Keegan gritted his teeth and said, "Did Uncle Wenham say that, or you?"Stella held onto his arm and whispered."Of course it's him who said that. I'm crazy about you. Why would I make up something like that?"Keegan was a bit dazed by her words. He bit his lip and asked, "Does Uncle Wenham really think that of me?""Yeah. And, he's got a point, you know? I couldn't even find a way to defend you. He also said that his calf is still trembling because of your little prank," she explained.Suddenly, Keegan recalled his unkind actions. He almost instantly trusted Stella's words. He frowned and said, "I thought he was there as a matchmaker for Trevor. I just wanted to get some information from him. I'll find an expert later to give Uncle Wenham a proper evaluation of his legs."Vermont could not believe what he was hearing. 'What is Keegan thinking? How could he fall for such a crude lie? Is his intelligence slipping due to his age?'Thinking of that, Vermont said, "Keegan, I have a
Vermont's words left Felicity stunned. "That's how I usually sleep," she said and defended herself."Oh, really?" Vermont did not believe her. "I remember you answering the door without a bra on when you didn't live with me. How do you explain wearing one to bed now that we're together? Are you putting up your guard against me? I can't even get a boner. What in the world can I do to you?""I-I'm not guarding against you," Felicity denied stubbornly. "I wear a bra because... because I read online that sleeping with a bra on prevents your boobs from sagging and spreading apart. Why would you think that I'm putting my guard up?"Vermont stole a glance at her chest and said, "Can't you just put it on after you've stimulated me?"Felicity blushed. "You don't even get a reaction when you watch explicit videos. How can I possibly help you?""I feel stuff when I lie in bed with you. Plus, the doctor suggested you to do it."Even though their voices were very low, Stella was sitting next
Vermont had assumed that Corbin was the biggest hurdle in his relationship with Felicity. However, little did he know that her resentful best friend was the real impediment.He knew his lies would be exposed if he consulted Luke. He tried looking for a way to dissuade his eager girlfriend from actively seeking medical attention for him. "Baby, we just consulted a doctor a few days ago. Let's finish one course of treatment to see the results before deciding if we should consult Dr. Quinn. Each doctor has their own approach, and I can't follow both. What if their methods conflict with each other? It might worsen my condition."Felicity hesitated upon hearing this."Dr. Quinn will be around for a while. Seeing him a few days later won't hurt," Stella casually added.Vermont wanted to shut Stella's mouth right then and there. He found her to be just as annoying as Keegan.Completely unaware of the turmoil beneath the surface, Felicity happily said, "Alright, let's finish this course o
The fact of Barbara's plagiarism was undeniable. However, she remained tight-lipped about how she obtained the design drafts. In other words, she refused to confess.The person in charge of Grandeur Gallery had also arrived at the scene. They claimed to have no knowledge of Chad's actions and declared that it was his personal endeavor. Nevertheless, they stated that they would appropriately compensate for any losses caused to The Velvet due to Chad's behavior since he was their employee.Barbara's file had not even been registered yet. She had not signed any contract with Grandeur Gallery, which meant that she was not officially their employee and, therefore, not under their jurisdiction.Barbara was ready to argue with the head upon hearing this. She accused them of colluding to deceive her. If it were not for the police's intervention, she might have gotten into a brawl with the person in charge.Grandeur Gallery distanced itself completely from the situation. Consequently, the m
The change in Stella's revenge tactics was all thanks to Keegan. He acted as her legal expert and educated her daily.Stella used to think that Keegan had a bad temper, but he was actually just stubborn. Deep down, he was a kind-hearted person. As for Stella, she held onto grudges, and she wanted to settle every score. This demonstrated the importance of having a partner with stable emotions and aligned values.Of course, there was so much more about Keegan that Stella had learned from. For instance, she imitated his calm and authoritative demeanor to assert dominance.Chris was clearly intimidated by her. His face turned green, as he bit his lips. "You're right, Ms. Hall. I'm sorry for being too soft-hearted."Darcie watched Stella and the others leave in the police car. She thought about the situation and turned to Wenham. "Honey, Aubrey called and said something came up at the company. I have to attend to it."Wenham nodded. "I'll have the driver take you.""It's okay. I can t
Keegan had been waiting in the car for Stella. As soon as she got in, she fumed, "How dare he strut around in front of me! I may not have caught him red-handed, but I'm not a fool!"Keegan opened a water bottle and handed it to her. "Here. Take a sip and tell me what happened."Stella took a few sips and cleared her throat before she said, "I know all this happened because of Chris! But, I don't have any concrete evidence that could link him to this incident. Otherwise, I would've fired him on the spot!"Stella had noticed the financial assistant as soon as she joined the company. She was quite attractive and about the same age as Stella.Stella had been busy with the new product launch recently and spent a lot of time in the store. She would run into the staff casually gossiping whenever she went to the break room or restroom.From those conversations, Stella learned that the financial assistant had been specially recruited and had a close relationship with Chris. Some of them ha
Back then, Keegan's memory was a blur after a few too many drinks. He could not recall what had happened. When he saw Stella in tears, he had no choice but to take her words at face value.Keegan was not one to offer apologies to smooth things over. Instead, he sent Aldor a snapshot of the Clivia and asked for his assistance in procuring a replacement that matched as closely as possible."Didn't you try transplanting it?" Aldor asked.Keegan replied, "I think I might've stepped on it. It didn't look salvageable."His words left Aldor at a loss for words. Aldor distinctly remembered that it was Stella who accidentally knocked over the plant. 'Since when did it become Mr. Kane's doing?'At that moment, he could not help but think that his boss was a little gullible. Keegan seemed to believe everything Stella told him.As Keegan reflected on bringing back the new plant, he recalled gauging Stella's reaction and noticing that she did not seem entirely pleased. So, in a misguided atte
Felicity hurriedly finished buttoning up her clothes and opened the bathroom door in response to Vermont's knock. "What's up?" she asked."The grilled fish is getting cold. Come on out and eat," Vermont urged."Alright, I'm coming."Vermont was already seated at the dining table when Felicity emerged from the bathroom. He waved her over. "You took a while in there. Were you constipated or something?"Felicity was speechless. "You're quite the pest," she shot back, as she glared at him. "Other couples go on dates. They sip on coffee or wine and explore various places together. But, with you, all we do is eat, drink, and sleep.Vermont handed her some cutleries with a grin. "Those are the basics of life. Who spends their days in an RV with a glass of wine? Will you be drinking when we have children?"Felicity was feeling a little stifled. "Can't we have a bit more romance? I feel like you didn't really woo me. The more I think about it, the more I feel like I just settled with what