried.Guinevere took a sip of wine, looked at Brooke, and smiled. "I don't know. He probably went somewhere else. Just give him a call.""His cell phone is still with me..." Brooke said anxiously, "I can't let anything go wrong right now."Guinevere glanced in Stella’s direction and suddenly uttered, "Yates is already this old. His fans should be able to accept it if he is in a relationship, right?"Brooke didn't know why she said this and was a little wary. "There’s no such thing..."Guinevere raised her chin in the direction of Ella and said, "If the two of them are together, you have to tell me. I don’t want Yates to misunderstand me because of my fight with Ella.”Brooke’s face dropped immediately. "How can you think such a thing? Yates has nothing to do with Ella! They don’t talk much, so how can they be together?""Is t
Weston put away his phone, leaned over slightly, and with one shot, he cleared the table directly.Xavier was stunned and immediately clapped his hands. "Your skills are unmatched."He walked to him, looked at the scene in front of him, and sighed, "Are you determined to win a meal from me?"Weston didn’t say a word but walked to the bar and took a sip of the champagne.The white sportswear highlighted his tall figure and flexed the tight muscles on his arms.The waitress on the side stared at him a few times, then quickly looked away, feeling a blush creep on her face.Whenever Weston came, it would be a feast for their eyes.Usually, the men who came there were middle-aged, fat, and disgusting. Men with charming faces like Weston often stood out from the crowd and attracted attention.Weston leaned against the bar, took out his phone, and glanced at it again.On the screen, it was shown that Stella was walking in the corridor with another man, who seemed to be her colleague.
Daisy came out from the side and wiped his sweat with a towel. "Mind your tongue and don't provoke him. You just made up with him. Do you want to fight with him again?"She had been watching the two playing billiards by the side just now. As Xavier’s companion, she did her due diligence—she carried his clothes, brought him water, and wiped his sweat for him.At work, she was his secretary. But after work, she was his girlfriend.Xavier suddenly grabbed her by the wrist and looked at her. "I can’t believe you got into character so easily. Are you being caring to me?"Daisy frowned, broke free from his grip, and said, "I was just giving you a friendly reminder. Whether or not you listen to me is entirely up to you."As she spoke, she turned around and was about to leave.Xavier stared at her slender back with hazy eyes.She was dressed in a caddy suit today, and her hair was tied into a high ponytail, which was his favorite style.He had always liked women who were confident and
Weston put his hand on the coffee table and looked at the closed bathroom door. His eyes darkened.Inside the bathroom.The shower was turned on, and warm water enveloped Stella.She was standing under the shower head, and just as she closed her eyes, the door was suddenly pushed open— A gust of cold air came in.She opened her eyes instantly. "What are you doing?"She subconsciously covered herself and frowned. "I'm taking a shower! Get out first."Weston didn’t listen to her but walked in directly and pressed her against the bathroom wall. "Do you have nothing to tell me?""What am I supposed to tell you?" Stella held his arm and said helplessly, "I'm a little tired. Let me take a shower first, okay?"'I haven't taken the medicine yet. He can’t possibly want to do it here, right…?'Although it wouldn't be the first time the two had fooled around in the bathroom, she was now conscious, and if he came to her directly, it would only be stiff and painful.He didn’t say a wor
She lowered her head and saw a head buried in front of her, gnawing at something intently.Stella shut her eyes, grabbed his shoulders with both hands, and tightened her grasp slowly.Besides the noises of water, there was a mix of other noises from the bathroom.Only after some time had passed did they gradually stop.Joan was initially cooking in the kitchen, but the noises coming from the bathroom were too loud.After serving the dishes, she quickly returned to her room with a red face.In the bathroom.When Stella was carried out from the bathroom wrapped in a towel, she was a little anxious. Even with no strength left, she still instructed Weston, "Take me to get dressed first..."She didn’t want Joan to see her like that.“Don’t worry. She’s back in her room. No one would see you.”Hearing this, she was relieved.He carried her to the dining room, sat down, and let her lean against his arms.Stella struggled to sit up but was held down by him. "Why are you moving arou
The Ford family had discussed Zachary's birthday banquet.It was obvious that the child was essential to the two families, especially to the Cohen family. It wasn’t suitable for Weston and Guinevere to get married during the cooperation period.The child had become a bond between the two families, so both parties had agreed that they should organize a big party so that everyone in the circle would know their unbreakable relationship.Among the rich, they liked to exclude each other, but they also liked to form alliances with the powerful. The higher their rank was, the more cunning they were.Wendy hugged Zachary in her arms and asked the butler going in and out of the house, “When will Weston and Xavier come back?”The butler instructed the gardeners to remove all the flowerpots, then stood straight and looked at her. "Mr. Weston and Mr. Xavier are already on their way. Ms. Cohen still has work today, so I guess she will be a little late.""I don't care about her..." With Zachar
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