Chapter 22

Stella was snapped back when she heard the cold voice. 'Ugh, he ruins the pretty picture I have of him every time he talks.'

Stella went up to Keegan reluctantly and whispered, "Here's the white truffles. You promised, remember?"

When Keegan heard that, his gaze shifted from the documents to her face. Her beauty was pleasing to the eyes; the same as she had always been. However, Keegan knew that it was all an act. She was no longer the obedient wife she used to be. Instead, she was feisty and would fight back when being provoked.

Keegan leaned back and narrowed his eyes. "Oh? Did I promise you anything?"

Stella was surprised he had forgotten. "You promised to help me deliver these truffles if I went to that luncheon with you!" She gritted her teeth and added, "You did say that, right?"

Keegan replied as if he remembered, "Hmm, I guess I did."

Stella felt a moment of relief, but it was short-lived as he continued, "However, upon further thought, I don't think it's right for me to