Stella's expansion into the lower-tier market had been successful. Many jewelers from out of town now flocked to Rivera for supplies.Stella would arrange business discussions at Olivia's property, attracting several influencers with millions of followers. Some of them even documented their stays at the hotel.Olivia was adept at running a business and did not mind investing some money. She renovated the hotel and introduced several convenient services. With influencers endorsing the place and Olivia's effective management, Regal Banquets increased its reputation in Rivera.'Stella had done me a significant favor,' Olivia thought.She gracefully acknowledged the compliments and commented, "Stella and Keegan share a deep bond. They won't break up that easily, even if he can't recall it right now. We, as outsiders, should watch as things unfold and avoid picking sides. Standing on the wrong side could very well bring trouble to us in the future."The group of wealthy ladies resonate
Keegan paused for a moment before muttering, "I'll talk to them."As he reached for the cup of milk, Stella swiftly picked it up and downed its contents before he could touch it.Her action puzzled Keegan.After finishing, Stella looked at him and said, "Lorraine prepared this for me. Do you want some?"Keegan stared at her without saying a word.Stella smirked and said, "Beg me, and I'll pour some for you."Keegan withdrew his gaze and stated, "You can leave if you're done talking. Don't disturb my work.""Hmph!" Stella pouted, took the cup, and walked out of the room.Not long after she left, Maria and Lorraine entered Keegan's study, respectively.Maria's eyes were red when she emerged.Stella assumed Keegan must have spoken harshly due to his memory loss. She wanted to go in and talk to him about it but opted not to. She realized she did not know what he had told Maria, and meddling with how he does things might only make things worse.After Lorraine came out, Stella ask
Stella's expression immediately changed. "You useless thing! My average cost has been raised to six dollars now! How can I show off my thriftiness to Keegan?"Keegan was speechless.He cleared his throat softly, and Stella stopped, quickly hiding the cup behind her back.Keegan looked at the broken pieces on the floor and suggested, "Why not just sit on the floor? I can still see them."Stella froze.She angrily brought her hand from behind her back, glaring at Keegan. "Why didn't I hear you coming up? Are you trying to scare me?"Keegan glanced at the door, which had finally stopped swinging after he had pushed it, and remarked, "My bad, next time I'll just tear the door down."His comment left Stella completely speechless. She cursed in her mind, 'What an asshole!'Ignoring him, Stella grabbed another cup, determined to give it another try.Keegan approached and crouched down. "What are you doing?""Isn't it obvious? I'm drilling the cup."Stella marked the bottom of the c
Keegan stared at the leaves for a while before saying, "It's not symmetrical."Then, with a gentle flick of his finger, he made one leaf fall off. Satisfied, he remarked, "There, that looks better."'I'm going to kill him!' Stella seethed inwardly.She gritted her teeth and swiftly reclaimed her cherished plant. "You're such a troublemaker!" she snapped.Keegan grabbed her hand. "It's getting late. Maria can help you out tomorrow.""Maria doesn't really know how. She just waters them, but some flowers don't need much water. I haven't been here for a while, and many of my flowers died. I can't just leave them alone."Gently cradling the potted succulent, she turned to Keegan with a smile. "Do you think it's beautiful?"Keegan found himself ensnared in her sparkling eyes.Stella did not have any makeup on, revealing smooth skin, and her disheveled hair cascaded gently around her ears.In the breeze, her hair danced, and her long lashes fluttered slightly. Keegan couldn't help bu
As soon as Aurora entered the room, she overheard Dahlia speaking in a hushed tone, looking nervous as she held her phone, engaged in a conversation.What Dahlia had said left Aurora deeply shocked."Are you saying Cordelia knows about it too? No wonder she immediately agreed with Stella staying in the Royalpark Villa!"Calm down? How can I calm down? It's easy for you to say! If Keegan remembers what happened, I'll be the first person he kicks out of this house!"She's been taking that medicine for so long, why can she still get pregnant?"Absolutely not!"We can't let the baby stay. Keegan would never allow her to live in the Royalpark Villa without the baby. I'll have nothing to worry about as long as he can't remember what happened."Aurora's face turned pale. She tightly gripped the glass to prevent her hands from trembling.However, the sound of the door closing caught Dahlia's attention, causing her to abruptly end the call. Upon seeing Aurora, she breathed a sigh of rel
"Okay," Aurora murmured, lowering her head.Dahlia gestured dismissively. "You should go back and get some sleep."However, Aurora remained rooted to the spot. Instead, she asked Dahlia, "Mom, is Stella pregnant?"The look on Dahlia's face changed as she spoke in a serious tone, "What did you hear?""I couldn't catch everything. I just heard you mention her being pregnant," Aurora inquired softly. "Is it true?"Dahlia had raised Aurora from infancy, and Keegan had once locked her up for a few days because of Stella. Considering the deep-seated conflict between them, Dahlia seemed to believe there was nothing she couldn't share with Aurora."Your brother was previously planning a divorce," Dahlia disclosed, "but suddenly brought her back to the Royalpark Villa, claiming he needed her assistance."Even Cordelia hired a nutritionist to take care of them. I suspected something was amiss and had your uncle investigate."Turns out, your brother lied about why he wanted her to stay. T
After all, in high-society families, the collective interest of every member always came first.As Dahlia thought about that, her expression relaxed. "Alright then. Find a reason to move into the Royalpark Villa and seek the right moment. Also..."Dahlia lowered her voice as she continued, "Keep a close eye on Keegan and Stella. See if he really treats her coldly as rumored.""I got it," Aurora affirmed.Dahlia picked up the glass of collagen drink from the table and handed it to Aurora, instructing, "Drink it."Staying there longer will make Stella drop her guard. It's crucial that no one suspects your involvement."Aurora took a sip of the collagen drink and asked, "Mom, is it true that Jackson is unrelated to Keegan's case?"Dahlia paused momentarily before saying with a cold expression, "Would the police release him if he were involved? Stella is the sole reason Keegan was kidnapped. If she hadn't interfered with Marshall, the kidnappers wouldn't have mistaken Keegan for him
Aurora halted for a moment, then asserted, "Maria, are you thinking straight? Every room in this house belongs to my brother. Who is she to have a room here?"She pointed at the room as she spoke, "Throw her things out now.""Where will Ms. Hall stay if you stay here?"Aurora started to get impatient. "What do I care? That's none of my business!"Maria looked at her before shifting her gaze to Stella. "Ms. Hall... I..."Stella was surprisingly calm as she said flatly, "Maria, help me pack my things up. I'll go out to make a call.""Okay," Maria responded. Then, Stella went outside with her phone to call Keegan.Keegan was en route to the meeting room when he noticed Stella's call. He paused and informed Aldor, "You head in first. I need to take this call."Aldor acknowledged and proceeded ahead.Stepping aside to a quieter area, Keegan answered the call. Stella's voice emerged from the other end, "Keegan, did you invite Aurora to stay in your house?"Keegan furrowed his brow.