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
The company's performance was directly tied to employee income, so everyone was highly motivated. By using shares to retain talent and investing in technology, the Vinci Rivera Group reached its first peak under Quentin’s leadership for over a decade. However, after Quentin passed away and Chandler took over, he gradually altered this policy. Collaborating with major shareholders, he reclaimed many employees' shares. When the majority of a company's wealth was controlled by a select few at the top, development was inevitably hindered. Thankfully, Quentin laid a solid foundation, and despite her illness, Cordelia's presence helped balance Chandler within the company. Thus, the Vinci Rivera Group prospered for many years until Keegan emerged a decade ago.Initially, nobody took the Kane family's eldest grandson seriously. He was young and hadn't even graduated yet. What could he possibly achieve? But Keegan took a decade to prove them wrong. Chandler feared Keegan's potential elec
The pre-meeting interview was brief, and all the journalists were professionals; none of them mentioned the online news. It was Keegan's debut in the public eye, and for many journalists, it was their first encounter with him.It was astonishing to see the person leading the formidable team at the Vinci Rivera Group not only young and talented but also remarkably handsome. He outshone many celebrities in the entertainment industry, yet his demeanor was entirely different from that of a star. He exuded composure, reserve, and even a hint of subtle dry humor in his speech, which contradicted the rumors. When faced with professional inquiries, he responded fluently. Unlike previous occasions where questions were coordinated with the Vinci Rivera Group beforehand, this year's questions were collected online by journalists. They ranged from inquiries from professionals to the expectations of ordinary product enthusiasts. Keegan earnestly and substantively addressed each one.During the
Stella mentioned a number, and after mulling it over, Vermont narrowed his eyes and replied, "Okay, I'll order two later."Stella's face lit up. "Great. We'll finalize the deal after the conference."With that settled, she turned to Lena Gray and asked, "Lena, do you like smart robots..."Vermont's eyelid twitched. Stella was really a perfect match for Keegan. The conference hadn't even started yet, and she was already rallying her friends to make reservations.Suddenly, the venue lights dimmed, and the large screen on the stage illuminated, displaying the exclusive Vinci Rivera Group logo. Speakers from all directions emitted a clear and authentic broadcast accent, signaling the start of the conference.The Vinci Rivera Group had brought in the National Symphony Orchestra to perform the theme song "Dream Chaser" live, setting the stage for the highly anticipated conference with a majestic chorus.The live broadcast account, previously inundated with comments about Keegan's alleg
The event kicked off with a bang, and the excitement for what followed was through the roof. The Vinci Rivera Group even brought in a Hollywood heavyweight—a recipient of the prestigious Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award—as their ambassador, engaging directly with the audience.As the electronic gadgets and drones wrapped up their showcase, despite more than half the time having elapsed, the crowd's enthusiasm showed no signs of waning. Someone even started chanting, "Smart butler! Smart butler!"Keegan flashed a grin; already handsome, his smile seemed to soften the stage lighting. In the audience, Stella watched the charming and sharp-witted figure on stage. Her heart raced with each beat, her mind consumed with one thought: "That remarkable man up there is my husband." A wave of pride washed over her, suddenly understanding why some people chose to propose on stage—it was like staking a claim to sovereignty.Suppressing her lovesick thoughts, Stella refocused on the presenta
Vermont took a moment to mull it over, "So, were you intending to kick her out of Keegan's life from the start?"Stella replied nonchalantly, "I won't stop Keegan from providing for her retirement, but I won't let her drag Keegan into the mud with this distant relation."She narrowed her eyes, adding, "The Crosby family's bankruptcy is quite convenient. With everyone turning against her, having lost everything, and her reputation in ruins, let's see what waves she can still make."Just as she pondered, she suddenly noticed Chandler Kane in the front row.She fell silent. Did Cyrene Saun have no inkling about the issues between these two in-laws?The press conference came to a close with the spectacular unveiling of an intelligent all-electric car, accompanied by symphonic music and the venue bathed in light. Top executives from the Vinci Rivera Group took turns on stage, fielding a barrage of inquiries from numerous journalists. Following the interviews, a reception was held to
Keegan moved from initial resistance to reluctantly listening, and eventually to questioning."Why do these novels portray men as so stupid and brainless, yelling at the female lead as if they have intermittent explosive disorder?""Is the male lead sick? Forcing the female lead to donate a kidney, is he out of his mind?""How many years would they get for calling the police in their world?""Why is he so dumb? The supporting actress claims the female lead pushed her into the water and he believes it? Is checking surveillance footage illegal?""Stella, are you making fun of me?""I can't learn this. It all feels so neurotic. What does the female lead see in him?"Stella retorted, "Who cares if it's neurotic? Just mimic that stupidity, that's how these innocent women like men who protect them like that."Keegan was very reluctant, but his brain was more compliant than his body. Without needing to study deliberately, everything he heard stuck in his mind.So when Keegan mentione
Keegan's expression darkened with anger. "You're being completely unreasonable!"Stella crossed her arms, wearing an expression that seemed challenging. "You let her take it. Let's see if I dare."Jaylene hadn't actually wanted those junk items in the first place; she was deliberately trying to stir up discord between them. Now that her goal was achieved, she put on a sympathetic look."Keegan, I don't want it anymore. Don't be angry. Your health is more important. Didn't the doctor say to keep your emotions stable?"Turning her head, she reproached Stella. "Stella, are you here to help Keegan recover his memory or just to provoke him?""Shut up, you brat! Do you even have a say here?"Acting under the guise of a drama, playing the role of someone lacking in manners, was incredibly satisfying.She’d wanted to curse this brat for a long time!Jaylene's lips twitched, but she held back, tearfully saying, "Stella, if you don't like me, I'll leave. There's no need to humiliate me l
Jaylene understood the situation perfectly. Even though she didn't particularly like these cold, mechanical devices, she put on a pretense of surprise, saying, "Really, Keegan?"Keegan nodded. "Choose one you like.""Keegan!" Before Stella could finish her sentence, she couldn't hold back her sharp voice, "With your pile of junk that I can't even touch normally, she takes a look and now you want to give it to her? What's the meaning of this?!"Keegan frowned, apparently not comprehending her current anger at all. "Jaylene gave me a gift, and I'm giving her one in return. What's the problem?""What problem?" Stella's eyes started to redden. "I can't touch them, so why should she be able to? Have you forgotten, or do you have inappropriate feelings for her?"Keegan's expression darkened. "This makes no sense!"Jaylene secretly delighted in this, hypocritically trying to calm things down, "Forget it, Keegan. Since Stella minds so much, I don't want it anymore. You've strained your r
The standoff lasted for over twenty minutes before Keegan grabbed a book and knocked the beetle off Jaylene's neck. The beetle fluttered twice and suddenly flew up, landing on Jaylene's face.Jaylene screamed, rolled her eyes, and fainted.As she collapsed, the bug flew off again."Jaylene?"Keegan called out to her.He looked up at Stella and said, "You go start the car, I'll carry her to the hospital."As he spoke, he signaled to Stella.She understood and coldly grunted, "So troublesome."Walking over to Jaylene, she squatted down beside her and slapped her face twice.Jaylene immediately opened her eyes and reached out to push her away. "What are you doing!"Stella was prepared and had already moved back before she could be pushed.She shook her tingling hand and innocently said, "Jaylene, you fainted because of the bug. I was just saving you. Don't believe me? Ask Keegan."Jaylene nearly ground her teeth. Did she think she hadn't heard? She was intentionally exposing h
Her fingertips trembled with a mix of horror and excitement. Just as the teapot was about to slip from her grasp, Keegan suddenly said, "Jaylene, don't move."Jaylene froze, instinctively thinking Keegan had regained his memory. She had barely twitched when Keegan loudly stopped her again, "Don't move, absolutely don't move."Jaylene wanted to say something, but then felt an itching sensation on her neck, as if something was crawling slowly. Goosebumps erupted all over her body.By now, Stella had turned around and saw Jaylene standing stiffly with the teapot in hand. Her eyes quickly assessed the situation and then she noticed the beetle crawling on Jaylene's neck.It was an unknown species, not overly tentacled but as long as a little finger, its mouthparts slightly twitching, genuinely alarming in appearance.Stella murmured, "It's so big."Jaylene couldn't see what was on her neck, unsure if it would bite or if it was venomous. She stood frozen in place, her voice trembling,
Seeing him, Stella even lowered her eyes and softly praised, "Mr. Kane, you acted very well."Keegan glared at her, his voice low and intense. "If you keep watching like this, Coco will cut ties with me tomorrow."Stella replied confidently, "No, she won't. After accepting the red envelope, she can tolerate you a little longer."Keegan asked sharply, "Did you teach her to ask for red envelopes like this?""Don't falsely accuse me; I didn't teach her.""You may not have taught her directly, but you set an example. Have you forgotten how you always make me buy things for you?"Stella was speechless. Whenever she wanted Keegan to buy her something, she would often say, "Gifts are only surprises when given voluntarily. If reminded, it shows they don’t like me that much."It had to be said, Coco had learned the essence of it.Stella also felt a bit awkward, thinking that in the future, she needed to avoid such flirtatious conversations between spouses in front of the children. They
Could she figure all this out?Keegan frowned, casting a disappointed look at Coco. "Are you not listening to me now?"Coco raised her gaze defiantly and stated, "Aunt Stella taught me that if I don't want something someone gives me, I can say no. I don't want this hairpin.""Didn't she teach you that even if you don't like something, you should still say thank you?"Coco fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly said to Jaylene, "Thank you, Aunt Jaylene, but I don't want it."Jaylene hesitated with her hand extended, unsure whether to retract it or leave it there, managing a strained smile. "Then what do you like? Next time, I will get you something you do like."Coco asked, "Do you want me to do something for you?"Jaylene was taken aback. "What?"Coco replied seriously, "Aunt Stella says offering help without reason is either deceitful or thieving. Since you don't like me, why else would you give me something? You want me to do something for you, right?"Jaylene forced a s
Leighton's incident did indeed revive their suspicions.Jaylene was gullible, but Darcie might see through this scheme. "Keegan, why didn't you go to work today?" Jaylene chose to ask directly at first.Keegan remained composed. "I've been busy with the press conference lately and haven't had much rest. Now that things have slowed down, I thought I'd take a break and relax."Jaylene spoke gently, "You should rest well. Since you came back, you've been busy, and you've been postponing Dr. Stone's follow-up appointments. Keegan, I'm really worried about your health. Since you're resting these days, I'll arrange for Dr. Stone to give you another check-up. Stella has been living here to assist your recovery for so long. We need the doctor to give a clear assessment of whether there's been any improvement. Otherwise, it's not good for Stella's reputation to stay here so long, unmarried and under one roof."Keegan nodded. "Okay, please arrange it. Thank you."His response was decisive,
Stella had just descended the stairs when she heard that remark, causing her eyelids to twitch as she thought to herself, “Damn it! He really knows how to come up with excuses!”Upon hearing this, Jaylene's eyes briefly flashed with disdain, but she ultimately accepted the shoe covers Keegan handed her. As Keegan led Jaylene into the house, her eyes continued to scrutinize every corner.There were a couple of pillows on the sofa, couple mugs on the table, wedding photos of Keegan and Stella on the walls, and even headbands and hair ties scattered on the table. The house exuded an unmistakable feminine touch.Jaylene's expression darkened, but when Keegan turned to ask if she preferred tea or coffee, she adopted a gentle, harmless demeanor. "Tea would be perfect."Keegan invited her to take a seat and called for Maria to prepare tea. Jaylene spoke softly, "Keegan, I heard from Stella that you brew Dragon Well tea better than anyone else. Is there a special technique?"Stella paused