Keegan spoke in a relaxed tone, "I prioritized my studies, gaining the ability to control my own life before delving into celebrity fandom. "What about you? At your age, you still rely on your parents for everything. Even if they can afford your star-craze pursuits, what will your position be when you finally share the stage with your idol? "Her starlight shouldn't just dazzle your eyes; it should also illuminate your path forward. Do you intend to lose yourself in her glow, or do you aspire to shine together under the same sky?"Joe was taken aback. No one had ever spoken to him like this before. With an accomplished elder brother at home, he had simply been expected to live happily on his own terms. His family didn't mind his lavish spending on celebrity pursuits, and although they had commented on his grades, the path laid out for him was to graduate, pursue a master's degree abroad, and return to the family business with a prestigious education.But a degree obtained through
Jaylene was absent from work for a full two days.That evening, Stella received a detailed account of the day's events from Aldor Hart. As for why Keegan didn't inform her, in his words: being too nosy might undermine his authority as the managing director.However, Aldor remarked, "The gossip is too juicy; I doubt she can even face herself."Aldor showed remarkable insight. He mentioned Aaron Depp, specifically Aaron's appearance, and remarked, "Mr. Depp's eyes bear a striking resemblance to Mr. Kane’s."Indeed, it was like a plot from a substitute literature.It was no wonder she didn't fancy any of the three Keegan look-alikes; the closer the resemblance, the greater the control.Based on the amount of time Jaylene and Aaron had known each other, it could be seen that she had been playing this game ever since Stella and Keegan's first marriage.The thought of her loved one being coveted by someone for so many years made Stella feel inexplicably nauseous. Moreover, during the
Refined hypocrite... Oh, no, Keegan called her name, asking why she didn’t talk to him at the table today.Stella thought to herself, 'I didn't talk to you, and you didn't talk to me either, did you?’ She was the one who said that she was going to ignore him during the argument. If she were to break the silence first, how embarrassing would that be? She held her phone, opened the recording function, and said, 'Wait, let me take a video. The boss said that if I share a video of you wearing the glasses on Twitter, it will get me an extra year of warranty and a free replacement for a year.”With glasses costing tens of thousands, it would be a pain if they were to break.As she spoke, she began recording. Suddenly, Keegan got up from his chair and took steps forward, pressing her against the bookshelf. He gently took her phone and casually leaned it against the bookshelf.With his glasses on, the light reflected off the lenses, giving him a somewhat cold demeanor. Stella felt inexpl
Stella was taken aback seeing that Marshall Moore was calling her.Since their last disagreement, she hadn't been in touch with Marshall. Plus, the timing was odd–well past one in the morning, which didn't fit Marshall's usual habits.She furrowed her brow but didn't reach for the phone.Keegan glanced at Stella. "Aren't you going to pick up?"Stella tossed him the phone. "No."Keegan nodded approvingly, but still handed the phone back. "Calling at this hour must mean it's urgent. You should take it."Stella remained silent. Keegan wasn't being jealous or passive-aggressive; he genuinely believed it was important.He knew the kidnapping case might be connected to Marshall, but he couldn't ignore Marshall's situation completely. Their childhood friendship meant a lot to him. While he had once advised Stella to steer clear of Marshall, now he couldn't ignore him either.That's why Stella couldn't contain her emotions toward Marshall after learning the truth.Keegan covered her ha
Stella was feeling a bit on edge. On one hand, she was concerned that if Luanna's death was indeed connected to Ricky, the Adam family might exploit that photo to thrust Keegan into the spotlight. Despite their preparations, causing more harm than good wasn't the ideal solution.On the other hand, she couldn't shake the subconscious hope that Marshall could genuinely assist Lina in uncovering the true culprit behind Luanna’s death. The once diligent and ambitious girl shouldn't have vanished from this world in such a mysterious manner.Sensing her unease, Keegan gently rubbed her head, offering reassurance, "When the enemy comes knocking, we'll confront them head-on. Your husband isn't one to be underestimated."Stella sighed and rolled over to hug him.In a hushed tone, she asked, "Are you enduring all of this because you feel guilty about telling Marshall about his aunt looking for Willow Jenning, which led to their car accident?"Keegan fell silent for a moment before softly re
Stella vaguely remembered.At that moment, Jayson said something to Keegan about Willow's death.He said, "Was it the doing of the Moore family?"And when Marshall was brought up, he spoke with a hint of resentment, asking Keegan, "Why wasn't it him who died?"Jayson held resentment toward Marshall and even the entire Moore family, but Marshall didn't even know Jayson, so his resentment could only be due to something related to Willow.Keegan went over the events several times, but this was the one point he couldn't figure out, so he felt that the crux of the matter lay there.On the day of the accident, all the recordings in the car were destroyed, so no one knew what really happened in the car. But when Willow was critically ill, she didn't say a single word to Marshall, except for asking Keegan to contact Jayson.What kind of situation would cause former lovers to not even exchange a word in a life-and-death farewell?When he and Stella faced a life-and-death separation, all
Based on what Keegan knew about Marshall, he wouldn't rush into any decisions in the near future. Even though Willow was his only family, he'd carefully weigh the options and act with caution for her sake.Stella paused for a moment before suggesting, "Maybe it's best for Coco to stay at the Royalpark Villa. Firstly, Grandma is getting old and genuinely doesn't have the energy to look after her. Secondly... from Marshall's point of view, Coco is the reminder of Willow's betrayal. I'm concerned he might take it out on Coco if he loses his temper."Initially, Keegan wanted to assure that Marshall wouldn't do such a thing; he knew him well. But the words got stuck in his throat. If he truly understood him, the kidnapping incident wouldn't have occurred. After a brief silence, he nodded. "I'll go along with your suggestion."In reality, when Vermont hinted to Marshall about Coco's parentage, Keegan had another motive—to leverage the Moore family to investigate the true cause of Jayson
Stella averted her gaze and addressed Baldwin, "Baldwin, I'm here to pick up Coco."Baldwin replied, "Coco is practicing the piano. I'll take you to her."Stella nodded and was about to follow him when Dahlia stopped her, resentfully saying, "Stella, you must be feeling so proud, kicking me out of the Kane family and separating me from my son."Stella paused, calmly looking at her. "I guess. Give it a little more time, and I might even be prouder."A hint of hatred flickered in Dahlia's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it. She clenched her fists and whispered, "I want to talk to you."Stella smiled coldly, "Is there anything left to discuss between us?" She hadn't forgotten why Dahlia ended up there. A woman who had tried to harm her baby wouldn't get a second chance from her.She was puzzled, though. Why would Dahlia suddenly demand a share of her late father-in-law's inheritance?Even though Dahlia had been kicked out of the Kane family and Keegan had cut her off, providing