Upon learning that Bella wouldn't be playing the role of the Queen in "The Palace," her fans expressed their dissatisfaction. Consequently, when Elegant Media reposted the Facebook announcement, Bella's fans were unsure of its significance. Some speculated that it might have been an attempt to undermine someone involved in the situation.Soon, the search [Terminated Contract] became trending, and Bella's fans boldly spoke out against Elegant Media.Initially, Bella was happy because of the signing, but when she saw the trending search, her mood soured. She quickly contacted someone to help suppress the news."This bunch of idiots is utterly insane!"Bella was furious. "It was difficult enough to get signed under Elegant Media, and here they are, causing trouble. They actually think that they're the shit after getting some attention, judging here and there. I can sign with whoever I want to sign. What does it have to do with them, huh?""Bella, please keep your voice down. You shou
Keegan's mouth twitched."Didn't you say no one can help me?" Julian asked with a smile.Keegan put down his glass of water and said, "Do you want to try?""Try what?""Try fighting a black belt in Taekwondo, a level 10 in Jujitsu, and a master at free combat," Keegan said slowly.Julian was at a loss for words. "Sorry, Keegan. I was wrong."'This kid's energy sure does feel a lot like Stella's,' Keegan thought.Julian closed the book, laid his head on the table, and asked, "Keegan, how did you meet Stella?" After two days of getting along, he was not as afraid of Keegan as before.Keegan scrolled through his phone and said in a casual tone, "She was a damsel in distress, and I saved her."Julian was surprised. "It surely doesn't seem that way to me. It's like you guys would not have batted an eye if you didn't know each other."Julian was a smart kid, and Keegan, who did not like getting into other people's businesses, treated him well because of Stella.Keegan paused. Juli
Stella wanted to slap herself after saying those words.'My stupid, out-of-control mouth!' she thought.Seeing her reaction, Keegan wanted to laugh.However, he understood that if he gave in to his laughter, Stella might decide to leave and seek refuge in the car.Struggling to suppress his amusement, Keegan covered his mouth with his right fist and cleared his throat before speaking, "Eat with Julian. He might feel too shy to eat if you don't join him."Julian was speechless upon hearing that.For a moment, Stella had an internal struggle with her pride. Then, she feigned reluctance and said, "Alright, then. I'll eat with him."Ten minutes later, Julian observed as Stella refilled her bowl once more. He couldn't resist commenting, "Stella, don't celebrities need to watch their weight—"Before he could complete his sentence, someone kicked him on his shin beneath the table.Julian's lips twitched, and he fell silent.Stella was sitting beside him while Keegan was sitting acro
Stella removed her face mask and sun hat before placing them on the grass beside them. Then, she jabbed Julian with her shoulder."You stick out your left hand, and I'll stick out my right. We'll give Ms. Cooke a heart."Julian felt a twinge in his eye.The word "no" was on the tip of his tongue for a while. However, he swallowed the word under Keegan's hard gaze. Then, he reluctantly stuck out his hand and struck a heart pose with Stella.Stella squinted her eyes and flashed a smile.Keegan held the phone. However, only Stella was in the phone's camera viewfinder.Stella was so tired from posing that her smile was about to turn stiff."Are you done?" she asked.Keegan frowned. "The lighting isn't good. Move to your left a little."Stella had no choice but to push Julian to the left."Like this?" Stella asked."Yes," Keegan said while quickly opening the WhatsApp application on Stella's phone and removing himself from the blocked list. Then, he sent the solo photo he took of
"If only I hadn't left after you gave me the candy and sent me away. I definitely would've caught you immediately. I was standing too far away."'That's how Marshall beat me to the punch,' thought Keegan.Stella got annoyed. "You've been thinking for two days, and this is the conclusion you came to?""No..." Keegan set down the bottle in his hand.He continued, "I should've pushed Jaylene away. In fact, it doesn't even matter if I was a little late, but I had to be facing you."Stella was at loss for words.Aldor quietly increased the volume of his earphones.She then turned away from Keegan. "Don't try to play the sympathy card."Keegan lowered his gaze. "I want to play the sympathy card on you, but you said we don't even have feelings of affection between us."Stella said nothing.'We have no feelings for each other, and it'll be nothing but torture to the both of us if we force ourselves to be together...' She suddenly thought of the words she had said to the officer on th
After Aldor left, Stella turned to look at Keegan.'He didn't even take off his shoes. How will Julian sleep here when he comes back later?' she thought.She went up to Keegan and took off his shoes. Then, she held his legs and pushed his body further into the bed.While she was doing so, she suddenly tripped over her feet and fell right onto Keegan.Stella's chin knocked onto Keegan's belt. It was so painful she gritted her teeth.She propped herself up from the bed. Just as she was about to get up, she suddenly felt something on Keegan's body, which was under her, poking her.Stella was startled. In the very next moment, her expression darkened. She grabbed the pillow next to her and threw it at Keegan's head."Go die, Keegan!" she said and promptly left after.When Aldor came back from buying the boba drink, he saw Keegan sitting by the bed alone in low spirits. Meanwhile, Stella was nowhere to be seen in the campervan."Mr. Kane, where's Mrs. Kane?" asked Aldor.Keegan sa
After Detective Karl concluded his conversation, he departed.Stella remained in place, her expression deep with concern. Her thoughts consumed her: 'Keegan was indeed the one who rescued me from the car accident. But I never contemplated why he was there in the first place.'Both vehicles had flipped and caught fire after the accident. Onlookers kept their distance, fearing they'd be impacted. Additionally, Keegan tends to maintain an indifferent stance toward strangers, making his rescue of me quite unusual.'Initially, I presumed the accident was a deliberate one-sided attack. Yet, there seems to be too much uncertainty now. As Detective Karl suggested, creating friction between them is the most direct approach.If they were complicit in the murder, causing discord between them could fracture their partnership. Then, I wouldn't need to anguish over uncovering the truth.'With this in mind, she retrieved her phone and dialed a number.Meanwhile, Albert had been in awful luck th
Seeing this, Sophia set down the bag in her hand."Dad, mom's just worried about you. You've been working hard for many years, so she just wanted to buy you something nice," she said in a low voice."You call this being worried about me? You're spending my money to worry about me?"At the mention of this, Albert's pent-up anger finally blew up. He continued, "She goes to the mall a few times every week. Does she have that many things to buy? How many clothes, bags, and shoes do you all have in your closets? Yet you're still buying more."Hylda was fed up with his words. "Do you think I'm buying this many things because I'm vain? I'm only doing this because of you! If I don't dress well and wear nice bags, how will I join the social circle of rich ladies? I'll only get the chance to bring you business after I get acquainted with them!"Albert did not appreciate her actions at all."This is my second marriage. Who in the circle doesn't know this? Those rich ladies in the social cir