Vermont replied, [I don't mind getting married right now if she wants to. But, she's a few years younger than me, so she's not in a hurry to get married. I'm the one who can't wait. As someone with experience, do you have any advice for me?]Keegan responded, [Just go with the flow. It's something that can't be rushed.]Vermont rolled his eyes and typed, [Did you text me just to tell me this?]Keegan replied, [No. I just wanted to ask how many kids do you plan to have?]Vermont rested his chin on his hand. [I haven't really thought about that. It depends on Miss Bandit. If she wants one, then we'll have one. Of course, having a son and a daughter would be ideal for me, but I don't want her to suffer the process of pregnancy twice.]Keegan agreed. [It'd be great if they could give birth to two babies. Then, they'd only have to suffer it once.]Vermont laughed, as he replied, [Hahaha. Do you have any idea how low the chances of having twins are?][I looked it up. The probability o
Chandler was shocked. After looking at how nonchalant and indifferent Keegan was, he fell into disbelief and said, "You're planning to use this incident for publicity?"Keegan replied flatly, "Chandler, have you already forgotten the time you ordered Jackson to donate expired bread after the earthquake happened in Langetown not long ago? Our reputation that was built over the decades and the countless donations we've made all went down the drain."Our PR team is still trying to resolve the negative impact you have caused the company. Now, I finally have a chance to turn things around. Chandler, as a businessman yourself, what do you think a businessman would do?"Chandler's expression turned ugly. "Keegan Kane, have you lost your mind after falling into the water? Are you seriously going to use your biological mother for a publicity stunt? Are you crazy?"Keegan played with the Newton's cradle on his desk and smiled with his gaze lowered. Then, he calmly said, "My mom has always wa
Chandler sneered, "Keegan Kane, don't try to mess with me. It was your slave's fault for standing in my way!"Keegan's gaze darkened. "Well, it seems like you don't want to settle this privately."He took out his phone and dialed 911, as he spoke. "Hello, my assistant was physically assaulted by someone, and I'd like to make a report about it. My name is Keegan Kane, and my ID number..."Chandler's expression changed. While Keegan was still talking on the phone, Chandler said, "Keegan Kane, are you out of your mind? Did you seriously just call the police for that?"Keegan glanced at him and proceeded to tell the operator his ID number.It did not seem as if he was pretending at all, and Chandler was afraid of escalating the situation. Chandler had finally managed to gain some advantage before Keegan returned, making Keegan feel somewhat threatened.However, after Jackson donated those expired bread to Langetown, the incident pushed those advantages back down.He was in a crucial
Aurora was dumbfounded. "Did you also hurt your head? Are you saying that you'd take another punch for just three hundred thousand?""Tsk," Aldor clicked his tongue. "Ms. Kane, you don't know how hard it is to survive these days. I would even do it for thirty thousand. This has got to be the easiest money I've ever earned in my life. Now I know why so many people love to stage accidents. To reap without sowing is such a wonderful feeling."Aurora was left speechless by his response. "I can't believe how money-minded you are! You'd let somebody hit you just because of money? Do you not have dignity?""Dignity won't put food on the table." Aldor chuckled and added, "If I were to punch him back, I'll get myself arrested when the police arrive."I might even end up offending his boss, which would make my life harder in the company."I'm just a mere employee here. How can I afford to do that? Three hundred thousand is worth a few months of my salary. So, what's more important? Dignity
'Does she think that all men find this attractive?' Aldor wondered to himself.Other men might find it attractive, but Keegan was definitely not one of them. When Stella talked to him using the same voice, his immediate reaction was to ask if there was something wrong with her vocal cords.Keegan did not appreciate that kind of tone even when it was from someone he loved, let alone someone that he disliked.As Aldor thought about that, he was impressed by how Keegan could put up with Jaylene for so long.Aldor answered, "Mr. Kane is in a meeting right now and can't answer his phone. If there's anything, you can tell me, and I'll forward your message to him.""How long will he be in the meeting?'"It's hard to say. It depends on what will be discussed. Sometimes, it would take around half an hour, but it could also last for three to four hours when—"Of course, Jaylene did not call to hear Aldor tell her how long their usual meeting would last. So, she interrupted him and said, "
Jaylene was taken aback, and she looked somewhat embarrassed. She quickly said, "Aurora, I was the one who asked him to help."Jaylene did not particularly like Aldor, but she knew that he was very important to Keegan. So, she could not offend him, at least for now.However, Aurora was not having it at all. "Jaylene, don't bother helping him. He's always trying to ingratiate himself. We have security guards working in the lobby. Why does an assistant like him need to carry bags? I'm sure that he's just doing this to flatter you."Jaylene would be more than happy to have Aldor flatter her, but that was not the case. So, she immediately took the things from Aldor's hands and said, "Aurora, it's not that serious. Aldor was just being kind. I'll carry them myself, then. Where's your office?"It was only then Aurora stopped messing with Jaylene. Then, she pointed at the end of the hallway and said, "Over there. Let me show you the way."After that, she headed toward the office.Jaylen
Aldor spoke gently. "Ms. Saun, you didn't have to. It's my duty to take care of Mr. Kane since I'm on his payroll. I'm afraid that I don't deserve a gift for simply doing my job."Jaylene said, "Consider it a gift from me on behalf of Keegan. It's just a small gift. Nothing too expensive."Aurora could tell that Jaylene was trying to build rapport with Aldor. After some thought, she said, "Jaylene already said that it's for you, so just take it already. What? Your dignity is suddenly worth a fortune?"Aldor was speechless.'She's definitely just taking her anger out on me,' he thought to himself.Aldor stopped refusing after what Aurora said, so he thanked Jaylene and took the gift bag."Ms. Saun, Mr. Kane is done with his meeting. I'll take you to him.""I'll come too," Aurora stood up and said. "I have something to discuss with him. Jaylene, let's go."Jaylene's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. 'Guess I wasn't wrong about her being thoughtless, huh?'When they arrived
Fortunately, Stella did not fall.She heaved a sigh of relief. When she was about to stand up and apologize to the person, she heard a sardonic voice. "Are you trying to take advantage of me in this dark place?"Stella got goosebumps all over and immediately jumped up.Spencer leaned back in his seat and looked at Stella with a smile. "Miss, you're blocking my view," he said slowly.The audience in the back row shouted, "Don't just stand there. Sit down. The movie has already started."With a tense face, Stella opened her phone to check her seat number, but unfortunately, her seat was right next to Spencer's.Coco pulled Stella's hand and looked at her with a widened gaze. It was as though she was asking her why she was not sitting.Stella took a deep breath and sat Coco down between her and Spencer.The opening credits were over, and the movie had started. Stella could feel Spencer's piercing gaze on her without having to turn her head.Then, she calmly pulled her cap down.
Keegan moved from initial resistance to reluctantly listening, and eventually to questioning."Why do these novels portray men as so stupid and brainless, yelling at the female lead as if they have intermittent explosive disorder?""Is the male lead sick? Forcing the female lead to donate a kidney, is he out of his mind?""How many years would they get for calling the police in their world?""Why is he so dumb? The supporting actress claims the female lead pushed her into the water and he believes it? Is checking surveillance footage illegal?""Stella, are you making fun of me?""I can't learn this. It all feels so neurotic. What does the female lead see in him?"Stella retorted, "Who cares if it's neurotic? Just mimic that stupidity, that's how these innocent women like men who protect them like that."Keegan was very reluctant, but his brain was more compliant than his body. Without needing to study deliberately, everything he heard stuck in his mind.So when Keegan mentione
Keegan's expression darkened with anger. "You're being completely unreasonable!"Stella crossed her arms, wearing an expression that seemed challenging. "You let her take it. Let's see if I dare."Jaylene hadn't actually wanted those junk items in the first place; she was deliberately trying to stir up discord between them. Now that her goal was achieved, she put on a sympathetic look."Keegan, I don't want it anymore. Don't be angry. Your health is more important. Didn't the doctor say to keep your emotions stable?"Turning her head, she reproached Stella. "Stella, are you here to help Keegan recover his memory or just to provoke him?""Shut up, you brat! Do you even have a say here?"Acting under the guise of a drama, playing the role of someone lacking in manners, was incredibly satisfying.She’d wanted to curse this brat for a long time!Jaylene's lips twitched, but she held back, tearfully saying, "Stella, if you don't like me, I'll leave. There's no need to humiliate me l
Jaylene understood the situation perfectly. Even though she didn't particularly like these cold, mechanical devices, she put on a pretense of surprise, saying, "Really, Keegan?"Keegan nodded. "Choose one you like.""Keegan!" Before Stella could finish her sentence, she couldn't hold back her sharp voice, "With your pile of junk that I can't even touch normally, she takes a look and now you want to give it to her? What's the meaning of this?!"Keegan frowned, apparently not comprehending her current anger at all. "Jaylene gave me a gift, and I'm giving her one in return. What's the problem?""What problem?" Stella's eyes started to redden. "I can't touch them, so why should she be able to? Have you forgotten, or do you have inappropriate feelings for her?"Keegan's expression darkened. "This makes no sense!"Jaylene secretly delighted in this, hypocritically trying to calm things down, "Forget it, Keegan. Since Stella minds so much, I don't want it anymore. You've strained your r
The standoff lasted for over twenty minutes before Keegan grabbed a book and knocked the beetle off Jaylene's neck. The beetle fluttered twice and suddenly flew up, landing on Jaylene's face.Jaylene screamed, rolled her eyes, and fainted.As she collapsed, the bug flew off again."Jaylene?"Keegan called out to her.He looked up at Stella and said, "You go start the car, I'll carry her to the hospital."As he spoke, he signaled to Stella.She understood and coldly grunted, "So troublesome."Walking over to Jaylene, she squatted down beside her and slapped her face twice.Jaylene immediately opened her eyes and reached out to push her away. "What are you doing!"Stella was prepared and had already moved back before she could be pushed.She shook her tingling hand and innocently said, "Jaylene, you fainted because of the bug. I was just saving you. Don't believe me? Ask Keegan."Jaylene nearly ground her teeth. Did she think she hadn't heard? She was intentionally exposing h
Her fingertips trembled with a mix of horror and excitement. Just as the teapot was about to slip from her grasp, Keegan suddenly said, "Jaylene, don't move."Jaylene froze, instinctively thinking Keegan had regained his memory. She had barely twitched when Keegan loudly stopped her again, "Don't move, absolutely don't move."Jaylene wanted to say something, but then felt an itching sensation on her neck, as if something was crawling slowly. Goosebumps erupted all over her body.By now, Stella had turned around and saw Jaylene standing stiffly with the teapot in hand. Her eyes quickly assessed the situation and then she noticed the beetle crawling on Jaylene's neck.It was an unknown species, not overly tentacled but as long as a little finger, its mouthparts slightly twitching, genuinely alarming in appearance.Stella murmured, "It's so big."Jaylene couldn't see what was on her neck, unsure if it would bite or if it was venomous. She stood frozen in place, her voice trembling,
Seeing him, Stella even lowered her eyes and softly praised, "Mr. Kane, you acted very well."Keegan glared at her, his voice low and intense. "If you keep watching like this, Coco will cut ties with me tomorrow."Stella replied confidently, "No, she won't. After accepting the red envelope, she can tolerate you a little longer."Keegan asked sharply, "Did you teach her to ask for red envelopes like this?""Don't falsely accuse me; I didn't teach her.""You may not have taught her directly, but you set an example. Have you forgotten how you always make me buy things for you?"Stella was speechless. Whenever she wanted Keegan to buy her something, she would often say, "Gifts are only surprises when given voluntarily. If reminded, it shows they don’t like me that much."It had to be said, Coco had learned the essence of it.Stella also felt a bit awkward, thinking that in the future, she needed to avoid such flirtatious conversations between spouses in front of the children. They
Could she figure all this out?Keegan frowned, casting a disappointed look at Coco. "Are you not listening to me now?"Coco raised her gaze defiantly and stated, "Aunt Stella taught me that if I don't want something someone gives me, I can say no. I don't want this hairpin.""Didn't she teach you that even if you don't like something, you should still say thank you?"Coco fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly said to Jaylene, "Thank you, Aunt Jaylene, but I don't want it."Jaylene hesitated with her hand extended, unsure whether to retract it or leave it there, managing a strained smile. "Then what do you like? Next time, I will get you something you do like."Coco asked, "Do you want me to do something for you?"Jaylene was taken aback. "What?"Coco replied seriously, "Aunt Stella says offering help without reason is either deceitful or thieving. Since you don't like me, why else would you give me something? You want me to do something for you, right?"Jaylene forced a s
Leighton's incident did indeed revive their suspicions.Jaylene was gullible, but Darcie might see through this scheme. "Keegan, why didn't you go to work today?" Jaylene chose to ask directly at first.Keegan remained composed. "I've been busy with the press conference lately and haven't had much rest. Now that things have slowed down, I thought I'd take a break and relax."Jaylene spoke gently, "You should rest well. Since you came back, you've been busy, and you've been postponing Dr. Stone's follow-up appointments. Keegan, I'm really worried about your health. Since you're resting these days, I'll arrange for Dr. Stone to give you another check-up. Stella has been living here to assist your recovery for so long. We need the doctor to give a clear assessment of whether there's been any improvement. Otherwise, it's not good for Stella's reputation to stay here so long, unmarried and under one roof."Keegan nodded. "Okay, please arrange it. Thank you."His response was decisive,
Stella had just descended the stairs when she heard that remark, causing her eyelids to twitch as she thought to herself, “Damn it! He really knows how to come up with excuses!”Upon hearing this, Jaylene's eyes briefly flashed with disdain, but she ultimately accepted the shoe covers Keegan handed her. As Keegan led Jaylene into the house, her eyes continued to scrutinize every corner.There were a couple of pillows on the sofa, couple mugs on the table, wedding photos of Keegan and Stella on the walls, and even headbands and hair ties scattered on the table. The house exuded an unmistakable feminine touch.Jaylene's expression darkened, but when Keegan turned to ask if she preferred tea or coffee, she adopted a gentle, harmless demeanor. "Tea would be perfect."Keegan invited her to take a seat and called for Maria to prepare tea. Jaylene spoke softly, "Keegan, I heard from Stella that you brew Dragon Well tea better than anyone else. Is there a special technique?"Stella paused