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
"Miss Stella Jewell, where are your family members?" The nurse asked her again and again, but Stella did not know how to respond. She lowered her head to see her cell phone, but the call was still unconnected.A massive pile-up occurred at the overpass Rivera City Route 3 Loop. A bus tipped over and fell into the river. Tens of injured civilians were sent to the hospital. The family members of the wounded, except Stella, arrived at the hospital in droves.Despite the fear from the horrifying accident remained, what filled her heart now was disappointment. 'If I died in the accident today, would anyone know?'"Miss Jewell?" Stella returned to her senses. The blood stains accentuated her pale face. Her voice was slightly hoarse and flustered, but she did not lose her poise. "Sorry, he might be busy. Can I sign it instead?""I'm sorry, but if we don't have a signature from your family, I would strongly recommend that you stay in the hospital for further observation. The severity of a
Keegan's warm breath tickled Stella's ear, causing her ears to turn red. Her lips, in contrast, had paled due to the pain from a bruise on her abdomen.However, with the lights off, Keegan could not see the bruise. Stella lifted her head and kissed his Adam's apple. Keegan's breathing was ragged, and his gaze became much deeper. He leaned in to nibble her neck. Suddenly, he heard her casually say, "I think my ovulation period is due today."Keegan froze, and the lust in his eyes immediately dispersed. He looked disappointed and sounded a bit angry. "Is this all you're thinking about?"Stella gazed at the ceiling, feeling her ears cool down. "Your mom wants us to have a baby. I can't do it on my own. Otherwise, I might consider artificial insemination. Is that alright?"Keegan mocked her. "Did she push you to do this, or are you just afraid of losing the title of Mrs. Kane, so you want to have a bargaining chip?"Stella's heart tightened, but she didn't show it on her face. She chu
Felicity woke to the sound of knocking on her door. After she opened the door, she saw Stella standing there holding a suitcase. With a smile, Stella asked, "Can I stay here tonight?"Handing her a cold soda, Felicity suddenly thought of something and smacked her own head, "How thoughtless of me. You don't drink carbonated drinks, right? I'll get you some milk.""You don't have to," Stella opened the can and took a sip, "There is nothing I can't drink."'In the past, I couldn't drink it because I was preparing to conceive. But now, as a divorcee, who cares about those things? I'll live as happily as I can. Let Keegan, that impotent man, prepare for pregnancy himself!' Stella thought to herself."You really want to divorce Keegan?" Felicity sat at the other side of the couch and asked."Mm," Stella paused before speaking, "He's with Bella again."Felicity didn't hold back her anger, "Seriously? Is she shameless? She caused a scene at the wedding, and now, three years later, she's
"Ah, Mr. Kane? Mr. Kane is still, still not awake yet," Maya stammered."Then go to the bedroom and wake him up!" Stella's annoyance was evident.The other side of the call went quiet for a moment before Keegan's voice came through, "What's wrong?"Stella heard him ask the question with a sleepy tone, making her wonder if she had judged others too quickly.She took a deep breath and replied, "In a few days, I'll send you a list with all the places where your clothes were stored. Please try not to bother me with such trivial things again in the future!""Trivial?" Keegan scoffed, "Don't you just love doing this, Stella Jewell? Controlling even my choice of underwear?"Stella's heart ached as she clenched her fingers tightly. She knew Keegan saw her differently from how she saw herself, but even the toughest person would be hurt by such insults.A silence followed. Then, Stella said, "I won't bother with such unimportant things anymore. Just sign the papers, and we can get this ov
The receptionist got kicked out of the chat group as soon as she sent the text.After a while, a handsome man knocked on the reception counter with his elbows, and he had a half-smile on his face. "What are you daydreaming about?" he asked casually. "Did I pay you to daydream?"The man was Vermont Snyder, her boss. Since she knew him well, the receptionist wasn't afraid at all. "Boss, you're often nowhere to be seen.""Heh, you sharp-tongued girl!"Vermont was about to flirt with the receptionist when an untimely cough came from behind. He paused for a second and immediately dropped the flirtatious expression. "Where is Andrew? Get him down here," he said seriously."Mr. Keen is auditioning another artist," the receptionist replied."Audition?" Vermont was surprised. "Dusk Galaxy is here?"The receptionist nodded.Vermont's eyes lit up with joy and surprise. But seeing Keegan's sullen expression, he quickly concealed his emotions and spoke firmly to the receptionist, "Give him
After seeing Stella, Keegan lost interest in discussing business and promptly left.As Vermont returned to the lobby, he noticed Andrew coming downstairs and inquired, "Where's Dusk Galaxy? Why didn't she come down with you?""She left a while ago. Didn't you see her downstairs?"Vermont was confused.He glanced at the front desk, where the receptionist whispered, "She's the one who just came out of the elevator. The one who looked exceptionally pretty and nodded at you."Vermont was stunned.'Stella Jewell is Dusk Galaxy?! The world suddenly feels magical. The woman Keegan married to for show—the one who flaunted her wealth and love life on social media—is actually a famous voice actor. Yet, Keegan paid money to have Bella take his wife's job? This is...unexpected!' he thought.Seeing Vermont's expression, Andrew frowned. "You're squinting your eyes again. What are you up to?"Vermont smiled."It's a secret."...'Keegan Kane, you impotent son of a bitch! Who needs your stu
"Dad, you run a company too. Did you ever see a new intern with a fancy car worth millions? Keegan had a massive project, but he only drove his Mercedes-Benz. Why does she need a car that costs over a million bucks?"That Porsche Cayenne was almost a million dollars in Hustuabourgian money.Albert seemed annoyed. "Every company's got its own style, son. You just don't get it. You've been spoiled by the Kane family.""Pampered by the Kane family?" Stella frowned slightly. "This wasn't what you said when you persuaded me to give up on my career for my marriage. Besides, the Kane family doesn't do that."SMACK!Albert slammed the table, getting angrier. "Do we really need to bring up the past? We're just borrowing the car."Sophia quickly tried to calm him down. "Dad, please don't get upset. You know you have high blood pressure. It's my fault. I shouldn't have brought this up. If Stella doesn't want to lend me the car, then it's okay. Don't be mad at her."The more Sophia tried to