'It seems like the Saun and Hall families don't value their sons at all,' Stella thought.As she thought about that, she called Leighton. It did not take him very long to answer.Leighton's voice sounded as cold as ever, "Stella, is there something I can help you with?"Stella cleared her throat, "We're going to play Mah-Jongg. Do you want to join us?"Leighton was surprised. He pursed his lips and said, "I'm not very good at it.""Well, that's great—no, I mean, that's okay. I'll teach you."After the "relationship" went public, Leighton rejected all the other jobs besides the annual New Year Gala. So, he was very free at that time and agreed to play.Stella immediately sent the address to Leighton.Very soon, they met each other at Unit 902 of Clouditude International.Indeed, as he had said, Leighton was not good at playing at all. He lost a few hundred dollars in just an hour.The three showed him their Venmo QR codes, saying, "Thank you, Leighton," and waiting for him to
Since Leighton publicly announced his "relationship," his company wanted to end his career for the very same reason.That was how the industry worked; One could choose not to make money, but one could not hinder others from doing so.Vermont, who worked in this field, understood the ins and outs of it very well.Leighton's popularity in the industry was unmatched. Many eyes were eagerly preying on him, hoping for him to collapse so they could take over his place.However, before the media could expose any scandals about him, he announced the "relationship" that could ruin his career, which was why the company got so angry.Leighton just had not expected that they would go to this extent.Felicity read the post and realized that it was posted by an account with very few followers.He was a paparazzi who gained sudden fame by exposing a popular male star for cheating on his wife during her pregnancy, which got everyone talking online.He had exposed many things about many celebri
Nicole grinned, "You're just afraid of losing, skinflint."She looked around after saying that. "Who lost the most money?" she asked.The other three people all unanimously turned to look at Leighton.Nicole turned around and gently kicked Leighton, "Stand up noob. Watch how I win everything back for you."Leighton's eyelid twitched, "You're a noob!"Nicole smirked, "What if I can do it?"Leighton remained unbothered, "It means that you have a gambling addiction."Nicole chuckled lightly, "If I win your money back, you have to kiss me when we go downstairs later."Leighton replied nonchalantly, "Dream on."Nicole stopped teasing him. After chasing Leighton away, she took his spot.Stella was still concerned about how the rumors online would affect Leighton, "Ms. Aspen, how about we handle Leighton's matter first before playing?"As Nicole looked at her tiles, she said, "No rush. Let them go on for a while longer."Stella looked at Vermont, and he gave her a reassuring look.
Stella stood at the side like a prop while they kissed.Some sharp-eyed netizens noticed that the person standing next to the couple was the same girl who touched Leighton's face in the car earlier. They wore the same clothes!They could not figure out how Nicole could stand that.However, after some time, Nicole posted on Facebook, sharing a screenshot of a Venmo payment with the caption: [I won some money from your cousin. She won't be angry at me, right? @LeightonHall]She subtly told the netizens about Stella's identity.The netizens were puzzled. 'Cousin?'Then, Leighton replied under the post: [She will. She tends to hold grudges.]The netizens were shocked!'That was Leighton's cousin?' They could not believe it.So, the hashtag #NicoleMeetingHisFamily quickly trended on hot searches.The entire Facebook was chaotic.[I started supporting you since your debut, yet you're acting like Nicole's pet now.][Leighton didn't even hug her. She was the one who kissed him. Lei
"Are you sure? I've actually gained a few pounds." Julian helped Stella with the bag and said jokingly, "But you certainly looked chubbier now. You must be eating well at Keegan's house."Stella suddenly felt like smacking this kid. With a stern face, she said, "Shut up if you don't have anything nice to say. I'm curvy, unlike a skeleton like you. Your limbs are so thin that they make you look weak. I doubt any girl would be interested in you."Julian snorted, "I'm still growing.""Cut the nonsense and help me buy things."Every New Year, Stella would buy a lot of things to give to the children at the welfare center. The kids loved receiving gifts from her; it reminded them that someone still cared for them.When Stella was picking the gifts, Julian said, "Stella, you don't have to pay for my tuition fees next year."Without looking at him, Stella put some items into the shopping cart and said, "Did you hit the lottery?""Nope." Julian cleared his throat and said, "I should be a
"She's sleeping at home. Keegan went to visit the relatives this morning. She complained that the gifts he bought were too expensive and got into a fight with him. So, Keegan left her at home. She's probably still crying in her room.Aldor was puzzled."Who does she think she is? Does she think everything has to go her way?"Dahlia clenched her fists as her expression turned extremely ugly, "Really? Have they been fighting frequently these days?""Yeah, Stella still thinks that Keegan is the same as before. She still believes that he would always put her first. He doesn't even remember her now. I bet even her presence annoys him."Dahlia closed her eyes, "Where are you now?""Me?" Aurora paused. "I'm at home too, pouring some oil on the floor. She's going to slip and fall when she comes downstairs later. Let's see if the baby in her would survive this."Aldor got even more confused.Dahlia's grip tightened, "Good, good job."Her tone sounded somewhat strange, and Aurora felt u
"No, thanks.""Alright." Aldor took out his phone and said, "I'll just tell Mrs. Kane Sr. that you rejected me then."Aurora suddenly widened her gaze, "W–Wait a moment!"Aldor looked at her. She clenched her fists and stammered after a long pause, "Fine, let's go."When they arrived at the cinema, and Aurora saw that Aldor had booked tickets for "Motives for Murder," she wanted to leave. However, he forcibly dragged her into the screening hall."Are you out of your mind? Why are you forcing me to boost the box office for Stella?"Aldor said, "Put your grudges aside. This movie has a very high rating."Before Aurora could say anything, the person sitting beside them said, "How outrageous. I booked a ticket for a comedy, and they're playing a lousy suspense movie. Who wants to watch this crap that is full of low-level actors and actresses? They're even trying to cheat their box office numbers."Aurora shook Aldor off, "What are you talking about? Your ticket says 'West Moon,' bu
Stella recollected herself and shook Paul's hand, saying, "Thank you very much for your support to the welfare center."Paul not only covered his face, but Stella also realized he was wearing gloves when she shook his hand.She could feel that Paul's hand was not very big. She had not met a man with such small hands before. She wondered to herself, 'Could it be because he's short?'Paul said, "Money is something you can't bring with you when you die. I'm just trying to help as many people as I can before I end up on the sickbed."Paul spoke as if he was going to die anytime and had accepted his fate.Stella looked at him from head to toe. He was wrapped up so tightly that the only visible part about him was his eyes.'But he doesn't look very old. What a strange man.' Stella thought to herself."H–Have you been well over these years?" Paul suddenly asked.Stella was taken aback as her gaze deepened, "Do you know me?"Paul's expression remained the same as if that was just a ca