Felicity snorted. "Quit pretending. Do you think I can't smell all the women's perfume on you?"Vermont lifted his arm and took a sniff. "Is there any?"Then, he laughed and added, "You didn't even touch me. How could you smell anything on me? Are you a dog?""Stop the nonsense. What's up with you? You pretended to be drunk when drinking with them and wanted me to call first to pick you up?"Vermont leaned back on the seat, took a bottle of water from behind, and twisted the cap open. He said, "If I hadn't been this drunk, do you think they'd let me leave?"Felicity rolled her eyes. "Why bother drinking with them then?"He thought inwardly, 'Do you think I want to? I'm only doing this for your scheming best friend.'However, he said something completely different from what he thought. "Well, I just wanted to show off that I have someone to pick me up now when I get drunk outside."Felicity shot him a disdainful look. "You're out of your mind."Vermont took a sip of water, then
Stella swept her gaze across the three people before her and compared each of them to their submitted resumes.The youngest applicant seemed to have experience driving for corporate leaders, and he spoke somewhat arrogantly. Every time Stella asked a question, he would habitually add a sentence like "My former boss would...", which irritated her.Then, she turned to the second applicant and asked him about his preferred working hours and if he had any salary requirements. He revealed that his daily wage was above average, he was only willing to work eight hours a day, and he also requested that the company provide accommodation.Stella was fine with his request, but there was one thing she was curious about. "With such a high daily wage, why did you quit your last job?"The second applicant was taken aback as he stuttered and said that he got bored of working at the same place and wanted to change jobs.Stella glanced at the company where the second applicant previously worked and
The man was in so much pain that he could not even get up.Stella was stunned. Then, she turned around and saw the driver she had just hired, Larry Bard.He looked calm as he stood between Stella and the man who tried to attack her.Xavier quickly stepped forward and subdued the man on the ground with the help of others."Ms. Hall, are you okay?" Aubrey hurriedly asked.Stella recollected herself and said, deeply and coldly, "Aubrey, is this the person you carefully screened? He has such unstable emotions and even a history of fraud. How could you not know about that?"Aubrey's expression stiffened before turning somewhat unpleasant. "Ms. Hall, we only checked the driver's driving experience and accident history during our previous screening. As for why they left their previous company, we don't usually delve into that.""I don't care what your previous screening is like. You're working for me now. Have I not explained myself clearly enough to you?"Aubrey paused for a long tim
Stella nodded.She was about to say something else when Jaylene pushed the door open and said, "Ste—Ms. Hall, can you come out for a moment? I need to talk to you."So, Stella held her tongue and said to Larry, "The HR department will assist you with your onboarding. Just do whatever they ask."Then, she turned around and walked out.Larry glanced around and heard the HR manager calling him, so he went to fill out his information.Jaylene waited for Stella in the walkway. Stella walked over and asked, "What is it?"Jaylene said flatly, "Trevor's flight is arriving at eleven. Did you know?"Stella nodded."Are you going to pick him up?""Yeah," Stella responded."Let's go together then."Stella was taken aback. "You're going too?"Jaylene frowned. "What's wrong with it? He's not just your brother; he's my brother too! We lived together for more than twenty years!"Stella shrugged her shoulders. "Whatever."She did not care if Jaylene went or not. She was just a little surp
Stella laughed. "Did Keegan tell you this?"Jaylene spoke gently, "Keegan cares a lot about the relationship between the Kane and Saun families. He also doesn't want to make things too embarrassing for you. Actually, our house isn't very far away from Royalpark Villa."If you really want to see him, it won't take long to drive there. This way, you'll get to maintain your image and not put Keegan in a tough position. What do you think?"It seemed that the flowers from the past few days had really made Jaylene feel elated, thinking that Keegan had developed feelings for her. She ordered Stella to leave the house as if she was Keegan's wife."I don't really care where I live, but initially, Keegan was the one who asked me to stay there. If he doesn't want me there anymore, let him come and tell me himself. I'll move out of the house immediately as long as he's the one that says it."Jaylene chuckled. "Stella, with how polite Keegan is, how could he possibly chase you out of his house
Sonia nodded at Jaylene and greeted her, "Hello, Jaylene."Jaylene held her hand and took her suitcase. "Let's get in the car first. I'll take you to settle down, and then we can have a meal together."Sonia did not refuse and followed her to the car.Stella stood in place and watched the two of them walk away. Then, Trevor grabbed her wrist. "Come on, stop looking. They've known each other for a long time. Also, Sonia doesn't have many friends here, so it's normal for her to be close to Jaylene."Stella shook her head. "I'm not concerned about that. I just feel like she's too young. Is she really as capable as you say?"Trevor held her hand as they walked. "Don't underestimate Gen Z. She's definitely more capable than you think she is.""No, I'm worried that a young girl like her will be corrupted by all the cunning people in the perfume blending department. Putting someone so innocent there seems a bit risky."Trevor chuckled.Stella looked at him and asked, "What's so funny?
Trevor was taken aback. Then, he said, "I do.""Which one?" Sonia asked.Trevor then pointed to his bedroom door.Sonia said, "I'll stay in your room, and you can stay in your sister's. How about that?"Trevor was somewhat surprised and said, "That'll work. But I don't stay here very often, so there isn't much in there. It might be inconvenient for you."Stella said, "It's okay. After Sonia settles down, we'll have a meal and see what the room lacks. Then, we'll head to the mall and buy whatever that's missing."Jaylene spoke, "Actually, she should just stay with me. I have everything in my room."Sonia politely declined, "Jaylene, I sleepwalk sometimes. It's more convenient for me to sleep alone."Jaylene stopped insisting upon hearing her words. "Okay. Since we're living under the same roof, just let me know if you need anything."Stella raised an eyebrow as she thought, 'I thought Sonia was very close with Jaylene because of how friendly she was earlier. It seems like that
Keegan texted: [You're putting me in a tough position here. How could I ever have the heart to scold you?]Stella texted back: [Just say whatever you want and watch me handle it.]After a while, Keegan's call came through.Stella deliberately walked closer to Jaylene before taking her phone out.Jaylene had already heard Stella's phone ringing. When she saw her taking it out, she subconsciously glanced at it and saw Keegan's name.Stella noticed her gaze and arrogantly looked at her before answering the call in front of her."I said I'll be back in a while. Can't you wait?" Stella pretended to be annoyed."Let me tell you a joke," Keegan said."Get to the point.""Why was the belt arrested?" Keegan asked.With a stern face, Stella said, "Did you call me just to tell me that?"Keegan continued, "For holding up a pair of pants."Stella sneered. "What if I did say that? Keegan Kane, are you here to ask for an apology?"Keegan added, "And for being a 'waist' of time for the po