"Oh, right! Didn't you ask me to help you sell your bag online? Loads of people are asking about it," said Felicity.Stella was surprised. "What do you mean by 'loads'? Are people really that rich these days?""What are you talking about? They're just excited because they've never seen someone with that bag before. A few internet famous folks even want to rent your bag for some pics.""It's only for sale, not for rent," Stella waved her hand and said."Yeah, that's what I told them. After checking out some folks, I finally found someone who actually wants to buy it. We've been texting for three whole days now. She asked for lots of detailed pictures of the bag and wondered if she should come see it in person to haggle over the price. I said yes on your behalf.""Do you know anything about her?"Felicity pondered for a moment and said, "She doesn't seem like someone from your usual crowd. She wants to meet up at a second-hand luxury store. The store is only in the second or third
Stella couldn't stand the sound of that familiar high-pitched voice. She looked up and gave a cold look. "Long time no see, Miss Young."The store owner, who arrived shortly after, asked, "Have you two met before?"Bella fixed her jacket and confidently sat in front of Stella. She smirked and said, "We know each other pretty well."The store owner didn't catch the hidden meaning and chuckled, "Oh, so you're acquainted. Want some privacy to talk?"Bella glanced at the store owner. "We're not exactly friends."Bella's words made the store owner feel awkward. Stella remained serious and pushed the case toward them. "Let's follow the store's rules. Inspect the item first."The shop owner took the bag and checked it out. They were in a small private room with Stella and Bella sitting about a meter apart. The shop owner felt a bit uncomfortable because of the tension between them."Why aren't you ashamed of selling things from the Kane family?" Bella asked."I'm just selling stuff I
Bella grinned, feeling more confident in her hunch. "Why keep grabbing things that aren't yours?" She figured she could push Stella's buttons, having noticed her short temper during their few interactions. Stella always showed her jealousy whenever Bella got close to Keegan. Bella thought she'd provoke the same reaction again. But to her surprise, Stella just looked at her with indifference. "If that's how you see it, whatever. So, you gonna buy it?"Now, it was Bella's turn to keep a straight face. 'It feels like a scam if I buy it. But if I don't, she's gonna act all superior.'As if she could read Bella's mind, Stella started to put the bag back into the case, but Bella stopped her and blurted out, "I'll buy it!"Stella paused and looked at her. "Pay in full."Bella gritted her teeth and replied, "Don't worry. You won't lose a penny." Five million, even in Hustuabourgian money, was a hefty sum. Bella stepped outside to take a call. Half an hour later, she returned with unpleasan
Bella was speechless. 'After everything I told her, she was only thinking about taking back her property?' Bella was bewildered. "Stella, are you dense? I just told you that Keegan doesn't love you, and I have his child now. Don't you think you are a little brazen for occupying the position of Mrs. Kane?"Stella chuckled, "Miss Young, you're a celebrity. Have you ever considered the outcome if I posted the things you said to me online? You know it's wrong, but you still want to be his mistress. And, you even force the original spouse into a divorce. Do you think it's worth it to destroy the image you created all these years? And, maybe a sky-high breach of contract?"Bella was not frightened by her words, as she smugly smiled, "Stella, I've been in the industry for so long. I've experienced all kinds of news before. Remember the last rear-end accident which caused a whole lot of fuss? In the end, the dispute was resolved. Do you have any idea how I was able to get away with it every
"Sir, I brought you a cup of earl grey tea."Keegan took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes really hard, and said tiredly, "Thank you. Just leave it there."Maya set down the tea and left. Keegan took a sip of it and narrowed his brows. It tasted different from the past and was too sour to drink. He stopped drinking and set the tea aside. Just as he wanted to take his book, his phone beside him rang. He glanced and ignored the phone call as it was an unidentified number. After the ringtone was cut off, he only answered the call when it rang once more."Hi, is this Mr. Tard? Could you come and pick up your drunk wife in our bar?""You have the wrong number," Keegan said in a cool manner and hung off. After a moment, the phone call rang again. Keegan's brow scrunched as he answered the call."It's the correct number. She told us this number. Mr. Tard, is your wife currently at home? How would you know it's not your wife?""My surname isn't Tard," Keegan said impatiently and hung up a
The stoic-looking man dressed in a suit pushed his way into the bar, looking out of place compared to the rest of the guests in the tavern. His outfit seemed more likely to appear in high-end places where gentries gather, rather than their bar. But, of course, who would know what the rich were thinking. Maybe they just wanted to have a little taste of the city-style tavern.The bartender put on his classic smile and greeted, "Welcome to..."Stella tapped her glass with dissatisfaction, as she said, "Who are you welcoming? You haven't poured me my glass of wine! Hurry up!"The bartender had no choice but to patiently coax the alcoholic. "Miss, there is no wine anymore. We are closing soon.""Liar! Why don't I have wine when the rest do?"The alcoholic was not easy to fool, and the bartender had an idea when he saw the owner of the Bugatti coming over. "We are really out of wine. This gentleman over here had bought all the wine. Why don't you come back tomorrow?"Stella frowned and
Stella raised Keegan's chin with her finger. Her thumb inched downwards from his lips and brushed across his Adam's apple. She gave him a tipsy smile and moved closer to him. With only Inches from his lips, she spoke in a low voice. "If you're handsome, then I'm single."Her warm, intoxicated breath was laced with an eerie trace of allure.Stella caressed Keegan's chest with her slender fingers. Her half-closed eyes were sultry and enticing. "I'll give you three thousand dollars. Would you be my boyfriend?"Keegan's expression darkened, and his daunting eyes sharpened into an intense gaze.Stella creased her pretty eyebrows and replied, "Three thousand dollars is not bad compared to the current market price.""Current market price?" Keegan sneered. "You seem to know a lot about this."Stella hesitated and finally decided to give in. "Fine! Your good looks deserve a higher price. I will throw in another five hundred dollars for you. That's three thousand and five hundred dollars.
Stella has big, almond-shaped eyes. When she was sober, her clear eyes brightened up whenever she smiled. However, when she was drunk, her eyes were clouded with intoxication, and she looked exceptionally alluring.Keegan gulped as he looked at her. "That depends on where you want to sleep tonight."Stella tilted her head and thought for a while. She then smiled and said, "Let's go to your place."Keegan raised his eyebrow. "Are you sure?"Stella felt too dizzy to focus on Keegan's blurry figure. She frowned, shook her head, and held his face with her hands. "I gave you three thousand and five hundred dollars. If we went to a hotel room, that would cost me too much. Let's go to your house to save up some money. I might have to go through divorce proceedings."Keegan could feel the veins popping out of his head.'Am I supposed to compliment her on her thriftiness?'Keegan looked stern. "My place? Aren't you worried about your husband finding out about this?"Stella shook her hea