Stella suppressed the disgust she felt within and gave a perfunctory response. Then, she turned around and went to search for Keegan.Jackson followed Stella at an unhurried pace."It's said that you can see if a person is beautiful when they wear plain clothes; it turns out the saying is true," he said in a degrading tone as he glanced at Stella's chest. Then, he narrowed his eyes and whispered, "It's my first time seeing someone make a white blouse look this sexy."Jackson's gaze made Stella's hair stand on end. She suppressed her anger and said, "Keegan is here. You better stay away from me."Jackson chuckled, "Do you think he cares?"His words hit Stella. She clenched her fists and pursed her lips in silence.Jackson's smile grew wider. "I heard Keegan's gotten really close with a celebrity recently. You're so pretty; Keegan is lucky to have you. I almost feel sorry for you," he said as he walked closer to Stella.Just as he was about to touch Stella's arm, she suddenly rema
Stella turned around at glanced at Keegan. She dropped her expression, "It's nothing."Then, she handed the document to Keegan, "This is for you. I'll be leaving first."Stella had a cool expression and did not even want to utter an extra sentence to him. She was completely different from the person who attentively took care of him last night.Aldor walked over and said in a low voice, "Mr. Kane, the meeting is about to start soon."Keegan pursed his lips and reached out. However, he did not take the document. Instead, he grabbed her wrist."Go and wait for me at the office."Stella frowned, "I won't. I've got something to do.""What do you need to do?"Stella moved her lips, "I'm going to visit my mother at the hospital."Keegan glanced at her, "I'll send you there after this."'This bastard asked me to come and made me the scapegoat,' thought Stella.At this thought, she felt furious."You're a busy man, Mr. Kane. I better not trouble you."Keegan could detect the sarcas
Aldor returned, and Marshall came into the room with him.Stella was surprised to see Marshall. "Mr. Moore, what are you doing here?" she asked."I have a meeting with Keegan to talk about work stuff," Marshall replied kindly.He added, "Are you waiting for Keegan to finish work?""Who wants to wait for him to finish?" Stella pouted.She didn't want to talk about her issues with Keegan, so she changed the subject."Do you still have work stuff to do together?""Kind of," Marshall said without going into detail since it was work-related.Aldor checked his phone for a text message, then looked up and said, "Mrs. Kane, can you keep Mr. Moore company? I need to go to the conference room."Stella waved her hand. "Of course, go ahead."As Aldor left, Stella offered Marshall a cup of tea. "Have some tea, Mr. Moore," she said kindly.Marshall thanked her but didn't take a sip."Don't you like tea? Would you prefer some coffee?" Stella inquired."It's not that I don't like tea; I o
"You looked that up?" Marshall asked, amused. "My colleague at work put that together. It might be a bit exaggerated."'While some things might be exaggerated, all those journal articles and college degrees are real. Marshall is so impressive, it's almost unbelievable.' at the thought of that, she grinned, "Since it's right there on the website, let's just consider it all real. And if it's not, we'll work hard to make it real."Marshall grinned back. "Deal. I'll give it my all," he replied, pausing for a moment."I noticed you deleted your Dusk Galaxy social media account."Stella thought he might be concerned about gathering evidence for the lawsuit."I've got screenshots of everything," she assured him."That's not what I meant," Marshall said, pursing his lips. "There are other ways to clear up those false rumors. You didn't have to quit social media.""What other ways? Sue her?" Stella smirked. "She never mentioned my name, so she could deny it even if I sued her. If I staye
Marshall could tell she was feeling conflicted."For the past few days, I've used the firm's official account and contacted these people in private. I told them to delete their hateful comments and pin their apologies on Facebook. Then this matter will be considered settled in private. Otherwise, we'll take the legal route. Guess what they told me?"Stella looked at him and did not speak."Every single one told me to sue them if I can. Not only did they not delete their comments, they even edited my private messages and posted the edited photos on Facebook, claiming they were being threatened. They encouraged netizens who don't know the truth to condemn me," Marshall paused.He continued, "They don't think they're wrong at all, so how could they sincerely admit their mistakes?"'How threatening could a mere apology letter be?' he thought."There's no way to convict them, but I can ask for compensation. When faced with this type of person, asking for compensation might work even b
Marshall had a softened expression."Keegan's outstanding. Not only is he outstanding in the eyes of the elders, but he's also outstanding in the eyes of his peers. During exams at school, none of us could be as good as him, no matter how hard we tried. Even at sports, he was also always better than us. He's good-tempered, patient, skilled at his profession, and treasures talent. You can see how much everyone trusts him from how his schoolmates came to help him when he started the company right after he graduated," he said in a gentle tone.'Keegan's good-tempered? Keegan's patient? Do we both know the same Keegan?' wondered Stella."You must have some kind of misunderstanding toward Keegan. So, you're saying he's good-tempered?"Stella could not help but say, "Up till this age, I've never seen a person with a worse personality than his. He puts on a long face every time he's unhappy. He'll pick on your mistakes whenever you ask why he's unhappy. If you act like you don't see his e
There was a photograph of the two on Keegan's desk.In the photograph, Keegan wore a suit as he sat in a chair, while Stella stood beside him in a red dress.The man had an icy expression, while the woman had an alluring smile.It was taken during the break time of their wedding photo shoot back then. The photographer thought the two made a beautiful scene, so he took a photo of them doing these poses.The finished product looked good. It was also Stella's favorite photo. This photo was also the huge wedding photo framed on the wall of their living room.Stella even deliberately developed a smaller copy and had it framed into a photo frame. Then, she sent it to Keegan's office. After Aldor signed the parcel, he placed the photo on Keegan's desk.What Stella was currently drawing was that photo of them.However, Stella drew herself beautifully, while the place Keegan stood had a dog. Besides that, Stella had a dog leash in her hand."What're you drawing?" the man's icy voice sou
Marshall said, "How does Japanese sound?" Then, he turned to the two beside him, "What do you two want to eat?"Stella said, "Sure. There's a pretty good Japanese restaurant at Elias Street.""How about you, Keegan?" Marshall asked Keegan.Keegan did not answer. Instead, he asked Stella, "I thought you didn't like Japanese food?"Marshall was a little surprised."If you don't like Japanese food, we'll have something else. I was just suggesting."Stella rolled her eyes at Keegan, "Nope, don't listen to him. He doesn't even know what I like. I love Japanese food."Keegan frowned as his gaze darkened. Then, he stopped talking and had a tense expression.'Marshall loves Japanese food. I can tell from his extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine. Besides that, his dining etiquette is incredibly elegant. Previously, we ate together at a cheap eatery in front of my college, but I didn't feel a thing. It was probably due to the environment at the time. Now we're dining at a Japanese wit
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