Stella immediately hung up on Keegan after picking up his call, even though they were not in a quarrel. Vermont did not dare laugh. "Maybe she accidentally pressed the 'end call' button? Try again."Keegan called Stella for a second time, and the same thing happened. She answered the call and hung up right after. Keegan's face darkened after it happened again a few more times.Vermont coughed lightly and said, "Let me try." Within seconds, the call was connected. "Hello?" Stella's voice sounded soft.Vermont glanced at the person next to him, who had a sullen face, and said, "Stella, someone is treating for dinner tonight. Are you gonna come?""I can't believe you're willing to treat me to a meal," Stella joked. Vermont was famous for being on the receiving end of dinner treats. He would only treat someone else to dinner when he wanted something from them."Oh, it's not me. Cater wanted to treat you to dinner since Jurisdiction is a big hit."'Lena had invited me for dinner befor
"Mrs. Kane has just left, Madam," Baldwin said softly to Cordelia."About time! She stayed here for days, yet she did not eat a single thing in this house. It was like I was abusing her or something!""Mrs. Kane was afraid you'd get mad if you saw her," Baldwin replied."If she's scared of making me mad, she should give me a great-grandchild right away!""She's still young, Madam. I'm sure she'll change her mind after a few years.""I won't be here to see the baby if she waits any longer!""Your health is at its peak, Madam. You still have a long life to live.""I can't believe you're on her side now after she bought you a massager." Cordelia glanced at him as she said this.Baldwin let out a low chuckle and replied, "You're not really angry with her, are you, Madam? Otherwise, you would've prevented me from opening the door for her. If she does get pregnant, Mr. Kane would be terrified since he doesn't know about the surgery yet..."Cordelia did not say a word. She glanced at
When Stella arrived at Nine Avenue, she quickly saw Vermont and the six-foot-tall Keegan, who was standing beside him.She immediately wanted to just step on the accelerator and leave. But Vermont was constantly screaming out there. He wore a pink suit, looking like a walking butterfly. He was chasing her car while shouting. Stella stopped the car because she found it very embarrassing.She then lowered the window. Vermont held onto the window frame as he panted, "Stella, we're the tallest in this street. Didn't you see us?"Stella calmly said, "You dressed up like a celebrity who came here for street snaps. You're too handsome. I thought you were someone else."Keegan glanced at Stella. 'I bet she didn't say what she meant.'Keegan saw the hint of disgust that flashed in her eyes when she lowered the car window.Stella's lies came so easily now. But it certainly worked for Vermont.Vermont narcissistically tidied up his hair. He winked at Stella. "I'd be one of the top celebrit
She rarely drove the Bugatti because the car was too expensive. She was afraid that she would crash the car.And the car was too nice. There were only a few of those cars in Rivera. Whenever she drove that car, someone would immediately recognize that it was Keegan's car. It would reach Aurora. Aurora visited Keegan many times, but she never got to borrow this car from Keegan to drive it. If she knew Stella drove the car, she would probably complain about it to Dahlia.She did not want all these unnecessary troubles back then. That was why she rarely drove Keegan's car.But she suddenly got over it recently.'We'll get divorced eventually anyway. Why don't I just enjoy things that I should?'That shithead Keegan slept with me for three years. My youth is worth more than a stupid car.'So, not only did she start driving the car, but she also even specifically drove downtown to look cool.Stella could have done more if Keegan had not sent the car for service.But she shamelessly
Neon Nebula had four contracts: S, A, B, and C. 'A' contracts were typically given to people the company would focus its resources on. The company was relatively optimistic about these actors who had good commercial values. The revenue sharing was comparatively higher too.'B' and 'C' contracts were less attractive. New talents would usually sign these contracts with the company. But of course, people who signed 'B' and 'C' contracts would occasionally stand out. Then they would be promoted and given the 'A' contract.'S' contracts were very rarely given out. This kind of contract would be given to famous actors who received various awards. These actors were very popular nationally. Some were even handed the company's shares and bonded with the company for an extended time.Since Neon Nebula's establishment, it had only given out one 'S' contract. She was a very impressive senior actress. When she was thirty years old, she had already received awards from various categories. She had
"I've tried to convince her to stay too. Her condition to renew the contract was to get an 'S' contract. I can increase her cut. But she still needs to be better to get an 'S' contract. It's fine if we can't come to an agreement. In the show she was on, as long as the actor or actress looks decent, he or she could be famous too. I can just make another star. It's just a matter of time."Vermont and Keegan hated to be controlled.Bella was indeed famous. But she had poor self-awareness. She became increasingly arrogant as she grew famous in recent years. She was not classically trained, and she was also not really talented. After she became popular, Vermont thought of making her a superstar too.He even paid good money to hire a good teacher in the country to train her in acting. But Bella's heart was not in improving her acting skills.She personally took up some endorsement deals with some minor brands to make money. She mentioned that she could not attend the lessons because she
"Anyway, if you want to sign with an agency, you must prioritize me. If you receive all the awards like the lady back then, you will not only be our leading lady, but you can even kick me out of the company and become the boss yourself."Stella smiled. She teased him, "I should be more reserved then. You guys will only be willing to make me a good offer if I play hard to get."Her reply was ambiguous, but Vermont was in no hurry either. 'There's still plenty of time. There aren't many companies that can compete with Neon Nebula in the country. I'm also close to Keegan. I believe I can make Stella join my company.'While they were talking, his phone rang.Carter and the others were already waiting for them in the restaurant. He urged his companions to get there quickly.Their conversation ended abruptly.Carter booked a room in The Deli. The Deli was considered the best restaurant in Rivera. Their food and environment were excellent.Food lovers from all around the world came all
However, Lena was not angry. She merely gave her a glance and said, "Underneath the skin, we're all the same. There's no difference between a dead person and a living person."Molly furrowed her brows as she glanced at her. Molly was the most arrogant and overbearing among the younger generation of the Moore family. She always spoke tactlessly and never considered the feelings of the listener.Vermont was worried she would not shut her mouth and ruin everyone's spirits, so he quickly changed the subject, "Aren't you from forensics? Do forensics also need to touch corpses?"Lena said, "If there is a need, I will need to touch them, but there is usually the coroner to do it. We also need to go over there to dissect bodies when it's busy.""Dissect?" The corner of Vermont's lips twitched. "Then would you still be able to eat your meals?""Why wouldn't I be able to eat? It's just work," she replied.Vermont turned to Carter. "Lena's hands touched a corpse, and she used it to grab foo
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