Chapter 2269

Bringing it up, Stella suddenly perked up. "This money is from my betting winnings. Jaylene put in nearly a hundred thousand, so of course, I'm happy to make some profit off her. I'm not keeping it all to myself; I'll transfer half to you."

"Mrs. Kane is quite generous," Keegan chuckled, sending a screenshot of the transfer and then refunding the money. "Hold onto it for me for now. I'll ask for it when I need it."

"Then I'll just spend it all for you."

Keegan smirked. "Then you're now 'pawned' to me."

Stella paused. "Keegan, cut the cheesy lines."

Keegan was struck speechless.

Aldor Hart was driving and couldn't help but chuckle at Stella's remark.

Keegan shot him a glare.

Stella said, "See, even Aldor finds those lines cheesy."

Aldor quickly clarified, "No, I think it's nice. Mr. Kane speaks from the heart."

Stella said, "I know. He says it to my face, and I can see from his expression that he means it. But when I don't see his face, I can't help but feel harassed and want