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
"Hey, guys, the hotel is not far from here. I'll take them there, let them rest, and then explore the night market nearby later. You two have had a busy day. You should head home and get some rest," Jaylene suggested.Stella considered for a moment and agreed. "Sounds good. I actually have plans to meet a friend for a hair appointment."After leaving the restaurant, Stella used the excuse of her friend picking her up to part ways with Trevor.Not long after Trevor had left, a white Audi pulled up. Stella opened the passenger door and got in. The driver was her best friend, Felicity.Felicity took Stella by surprise, as she was dressed in all black, along with a black mask."What's with the ninja outfit?" Stella asked."Don't you know that you've got to dress the part to avoid drawing attention? Spies often wear black in old movies."Stella rubbed her temples and said, "That's because there were no lights.""Huh?""Wearing dark clothes made sense back then. But, nowadays, with
Stella clutched the coat, and her breath was hitching with emotion. The nurse struggled to get the garment out of Stella's hand and called for her to let go.Snapping back to reality, Stella released her grip and apologized.The nurse found that Stella's behavior was odd, but she was in a rush to wash the coat. So, she did not dwell on it much and left.Suddenly, Stella's phone vibrated in her bag. She answered the call and whispered, "Come up to the twelfth floor."Felicity arrived promptly.Stella shared her discovery with Felicity, who was astonished. "Did you get a clear look?""Felicity, that coat is the same size as the one Keegan wore, and it has bloodstains on the back. I don't believe this is just a coincidence. I feel like Keegan is here. I can feel it." Stella responded in excitement.Felicity was always supportive of her best friend. Although she found that the situation was odd, she said, "Then, let's go in and see what that wolf is up to!"Stella had considered th
The elderly man in a wheelchair watched the unfolding chaos and tried to defuse the situation. However, his wheelchair slid forward and bumped into Jaylene. Unable to maintain her balance, Jaylene tumbled to the ground. Meanwhile, the wheelchair was about to tip over when Trevor entered the room.The girl accompanying him was visibly startled and rushed over to support the wheelchair. Feeling annoyed, she turned to Stella and said, "Why would you push Jaylene?"Felicity promptly defended Stella and said, "When did she do that? The old man slid over in his wheelchair and bumped into Jaylene!""Who are you two? How dare you barge into my grandfather's hospital room and try to justify your actions?" the girl asked.Trevor stepped forward quickly to apologize. "Sorry, Mr. Foster. This is my sister, Stella. She probably had something to discuss with Jaylene and followed her here."While helping Jaylene up, Trevor pulled Stella aside and whispered, "Let's talk outside."However, Stella
Felicity was taken aback. She thought that Stella would eventually give up after searching for so long, but it turned out that she did not give up at all.Felicity thought that what happened was somewhat miraculous, so she immediately told Vermont about it as soon as she arrived home. "Let's not talk about whether the handwriting and bloodstained clothes that Stella saw are real or not. But what are the odds that Trevor appeared at a time like this? It's just too coincidental, don't you think?""Me?" Vermont took a bite of an apple and said, "I think Stella has a ridiculously good imagination for thinking that Keegan was hidden away by Jaylene. Don't you think that Keegan would've at least given us a call if he's fine? No matter how capable Jaylene is, she can't possibly stop a living man from leaving, right?"Felicity propped up her cheek and frowned. "That's true, but I've always felt that Jaylene isn't a good person. She said that she was going out with a friend, but how did she