Stella nodded, "I understand. That's why I've brought a lawyer. In the event that any Vinci Rivera secrets were to be leaked to my father, and he uses them for personal gain, I'm prepared to compensate Vinci Rivera for triple the losses. I'm also willing to bear all legal liabilities associated with such actions. Relevant authorities have frozen my properties and assets. Should the described scenario unfold, these frozen assets can be directly leveraged to compensate your company through a mortgage arrangement with the bank.""The total value is approximately twelve billion dollars," Ted added.Everyone in the room was left speechless. While twelve billion dollars might not be significant for a company like Vinci Rivera, Stella's firm stance was equivalent to her solemn pledge on behalf of the entire Saun family. This inherently diminished the questioning voices.Stella looked at Chandler, "May I take my seat now, Mr. Kane?"Chandler was not happy. He let out a slight hum as a resp
The executives realized that the presentation was not a stalling tactic; it revealed significant advancement in Alex's research and development. It successfully addressed a fundamental aspect of photolithography technology.This achievement was nothing short of sensational for the entire industry.Upon approval of the experiments and the feasibility of mass production, it could shatter the foreign monopoly on this technology, presenting immeasurable commercial value.The executives whose views initially aligned with Chandler's were left momentarily speechless.After Jasper explained everything, he summarized, "Our R&D has reached the final experimental stage. It's inadvisable to introduce new team members at this point. If the results of this stage's experiments are leaked, the repercussions will be beyond imagination."Everyone comprehended the gravity of the situation, given their shared industry background.While Chandler might harbor intentions of gaining control over Vinci R
Stella disregarded Jackson and attempted to walk around him. However, he promptly positioned himself in her path. "Your loyalty to my cousin is truly admirable, Ms. Hall. Who knew you would put everything on the line just to shield his team? Let me remind you that he's already dead. All you're doing is only delaying the inevitable. There's no point in doing this.""Are you done?" Stella coldly glanced at him. "If you are, step aside."Jackson chuckled. "Keegan is dead, Stella. Vinci Rivera will eventually be under my father's control. I'm his only son. When he passes, Vinci Rivera will be mine. I'm not that concerned about a woman's marital history, and our families are compatible. You should consider marrying me. You'll still get to be the woman of the house in the Kane family."Jackson was attracted to Stella's looks. The memory of her being intoxicated on her wedding night lingered in his mind.Previously, he was afraid of Keegan and only dared to harass Stella discreetly. Now,
The car had already driven far away before Stella could react.Just as she was about to chase the vehicle, Aldor pulled up. He leaned out of the window and said, "Get in, Mrs. Kane."While trembling, Stella entered the car and stared ahead. In a hoarse voice, she said, "Quick! Follow that car!"Aldor was puzzled. "What car?""That white one! Hurry!" Stella urged in an agitated state. "I-I saw Keegan!"Aldor was taken aback. He hastily started the car without asking for more details.Since some time had passed, Aldor failed to catch sight of the vehicle. He followed Stella's instructions and went down two streets only to encounter a red light. By the time the light turned green, the white sedan had disappeared without a trace. Aldor was unsure of where to go next.He looked at Stella and asked, "Mrs. Kane, are you sure you saw Mr. Kane?""I wouldn't make a mistake like this," Stella insisted. "It was him. I saw his eyes! Check the surveillance and find the license plate of that
After taking merely a sip, Stella put the glass down and sank into contemplation.The bartender recognized her. There were a few reasons for this. First, she was easy on the eyes. Moreover, she had bragged about her husband being a top-tier tycoon the last time she was there. Third, the bartender realized that Stella was telling the truth when he saw Keegan arriving in a Bugatti to pick her up. Such events call for an unforgettable night.With evening still a bit away, the pub wasn't overly crowded. The bartender was busy cleaning his barware and struck up a conversation with Stella. "Would you like me to call your husband and ask him to pick you up?"Stella was taken aback. "You know my husband?""You were here last time and were quite intoxicated. I called him to come here and get you." Stella had given him Keegan's phone number that night.However, she did not recall that at all. All she remembered was being very drunk and engaging in some embarrassing antics.Keegan had taken
After settling the bill, Stella put on her mask and grabbed her coat before heading outside.Although the cocktails she had consumed did not have a strong alcoholic taste, their alcohol content was not to be underestimated. Having enjoyed a number of drinks, Stella felt fine while she was sitting down. However, when she stood up, she noticed a slight dizziness after taking a few steps.As she navigated her way out of the pub, she inadvertently bumped into a young man holding a drink. The man's beverage spilled all over him, and he grabbed Stella's arm, demanding an explanation.Stella retrieved a banknote from her wallet and handed it to the man. "Is this enough for dry cleaning?"Stella's hands were shaking, and the note fell to the ground. The man misinterpreted her intentions and refused to take the money. Instead, he seized Stella's arm and ordered an apology.Stella struggled to free herself. "Let go!" she yelled.However, the man persisted. "How dare you throw money at me?!
Stella, who was irritated by the questions, turned around and dismissively said, "So what if I did? Why are you following me? Do you want to be Keegan's stand-in?""Why would I want that? I'm not crazy," Spencer instinctively retorted."Then, why are you following me?"Spencer did not know what to say."I-I'm just enjoying the spectacle." He came up with a plausible excuse. "You dumped me back then, and now you're the one getting dumped. I'd say it's karma."Stella's anger surged when she heard that. Spencer noticed the change in her facial expression, and he felt a sense of satisfaction."Hey, if you genuinely miss Keegan, you can beg me. I'll pretend to be him reluctantly."Stella remained silent, and her face was tense."Alright, no need to beg. Just apologize to me and say you shouldn't have dumped me back then."Stella stared at the puddle of water on the road in front of her. She gestured him over and said, "Come here."Thinking that she was giving in, Spencer adjusted
Spencer's words were casual, but they triggered a moment of realization in Stella's mind. She had a perplexing expression on her face, which made Spencer feel uneasy. He assumed she might have seen through his thoughts, and he felt reluctant to meet her gaze.Spencer turned his face away and feigned indifference. "Take your time to consider. We can treat it as compensation for what happened back then."After waiting for a response that never came, Spencer turned around only to find that Stella had already gotten into a cab.When he was about to rush over, Stella had already closed the door, and the car sped away.Spencer's mouth twitched, and he cursed, "You heartless woman!"Stella arrived home around 9:00 p.m. Wenham and Trevor were about to go out and look for her if she were to return any later than that.Stella returned with a scent of alcohol. This made her father and brother worried. However, she acted natural and asked, "Dad, is Jaylene back yet?""Yes, she finished dinn