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
Stella and Sonia looked at each other as the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.Of course, the person who felt awkward was Stella. There was not any expression on Sonia's face, but Stella figured that she must have heard the phone call. As for when she started listening, Stella had no idea.She greeted Sonia, who nodded and went into the cubicle.Stella came out of the washroom and saw Trevor waiting in the corridor. She walked over and asked, "Where's Jaylene?""She received a call, said that a friend wanted to see her, and left."Stella then asked in a low voice, "Trevor, what's your relationship with Sonia?"Trevor was puzzled by that question. "What do you think? She's my instructor's daughter.""Is that all? I saw her giving you the food she couldn't finish, and you ate them all without hesitation."Trevor explained, "If I didn't do so, she'd keep eating them until she throws up. Her father said she would always finish everything on her plate. The first time I had a meal
Trevor's expression turned stern upon at Stella's words. After all, he had not met Paul in person before, so he found her speculation more credible than his."So, are you suggesting that the person isn't Paul Morant?"Stella felt she was about to uncover the truth, but it seemed veiled by something elusive that clouded her judgment.She frowned as she repeatedly recalled the person she had seen that day: slim, short, and heavily dressed. However, their exposed skin lacked the roughness of a man and held an unexpected daintiness."Trevor, what was the name of Paul's fiancée who died in the fire? Do you have a photo of her?"Trevor shook his head. "I don't. Paul's father's friend said that he met her when he was teaching in Rivera. She was also in the medical—"Trevor stopped speaking abruptly. He shifted his gaze to Stella and asked, "Stella, could it be Dillon Brook?""Dillon Brook?"Trevor made a shushing gesture. Stella was overwhelmed as she lowered her voice. Trembling, she
"I'm warning you, behave yourself when you're in the car. I don't know the new driver very well yet. Although he seems like an honest man, I can't be sure if he'll gossip about us to others. So, just act like we're in public, understand?" Stella said to Keegan even before the car arrived.She had no choice but to do that. Ever since she exposed Keegan for regaining his memory, he had become worse at disguising himself.For example, when they saw someone they knew while eating, and she was maintaining the act of their strained relationship, Keegan would have already wiped her utensils clean.When she glared at him with a stern look to remind him, he would say, "We've got to pay attention to hygiene. Don't get sick and pass it on to me. It's annoying."Then, Stella utilized her acting skills and had a "fight" with him. Then, they would finish their meal with a "cold face."After the same thing happened a few times, Stella dared not to go out with Keegan anymore. She feared that his