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.
In the movie, the stage lights shone on her face, while her entire body remained in the shadows as if it was trying to tell the audience something.The scene then rewound to thirty years ago, and it focused on the hands that poison the roommate.The hands were large with popping green veins, and there was a yellow female headband on the wrist. It was identical to the ones that the girls wore during their final dance on stage.Then, the movie ended abruptly.As for who the culprit was, the movie left it to the audience's speculation.The cliffhanger immediately made the audience discuss who the culprit was. Some said that it was Ralph, who was played by Leighton because the hands looked like they belonged to a man.Others thought that it was Georgia, who was portrayed by Stella because Stella's hands were not small in real life.Stella could not help but lower her head and glance at her hands.'Are they really that big? They're okay, I guess,' she thought to herself.However, t
Stella was dumbfounded.Seeing the puzzled look on her face, Spencer felt somewhat better. He was not a substitute as he had thought before.Before he could say anything more, Stella spoke, "No. Who gave you the confidence to think that you can be as handsome as Keegan?"Spencer's face instantly turned red in anger."Are you blind? How am I any less handsome than him? Not only that, but I'm also younger than him. The number of women swooning over me could populate a small country!"Stella could not help but laugh, "If you're so confident, why are you so desperate to compare yourself to Keegan in front of me? To me, no one in this world can be better than him. You're just embarrassing yourself here. Instead, you should just ask your girlfriend whether you or Keegan is more handsome. She'll undoubtedly choose you without hesitation. It's the same thing."Spencer snorted, "I just can't stand the fact that you think an old man like him is better than me!"Stella's eyelid twitched, "
Stella stroked her chin, realizing that Coco was actually very good at socializing.Spencer liked Coco very much. He took her hand and left the screening without saying anything to Stella. Stella could not stop them, so she got up and followed them.On the same floor of the cinema, there were many things for children to play with, such as claw machines and arcade games.Coco rarely came to a place like this. She found everything amusing, making her want to try everything.Stella took out her phone, intending to buy some tokens for the arcade games. However, just as she was about to pay, Spencer stopped her and beckoned a staff. After hearing what Spencer said, the staff nodded and quickly retrieved a stack of tokens.Stella was puzzled, "Do you own this place?"Spencer scoffed, "I paid for all your expenses even before I started making money; how could I let you spend on anything now?""I have a husband," Stella said."Just shut up," Spencer retorted.Stella kept quiet and sta