At first, Stella thought she was being sensitive. However, the strange gazes at her grew more and more until someone vandalized her desk and wrote foul words like "bitch" and "cunt" one day. Only then did she realize that things were not as simple as she thought.The person who vandalized her desk was promptly caught. That person was Kevin Blamer.Back then, he was like a martyr. He acted obnoxiously even when he faced his class teacher. In the end, the teacher finally managed to get him to explain his motive after threatening to meet his parents.It turned out Kevin was a loyal fan of Sophia. He had been following Sophia since the adoption incident.He said that Sophia was not happy after she got adopted. Everyone in the family kept an eye on her. Sophia's sister—Stella—often bullied her. She made her eat her leftovers and wear her old clothes.Stella was confused. She was certain that she did not do such a thing.Then, Kevin opened Sophia's Facebook page to confront Stella.[S
Kevin snorted icily and said, "We're talking about how you ill-treated your sister. Why are you avoiding the topic?""Ill-treated?" Stella ruminated over the word. Suddenly, she asked Sophia, "Sophia, in our family, did mom and dad or me mistreat you?"She immediately feigned a terrified expression. "N-No... Everyone's really good to me. Stella always shares whatever she has with me and is kind to me. Stop it, Kevin."The more she continued her act, the more Kevin thought he was punishing the evil and upholding goodness. His sense of heroism was off the charts. "So kind to you that she made you wear her old clothes and eat cake that's close to being expired? Stella Jewell, did you think no one would remember these incidents just because Sophia deleted her Facebook account?""That's what I was wondering too," Stella suddenly said with a distressed expression.Then, she continued in a sorrowful tone, "Sophia, I genuinely treated you like my own sister since you came to the Jewell fa
Those few contracts were from companies that the Kane family had linked him up with, so he could not help but suspect that Keegan did that on purpose because he knew something.'Whether he knows or not, the biases in his words were just too obvious. No matter how cold Keegan is toward Stella, he won't stand by idly and watch her get wronged,' thought Albert.Albert felt a little annoyed.'I should've known. But, how could Stella come to the jewelry exhibition alone when Keegan's still injured?' he thought.At that thought, Albert immediately changed his tone."What are you saying, Mr. Snyder? Stella's my only daughter, so I obviously love her. It's just that Sophia was adopted. I feel bad that she's all alone with no one to rely on, so I can't help but sometimes take better care of her. Since you're not a father yet, you obviously wouldn't know how hard it is to be one."Vermont smiled. Suddenly, he said, "I heard Sophia got a new car a while ago. It cost around 2 million. Keegan
"You really misunderstood, Mr. Snyder. They're both my daughters, so I naturally won't side with any one of them. When Stella got married, money was tight for me, so her dowry seemed a little meager. The car Sophia drove is mine. She went to pick it up for me. In the future, she'll drive the old car. After all, she'll need a car as a mode of transportation to go to work."Vermont raised a brow. "Is that so? Since you are now well-off, you should compensate your daughter's dowry. Otherwise, how embarrassing would it be if others heard about this?"His flattery put Albert on the spot.'Doesn't he have a public persona of loving women? He'll have to demonstrate it somehow, right?' wondered Vermont.Albert's expression stiffened, as he was resentful and furious. However, he suppressed his emotions and said with a smile, "Of course. I'll prepare it when I get home."Suddenly, Keegan peered at the bracelet Stella was looking at earlier on. Then, he said coolly, "The color of this bracel
Keegan glanced at Stella's expression. Her eyes were narrowed and seductive as if she was a fox that had eaten to its heart's content.He swallowed. Just as he was about to speak, Vermont cut in and teased, "Stella, why don't you ask if the bracelet comes with a free gift? Keegan looked like he likes free gifts."Keegan's expression darkened. "Since when did I like free gifts?"Vermont blinked."Did Stella give your pair of socks to Marshall after you two had a fight last time?"Stella chortled. "It's not that he doesn't like free gifts; he just isn't happy with me casually disposing of his things. It's simply him being possessive."'Possessive...' thought Vermont.He smiled with his eyes for a while. Just then, someone came over looking for him. After he bid them goodbye, he walked away.Stella grabbed Keegan's hand. "Come on. Pick one."Keegan lowered his gaze and looked at Stella's pale, smooth palm. Then, he slightly tightened his grip.'I always say that all Stella think
Stella did not lift her head. "Back then, I already have someone I like, so why waste other people's time?"Keegan froze. Then, his gaze involuntarily darkened."How's this one?" Stella stood up.She added, "Take a look. What do you think?"Keegan lowered his gaze and glanced at it, "As expected of your aesthetic."Stella smiled. Just as she was about to take the credit, she heard the rude bastard casually finish the rest of his sentence. "It's tasteless as usual."The smile on Stella's face froze. She removed the cufflinks in irritation and returned them to the salesperson.Keegan thought she would pick him a new pair. In the end, she leisurely went over to look at the diamonds.After she looked at the rings, she looked at the necklaces. Once she finished looking at the necklaces, she looked at the bracelets. However, she just would not look at the cufflinks.Keegan followed by her side. Finally, he could not help but ask, "Aren't you buying me cufflinks?"Stella finally had
Sophia blurted out, "It's so unfair! What right does Stella have!"She married into a wealthy family and has the Kanes backing her up. She is useful to the Jewells now. So, of course, your father would take her side," Hylda replied calmly. "Put more effort into getting a good match. Then, your father would pay more attention to you.""No family in Rivera could compare to the Kanes," Sophia said nonchalantly.Hylda frowned. "Don't target the Kanes. The only marriageable option left is Jackson Kane. In all aspects, there is too much of a difference between him and Keegan. Plus, he has a bad reputation. He's a womanizer, not a good choice for marriage.Sophia scoffed. "What about Keegan Kane?"Hylda's heart sank. "Don't even think about it. Keegan wouldn't take any interest in you. Even if he does, he would just fool around with you. He won't marry you. Do you really want to go through what I've been through?"Sophia pursed her lips and remained silent, but she was unconvinced. 'If
Carter, however, was very talkative. He chatted for a long time with Keegan.Lowe's Corporate specialized in web development and could be considered one of the most advanced technologies in the country. They had many dealings with the Vinci Rivera Group.The data processing system that the Vinci Rivera Group was equipped with was created by Lowe's Corporate. It could be said that the two companies had a close partnership in their businesses.Stella stood aside in boredom as she was uninterested in the topic of their conversation. She thought, 'Keegan's conversation might take a while. Should I leave?'As she was thinking, Carter suddenly asked, "What's keeping you busy these days, Mrs. Kane?"Stella snapped back to reality. "Nothing much, apart from tending to the garden at home. I'm quite the idler.""I heard you took theater when you were in college, Mrs. Kane. Don't you take acting gigs?"Suspicion rose in Stella's heart. 'Why would he ask about my acting career out of the bl