Jaylene had always believed that Keegan stood apart from other men. She trusted that he wasn't one to judge solely based on appearances but their personality as well. The only obstacle between her and Keegan was the time they spent together or the lack thereof.Unexpectedly, Stella shamelessly clung onto Keegan despite him declaring the annulment of their engagement and her having heated moments with Marshall. From Jaylene's perspective, this conduct resembled that of a woman who lacked decency.Unsure of Jaylene's thoughts, Darcie softened her tone. "Plenty of good men exist in this world. The situation between Keegan and Stella is complicated. He isn't your perfect match. You should put a stop to your feelings sooner. Stella is entirely focused on Keegan now. This is your chance. Invest your energy in Caline. Establish a solid foundation quickly because, in the end, your customers are what matter most, not just shares."Jaylene was not enthusiastic about the idea. With Keegan unab
Stella halted and turned around with a smile. "Where to? Galaxy Avenue, Century Mall, or Briller Plaza? Which mall would you like to go to, Mr. Kane? Are we driving there, or are we taking a cab? If you prefer a cab, I can arrange it right away."The immediate switch in her demeanor left Keegan speechless.Her flattering tone was usually the type he detested. Yet, when Stella spoke like this, he not only didn't mind but even felt a peculiar sense of pleasure. He found it adorable.Keegan pressed his fist against his lips, coughed lightly, and averted his gaze. "Let's drive. You choose the place.""Then, let's go to Briller Plaza. They offer goods with a better value for money there.""Sure."Stella made an inviting gesture. "Mr. Kane, come upstairs. I'll help you change."Keegan scowled and asked, "Is one million dollars not enough? How come you want to take advantage of me?"Stella's remark was a playful tease, not meant to be taken seriously. However, Keegan's response caught
Kayla was busy cleaning mud stains from her pants, regretting her choice of white attire. Muttering complaints to herself, she assumed the approaching footsteps were from the restaurant staff. Only when she finished did she look up and see Marshall standing by the table.Startled, Kayla cleared her throat and said, "You're here. Why didn't you say anything?"Marshall chuckled. "I wanted to hear what you were complaining about."Kayla felt embarrassed at the thought of her criticizing the person who plagiarized her friend's work and Marshall for choosing the restaurant. She was annoyed that she had to walk the stretch of road and dirtied her pants on the way."I was mainly complaining because I dirtied my pants," she explained.Marshall pulled out a chair and glanced at her, amused.Kayla licked her lips and lowered her eyes. "I don't usually act like this," she said softly.A light laughter came from across the table.Kayla was taken aback. She looked up into Marshall's eyes, a
Marshall spoke slowly, "Now, I'm no longer shocked at the cases I hear. The darkness in people has no limit. It's all just human nature. What could be scarier or worse than humans? We often insult people by saying they're vultures, snakes, pigs, or dogs, but if those animals could speak, they would say that being human makes us worse."Kayla was stunned. It was then that the anger she felt for her friend dissipated.Following that, Marshall asked more questions related to the case. Kayla was only inquiring on behalf of someone else, so she wasn't clear about some details. With Marshall's consent, she passed his number to her friend.Finally, she asked, "Mr. Moore, do you think my friend could win this case?""This person has copied the book title, characters, and story structure from the original text and claims it's only a rewrite. This goes beyond conventional plagiarism—it's a clear case of copyright infringement. The next steps depend on your friend's goals. Does she want a sim
Kayla took a breath before looking at Marshall. "Mr. Moore, your question is quite intrusive.""Sorry," He apologized in a warm and clear voice. "But I can't ask you for a favor if you have a boyfriend.Kayla was puzzled, "How so?""I'm afraid my mom might catch on."This did not clear things up for Kayla. "Can you be more explicit?"Marshall sighed. "My family is pressuring me to get married. My mom keeps introducing potential matches to me all the time. I can't avoid it. I thought of finding someone to deal with the issue temporarily. If she sees me with someone, she might ease up on the pressure."Kayla blinked in disbelief. After a while, she said, "You want me to assist you in fending off blind dates?"Marshall looked at her and asked, "Is that okay?"Kayla didn't speak. She knew that Marshall liked Stella. 'Keegan has amnesia now. It's the perfect opportunity to make a move, yet Marshall has done nothing to pursue her.'After some contemplation, Kayla thought of the mess
"Don't you think that calling me by my last name sounds a bit too formal?" Kayla remarked.Marshall thought about it for a moment, appearing somewhat unsure.Kayla smiled and added, "How about you start calling me by my first name?"After a brief hesitation, Marshall nodded and said, "Alright, Kayla."Kayla was feeling butterflies in her stomach when she heard his deep and articulate voice. 'I really need to find a boyfriend soon. Otherwise, I might fall for him with all this banter,' she thought.Following their meal, Marshall insisted on driving Kayla home. Given their agreement, Kayla didn't object. They were currently in Rivera's financial district, home to major corporations that attracted socialites and young elites.As they prepared to leave, Kayla encountered a few familiar faces and exchanged brief greetings.Only when Kayla got into the car did she realize Marshall's strategic choice for their dinner location. Regardless of her response, dining in this area would undou
The teacups Stella had bought looked cute, but the craftsmanship was crude. Keegan wondered if they were even safe to use."I can't carry anything else. If you're gonna buy more, you'll have to carry it yourself," he said as Stella went into another store."Sure. I can do that," Stella replied and pushed the door open.'Isn't she pregnant? How come she complains about back pain after lying down for a while but is fine despite shopping for hours?' Keegan took a deep breath and followed her inside.Upon entering, a salesperson warmly greeted them, "Hello, ma'am. Are you looking to buy some clothes for your husband?"Keegan paused, only now noticing that they had entered a men's clothing store."We're just browsing," said Stella.The salesperson then suggested, "We have a new spring collection. You can have your husband try them on."Stella looked at the clothes and intended to consult Keegan. However, she noticed he had deliberately averted her gaze, seemingly uninterested in eng
"Do I need to remember something to be mad? You didn't call me to try on any of the clothes, yet you called me over for a freebie!" Keegan exclaimed.His reaction rendered Stella speechless."That shirt isn't cheap, you know? It's originally priced at 800 dollars," said Stella."I'm not short of 800 dollars," Keegan declared with a stern face. After that, he added, "Hurry up. I'll wait for you outside." With that, he left the store.'Why is he upset for no reason?' Stella muttered to herself.The salesperson asked if she still wanted to redeem the shirt, and Stella replied, "Yes."As she walked out with her items, she saw Keegan talking on the phone.Before she walked up to him, she heard Keegan say, "I'm free tomorrow night."It was then that Stella's ears perked up. Keegan happened to turn around and promptly moved aside upon seeing her.Stella was in disbelief. 'How dare he walk away to avoid me from hearing his conversation!'With a stern face, she asked, "How much longer