Keegan couldn't stomach such sweet words, so he stood his ground. "Are you saying this just to calm me down?"A hint of hurt flickered in Stella's eyes as she lowered her hand and said softly, "If you don't believe me, I'll take you to the fruit vendor, and let her tell you which one is sweeter. Let's see if I'm lying to you."Immediately, Keegan grabbed her hand, feeding her a piece of the orange and murmuring, "I didn't say I didn't believe you."Stella hadn't misled him; it was indeed very sweet, almost like honey, warming his heart.This knack for being easily appeased was one of Keegan's major strengths.As for whether the big one tasted better or the small one, Stella actually didn't know. Fruit vendors would surely claim they were all delicious. But with her persuasive skills, no matter who got the big one or the small one today, she could smooth things over.As for Keegan calling her words sweet talk, she didn't quite agree. She preferred to call it "the art of conversati
As Keegan picked at the fishbone, he remarked, "Didn't we step in? Didn't Stella give her money?"Vermont's eyelid twitched. Wasn't that money coughed up by Blake Crosby because of the scheme he and Stella concocted? And they called that giving money?From the get-go, Stella never intended to simply hand over the money. He couldn't believe Keegan couldn't see that. They caught him red-handed, and he thought Keegan was going to argue with Stella, but unexpectedly, nothing happened.It seemed the incident at Mrs. Chapman's daughter's engagement banquet really stung Keegan. He really didn't want to meddle in the Crosby family's affairs anymore."If you don't care, can Aurora not care? What if she starts caring then? How will you deal with your wife?" Stella, who was originally talking to Felicity, suddenly chimed in, "Stop trying to sow discord over there."Weren't they discussing the script? How could she hear him when his voice was so low?Vermont turned to Keegan, who smiled and
The copyright fee for short drama scripts wasn't actually worth much; twenty to thirty thousand was the standard price. Unless it was the kind with a blockbuster record, which could fetch over a hundred thousand. If one encountered a somewhat conscientious company, they might even throw in a little extra if the drama made money, but the heartless ones would typically only cough up two or three thousand as a buyout price.Vermont chuckled, "Would you believe that with this copyright fee of yours, I can make a hundred times back?""But it still has to follow the market rate," Felicity believed it, but she kept her public and private matters separate. "Stella and Keegan trust us so much, investing so much money at once. We can't just pocket it. I want a hundred thousand. If I take more, I won't be able to face Stella. Hurry up and change the contract for me."Vermont found her upright stance adorable and teased, "That's how I've been tricking Keegan."Felicity glared at him. "So if he
Felicity blushed, her hand poised to strike, but Vermont grabbed it and pulled her into his embrace. "You know, when you dashed off after that fib the other day and Corbin Steven asked me about you, I instantly knew you were pulling a fast one. I didn't even recognize you. But back then, I just figured it was another ploy from some wannabe celebrity trying to grab my attention. With my looks and wealth, I attract quite the crowd."Felicity made a face of disgust. "Such a narcissist!"Vermont chuckled. "I've seen all sorts of tactics, but you're the first to greet me with a hug as if we've known each other for ages. I thought maybe it was because you were not exactly a heartthrob, so you had to resort to some unique methods to catch my eye."Felicity bristled slightly at the "not exactly a heartthrob" remark but was intrigued by Vermont's initial impression of her. Her curiosity piqued."I was intrigued, though. I thought, 'Let's see what else she's got up her sleeve to win me over.
She was livid, so in the dead of night, she fed all those delicious treats to the family dog, Cooper. Her grandma, angry, pointed at her and accused her of being malicious, saying she wasn't acting like a proper girl and would struggle to find a husband when she grew up.During every meal, her cousin would dig through the dishes with his chopsticks before the adults arrived. Her grandparents never uttered a word. But one time, she reached for a chicken leg from the plate and got caught by her grandma, who promptly dragged her in front of her father, accusing her of being a "starving ghost reincarnate."Her father glanced at her, frowned, and said, "Where are your manners? Who told you to touch the dishes before the elders? Why can't you wait? Always thinking about food, what kind of future will you have? I shouldn't have allowed your mother to raise you!"That was the first time she found her father so distasteful.She had intended to offer him that chicken leg. If she hadn't taken
The whole thing started when a tech blogger, @RisingHustuabourg, with millions of followers, replied to a comment on a certain platform.The comment was about the Vinci Rivera Group's upcoming product launch. They heard there was a tech breakthrough. The person asked when they would release the new product review video.@RisingHustuabourg's reply? "Not happening."The commenter pressed for an explanation.RisingHustuabourg was known for reviewing Vinci Rivera Group's products. Whenever they dropped something new, he'd make videos, write lengthy blog posts, and often tag Keegan, who was into it, even giving it a thumbs up.He even joked online that he was Vinci Rivera Group's unofficial promoter.So when he said, "Not happening," naturally, people were curious.His next reply? "I won't use products from someone who abandoned their biological mother, no matter how good they are. Tech might not have morals, but users do."That reply blew up. Marketing accounts started reposting it
Stella took a face towel and gently wiped away the foam from Keegan's face, whispering, "Don't worry about a thing. Just concentrate on your new product launch. I've got everything under control."Keegan grinned, leaned in to rub his nose against hers, and rested his hand on her slightly swollen belly, murmuring, "With you three here, I'm fearless."Stella pecked his cheek, "You're amazing, honey."Keegan chuckled, his eyes brimming with tenderness.Stella personally selected a suit for him, opting for a tie that matched the color of her own jacket.As they descended for breakfast, Aurora Kane kept stealing glances at Keegan, as if wanting to speak up several times, but Keegan remained composed, and she didn't dare to voice her thoughts.When Aldor Hart arrived with a few others at the venue, they were greeted by a swarm of reporters outside, causing quite a stir. Some were there to verify the trending news themselves.Keegan glanced briefly before averting his gaze, then turned
Chandler's expression shifted subtly, his voice taking on a deeper tone. "It's not just about the facts anymore; it's about public perception! If you step onto that stage now, how many of those reporters outside are here for the product launch, and how many are here for your personal scandals? Are we hosting a product launch or a press conference for your personal affairs?""Uncle, the tickets for the launch were sold out over half a month ago. Are you suggesting that all these guests have clairvoyant abilities and bought tickets just to interrogate me?"Keegan chuckled, "Uncle, people aren't that bored, and I'm not that important. Anyone can give this presentation, but I indeed don't have a script. The performance metrics, research process, technical breakthroughs," he extended his slender hand, lightly tapping his temple with his index finger, "are all here. I can recount them all for you. I'm just afraid that, being older, you might forget on stage and end up making a fool of your