Stella did not feel like wearing her high heels. So, Keegan, who was being a good boyfriend, carried Stella all the way back.In the elevator, Stella wrapped her arms around his neck to show him the bangle on her wrist."Do you think this bangle is worth ten million?""It's probably more. The finishing on this piece is exceptional, and Marshall's aunt would never sell it for just ten million."Stella was taken aback. "Did she buy this from Marshall's aunt?"Keegan nodded. "I was there at the auction. Vermont also had his eyes on that piece of raw titanium. But he thought that the price was too high, so he gave up on it. In the end, Marshall's aunt won the bid."It turned out that the titanium purity was extremely high, and it was worth way more than the final bidding price. That made Vermont regret not bidding for it very much.Vermont just could not get his mind off it, and he kept asking Marshall about it in the group chat. However, Marshall went overseas and had no idea what
Stella was speechless.She tugged on Keegan's hair and pulled him away from herself. Then, she cleared her throat and tried to cover up. "He's drunk."Keegan ignorantly corrected her. "I'm not."Vermont tried to suppress his laughter and said, "Doesn't look like it to me either."Keegan kept quiet.It was only then he realized that there were two audience members standing behind him, which explained why his girlfriend had stopped him earlier.He frowned in annoyance and said, "What are you two doing here in the middle of the night?" Keegan was extremely irritated."We want to help Stella tally the gift list," Felicity said."Your brother-in-law moved so many things here just now. The two of you will probably have to count the gifts until tomorrow if we don't help. We're just trying to be a good friend," Vermont chimed in.Keegan replied, "We can continue some other time if we can't finish today. It's not urgent anyway.""That might be the case for you, but do you think Stella
Trevor pressed his lips together and pocketed his phone. He stood up, walked over to Jaylene, and said nothing. Instead, he picked up the bowl of porridge from the table and offered it to her. "Come on. Eat something."Jaylene had been quietly sobbing. Her grievance intensified upon hearing Trevor's voice, and her sobs grew louder. She grabbed her blanket to cover her head and said hoarsely, "You don't have to worry about me."Trevor sat at the edge of the bed, gently removing the blanket from her head. "Dad asked me to look after you. Don't be stubborn."Tears welled up in Jaylene's eyes. "If Dad didn't say anything, are you just going to ignore me? Now that you have your real sister, you don't need to find emotional solace in me anymore. Is that why you won't even look at me?"Trevor did not reply but instead repeated what he'd said earlier, "Come on, eat. The porridge is getting cold."Jaylene felt even worse. She swatted the porridge out of Trevor's hand in one swift motion, g
Jaylene's expression turned extremely sour at that moment."Trevor, where's the record book for the gifts? I can't find it. Did you forget to put it out?" Stella asked."The record book is with me. Why do you need it?" Trevor replied."So I can refer to it for giving gifts in the future. Where are you right now? I'll have someone come over and pick it up."Trevor chuckled. "You just focus on receiving the gifts. You don't need to repay any favors. I'll keep the record as a reference."Stella hesitated for a moment. Her mind was racing, but she held back. "Trevor, I've received tons of gifts. It would be inappropriate of me not to reciprocate.""Why's that? Dad has given out gifts over the years, more than what's listed here. Just accept them and don't worry. Dad and I have you covered."Trevor suddenly seemed like a rock in Stella's life."Then... I'll accept them for now. I'll return the favor when you get married," she whispered.Trevor could not help but laugh. "Sure."Aft
"A complete set of black pearl jewelry from Tahiti," said Felicity."A pair of imperial green jade earrings," added Vermont."A bracelet with blue diamonds from South Zuluford.""A carved jade statue of Jesus."The two sounded like they were reciting a song. Upon finishing the list, they embraced in feigned emotional display. Felicity pretended to sob, "I'm so envious. I'm afraid my best friend will suffer, yet I'm jealous that she'll be driving a Land Rover. This is so contradicting."Vermont joined in, "I'm scared my best bro will outshine me in looks, yet I'm also worried he'll enjoy a life of luxury. This is happening all too soon. What should I do?"Stella and Keegan were speechless. 'No wonder these two can get together,' they thought.Seeing the two continue their act, Keegan walked over and playfully kicked Vermont's backside. "Enough of that, or I'll chase you out."Vermont retorted with a middle finger.They then finally settled down and commenced a serious inventory
"When I mentioned a stable customer base, I meant that most of their clients are regulars, and many of them have connections to Darcie or the Saun family," said Vermont."If you want to profit in the world of jewelry and precious stones, you either cater to the high-end market, dealing with those willing to pay a premium price, or target the mass market. That's where you find products made from discarded materials, skillfully polished to mimic the real thing. They're affordable for the general public, allowing them to own a piece or two without breaking the bank. With high sales volume, you can still make a decent profit."The Velvet focuses on the high-end market, and Darcie's connections serve as her entry to that exclusive clientele. As for the mass market, Darcie thinks it might dilute the brand image, so she avoided it. They've already established a stable relationship in their high-end market. If you take over, all Darcie has to do is ask, and your clients will turn away and ru
Keegan did not quite understand what Stella meant, but he caught on to her teasing tone. He grabbed a low stool to sit beside her and casually rolled up his sleeves. "Today marks your official return to the Saun family, so you're getting special treatment."With that, he gently submerged her feet into the water."Am I not getting this treatment anymore after this?" Stella asked."You'll get it upon our remarriage. The treatment you'll receive as Mrs. Kane will be higher than that of my girlfriend. Today's a special exception for you to enjoy in advance," Keegan explained."I don't remember getting special treatment when I was still married to you," Stella pointed out."Well, I was a useless husband back then. All I had were my looks. Now, I'm trying to be better by washing your feet!" Keegan chuckled.Stella was quiet. Considering the context, she could not argue with Keegan. He was an excellent flirt. He could always take a casual remark and weave it into something more, making
As Wilfred, Edith, and Daryl's family prepared to depart, Stella took a leave from the set to accompany them to the airport. Amidst the farewells, Edith gently held Stella's hand and whispered, "Your grandpa and I are getting older, Stella. We aren't as robust as we used to be. Otherwise, we'd love to stay a bit longer. I can't believe we've only just reunited, and now we have to part again..."Tears welled up in Edith's eyes, and Stella's heart twinged. She comforted her and said, "Grandma, Uncle Daryl has gifted us a private jet. Once all the formalities are sorted out, I can fly over whenever you want to see me."Edith's spirits lifted. "You don't need to come too often. Once or twice a month will do. You work too hard. Remember to take good care of yourself.""Okay, Grandma.""Why didn't Keegan come?" Edith suddenly asked.Wilfred snorted. "He's probably feeling guilty!"Stella was taken aback. "He wanted to come, but I didn't let him. I was afraid you might feel uncomfortabl