Vermont held in his laughter. "Me too."So, Felicity went into Vermont's house reluctantly.Felicity knew that the roasted fish was from Southern Unity Street just by the smell of it.That was because her office was very close to that street, and she would be attracted by that smell whenever she walked past it.She suggested her company's team-building session be organized there, but most of her colleagues rejected the idea because the smoky smell would stick to their clothes. And, that shop had a big hall without any individual rooms, so the lack of privacy became a reason to not go there.After all, team-building activities were supposed to be fun. Felicity was one of the few people who only wanted to eat.That was why Felicity only ate there a few times even though the shop was very near to her office.So, she enjoyed that meal very much.She even took the initiative to clean up after the meal. "I'm leaving now.""Wait a minute." Vermont stopped her. "Test a game out with m
Stella replied honestly, "I uninstalled it last night.""Re-install it and respond to it. This is a perfect chance to clarify things.""Okay," Stella said before reinstalling Facebook.She opened the application and saw that the most searched hashtag was #VRAmbassador.She tapped on it, and the Cyber Crime Bureau posted a clip of her. It was taken from Jurisdiction when she acted as a university student who ended her life because of the pressure of online loan with the caption, [It's nice to be working with you again. How have you been? @StellaJewell]The main account of Vinci Rivera shared the post with the caption, [That's right. She "sold herself" to us.] The account even flaunted a picture of the Mercedes-Benz that the netizens would not stop spreading.In other words, Vinci Rivera was responding to the rumors about Stella selling her body to some rich man for her own benefit.Vinci Rivera was telling everyone that Stella was not spending time with some rich men when she did
A celibate engineer who was obsessed with inventing new stuff and a voice actress who was the go-to option when any show needed a sexy and seductive voice.The extreme contrasts between them could actually go so well together.Keegan never wanted to be interviewed and would rarely appear in front of the media. There were only a few photos of him online, and all of them were related to work, such as when he gave a speech at Trinity University.Everybody spent a lot of effort to find his photo. Then, they cropped him out and placed him beside a picture of Stella when she acted as the corpse-cooking maniac in Jurisdiction, where she was wearing a camisole and had short hair.They were shocked by how well they looked together. Keegan wore a suit that made him look ascetic, and it seemed like only Stella could take them off to do whatever she wanted on him.The sexual tension surrounding her was simply too strong.So, they gave them a nickname as a couple—Keella.It was a combination
Shannon leered at Bella and said, "You're both from the same company, and she's not as good as you. You're the main character, while she's just a sidepiece. There's no conflict of interest between you two. Why would she try to screw you over?"Bella's face turned red. She could not tell her about how she had tried to break Keegan and Stella's marriage before."The company accepted an endorsement for an affordable luxury brand as compensation for you. And, the police have closed the case and ruled it an accident. I'm telling you, Bella, Mr. Saun doesn't like actors who cause trouble. Just do your job, and you will be fine. You'd get everything you were promised in your contract. No one can protect you if Mr. Saun finds out that you did the opposite."Bella was the most popular artist in the company and should have received princess treatment. However, Trevor did not like her at all, which can be seen through Bella's shock at that time.Shannon thought that the company had appointed
Dahlia felt frustrated that Keegan seemed unconcerned about the Crosby family matters but was overly attentive to Stella. 'Thank goodness they're divorced. Otherwise, Keegan would be even more fixated on her. There wouldn't be room for me in this household.'Early in the morning, Dahlia visited Cordelia's house. Cordelia had been quite unhappy with her since the birthday banquet incident, so Dahlia had kept a low profile since then. Besides offering her condolences to the injured guests from the banquet, Dahlia went to Cordelia's place to acknowledge her errors and offer her apologies.Cordelia remained adamant about not wanting to see Dahlia. Each time Dahlia visited, Cordelia either turned her away or gave her the silent treatment.Dahlia had managed to enter the Kane family due to her pregnancy and determination. Initially, when pregnant, Cordelia disapproved of her, yet Dahlia persisted. She visited Cordelia daily, bringing tea, inquiring about Cordelia's well-being, tending to
Cordelia did not answer Dahlia's question. Instead, she asked, "How many years has it been since Quentin's death?""Sixteen years," Dahlia said."Sixteen years, seven months, and nine days to be exact," the old lady said indifferently. "He was gone on the first day of the new year."Dahlia seemed a little sad. "Yeah. It's been so many years," she whispered."You haven't gotten remarried for sixteen years, yet you want Keegan to find a new partner after two months of getting a divorce. Have you ever thought of what it's like for him?"Dahlia's face changed. "It's not the same, Cordelia. Quentin and I have been in love for so many years. He and Stella agreed to get divorced."Cordelia leered at her and said, "If you really love Quentin, where were you when the lab he was in caught on fire?"Dahlia's heart tightened, and she wanted to cry instantly. "Are you still blaming me for what happened?"The old lady put down the scissors and calmly said, "Quentin asked me to treat you well
Dahlia didn't like how Keegan treated the Crosby family, so she stopped visiting him after that one bad thing had happened.Most moms in the city would lend a hand to their grown-up kids with household things after a divorce, but not Dahlia. She didn't bother. She didn't care much about how Keegan was coping. It had only been a month since Keegan's divorce, and she kept sending him details about girls from wealthy families, wishing he would find new wife. She seemed to care more about his new relationship than his divorce.After ignoring her calls twice, Keegan either put his phone on silent or had Aldor answer. He didn't use any of the stuff she sent. Instead, he gave it all to Wenham to help Trevor find someone.Trevor was getting tired of the blind dates. He even posted a tweet stating, [You deserve to be single @KeeganKane]Keegan's act of sending his troubles to his rival was brutal."It's urgent! Put him on the phone!" Dahlia frowned.Aldor smiled apologetically and said, "
Stella thought that Marshall was a good friend too, but she would not want to play video games with him all night. She felt that the friendship would be ruined if the boundaries were crossed.Stella thought about it for a while and reminded Felicity that being friends with Vermont and being his partner were two different things. It was best if she did her research.The corners of Felicity's eyes twitched as she said, "You're overthinking this, babe. I would never fall for him. He's a player, and I'm not. I'd never want something I can't keep."Stella smiled and said, "Whether it's him or Dr. Steven, it's better to get to know each other first." She wanted to keep Felicity safe from whatever she had gone through before."Okay. You can go now."Stella wore her shoes, tidied up her hair, and went out. Not long after Stella had left, the doorbell rang. Felicity rinsed her mouth and said loudly, "Coming. Did you forget to take something?"She then ran to the entrance and opened the do
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