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
Shelley shook her head, "He had only come here twice and brought cash on both visits. The last time he came, I noticed him taking the medicine for curing cancer. He's probably very sick."Stella thought about the sparse hair on his head when his hat fell off earlier. She figured that it was probably a side effect of chemotherapy.'Could it be that he just wants to do some good deeds because he knows his time is running out?' Stella thought to herself as she frowned, feeling that there was something fishy about Paul.Also, it was unusual for one to donate cash these days.He came with a hundred thousand on his first visit and two hundred thousand on the next. Carrying all that cash alone was difficult and not safe at all.She lowered her head to look at the photo, and all that was visible was the eyes. Her finger paused on the photo for a few seconds before she opened WhatsApp and sent Trevor a message.[Trevor, can you look this person up? His name is Paul Morant.]Trevor was st
Darcie pursed her lips and said, "Wenham, do you still remember when Caline was just set up, the perfume formula created by Freesia was leaked?"Wenham paused and then frowned without saying anything.It was a long time ago. The younger generation, including Aurora, had no recollection of that event. Wenham, however, was aware of that.The formula was leaked by an intern.Upon completing the internship, the intern took the initial formula and switched to another company. Consequently, the formula had to be discarded, and the manpower and resources invested went down the drain. It was not until a year later that Caline's classic fragrance, "Secret Garden", was introduced, and the company was finally able to recover from that setback.Darcie continued softly, "I'm not being unreasonable, but it's a lesson from the past. Because of what happened, Freesia had established a rule in the company, stating that Caline would never hire another intern. This rule has not been broken for many
"Enough!" Wenham then shouted with a stern expression, "Rules are not meant to be blindly followed. When we went abroad previously, you were robbed in a supermarket parking lot. If Sonia hadn't seen it and shouted for help, you wouldn't even be here now."Now that her father has passed away, the least we can do is offer her an internship in Caline. Yet, you're bringing up the rules. If you want to follow the rules so much, you wouldn't even be qualified for an interview!"Jaylene's face turned pale. After Wenham married Darcie, he had been doting on her ever since. He had never uttered such harsh words toward her.'If I'm not qualified, then what about Stella?' Jaylene said inwardly.Keegan, who initiated this conversation, spoke flatly, "Uncle Wenham, calm down. Jaylene is just worried that history will repeat itself."Stella lifted her brows, as she was impressed by how good Keegan was at flattering Jaylene.As expected, as soon as Keegan spoke, Jaylene's eyes turned red. She t