"Why aren't we drinking Lafite?" Vermont could not help but ask.Felicity glanced at him, "The Lafite is an apology gift from you to me. What makes you think you can drink it?"Vermont was speechless. Her answer was so reasonable that he could not argue with her.Felicity put the white wine aside. She did not open it. She just started eating on her own.Although it seemed like Felicity forgave Vermont because she took the Lafite, she did not talk to him throughout the meal.Felicity was a talkative person. When she ate at his house back then, she talked non-stop. She would rant and gossip. She would complain about what went wrong at work. Or she would talk about the drama and animated show she was watching.She would never keep quiet during meals or bedtime.In her own words, "If we're not allowed to chat during meals, why should we sit together and eat? We can just eat on our own."When Vermont was brought back to Rivera when he was around eleven or twelve years old, he did no
'This is probably the kind of feeling I have for Felicity.'She's a little foolish. But she's loyal. She makes good food. She's hotheaded but she doesn't hold a grudge.'I like straightforward people like her.'After he thought that over, Vermont increasingly felt that he should make it up to Felicity. He did not want to lose a loyal friend who could cook well.So, he grabbed the alcohol and filled their glasses."Miss ban— Felicity, sorry for eating the food instead of delivering it. You trusted me but I failed you. I'll apologize to you with this glass of wine. Please forgive me."Felicity was stunned. She then frowned. "Are you trying to manipulate me again?"Vermont was speechless.He did not blame Felicity for thinking that way. Vermont was too blunt when he asked her for forgiveness. She subconsciously felt that he might be up to something.He spoke more softly. "I'm really apologizing to you. After you exited the car last night, I deeply regretted what I did. You were s
Vermont was shocked. He pulled her hand away just as the tip of her finger touched the soup."Are you insane? This is very hot!" Felicity was stunned for a moment. In a second, she felt the pain. She then cried loudly.Vermont immediately took her to the washroom. He used cold water to flow through her finger.Felicity said while crying, "You didn't mean it when you apologized. It was fine that you didn't let me eat the meat. But you even burned me..."Vermont opened his mouth. He then closed it back in the end.'There's no point in explaining to a drunk person.'Felicity was unhappier when he did not talk. "Why didn't you apologize to me?""Sorry," Vermont said that in a very perfunctory manner. He then lowered his head to check her finger. It was a little red. But it did not blister or fester.Felicity frowned. "Just sorry?""Is it not enough?"Vermont grabbed the toothpaste on the sink. He then squeezed some of it out to apply it on the tip of her finger.Felicity turned
Felicity did not respond, so Keegan had suggested calling Vermont instead. After the call ended abruptly, Keegan came back to his senses and put his phone away. "Coming shortly."While hugging Stella into his embrace, Keegan asked, "Are you cold?"Stella shook her head. The weather was hot, so the raindrops were warm. It was not cold, but the rain did make one shiver. Just as Stella shook her head, she sneezed twice. Keegan frowned. He then turned Stella so she was facing him and hugged her tightly. Stella whispered, "You don't have to block the cold for me. I have a better physique than you."Keegan said while looking down. "I failed as a husband the first time. I'm not failing as a boyfriend too."Stella was startled, and said softly after a long while, "You're still far from 100 points."Keegan chuckled. "Does this add some points for me?""Probably fifty points," Stella said, after thinking a while."Make it five hundred. I'll wear this outfit for you when we get back," Keeg
He felt like his blood all rushed to his head and started to gather in his lower regions. He suddenly felt an unbearable heat. His throat was a little dry, and he could not help but lick his lips. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Felicity murmuring, "I wonder if Dr. Steven likes big ones or small ones."Vermont was taken aback. Her words were like cold water splashing onto him, instantly waking him up. He was not just awake now, he also felt the embarrassment of being fooled. He pursed his lips, grabbed the air conditioner control from the bed, and threw it at Felicity. He got up with a cold expression and left.Keegan and Stella waited around ten minutes before Vermont showed up and brought the umbrella over. He had taken two umbrellas, one for himself and one for them. Keegan frowned. "Just one?"Vermont felt irritated. 'This dumbshit. And to think he wants to pursue Stella with that foolish brain.'Vermont explained, "Miss Bandit is drunk. I only found two umbrellas. Why
Keegan quickly followed, but he was still one step behind as Stella had already gone up the elevator. Keegan ran up the stairs and knocked on the door for a long time, but Stella did not answer.Vermont watched from the side and said, "Give it up. Women hate it when people mention their weight. She needs to take a night to calm her anger."Keegan glared at him and said snappily, "Why do you have the nerve to speak?"Vermont shrugged. "I went easy on you. What about the times when you showed off the love-packed lunch boxes your wife prepared for you or the new clothes she bought for you? You're finally a bachelor like me. It'll feel unfair if you get her back too quickly."Keegan's face darkened. 'What kind of shit have I been friends with?'Stella took a shower and changed out of her wet clothes after getting back to her apartment. When she finished her shower, she peeked into Felicity's room and saw her sleeping. She then contacted the staff at The Emperor to collect the cutlery
Dahlia's expression changed minutely. "Stella, don't be ungrateful."Stella chuckled. "First of all, Aurora has nothing to do with me. Don't pretend you know what happened between the two of us when we were sisters-in-law."Secondly, she failed to hit me, her real target, and hurt someone else. Do you think I'm dumb? Why should I plead for her?"Thirdly, this is my boss's house, it has nothing to do with your son. You don't have the right to argue about the house. Fourth-"Stella paused, and her eyes turned cold. "I'm unable to have children because of you. Did you really think I'm magnanimous enough to overlook our past grievances?"With every point Stella made, Dahlia's expression became more disapproving. Dahlia had underestimated Stella. 'After she divorced and cut ties with the Jewell family, she was supposed to fall to the ground with no hopes of getting up.'However, not only is she not in a mess, her life is getting better. So much better than the past that the once submi
'How could she have the audacity to use this to threaten me? If Keegan continues to indulge Aurora on this matter, I won't consider being with Keegan anymore,' Stella thought. She looked Dahlia straight in the eye. "I could help, but I have a condition."Dahlia's eyes instantly lit up. "Go on."Stella said coolly, "You have to turn yourself in and confess that you drugged me, causing me to be unable to conceive a child. Only then will I plead for your daughter in front of Mr. Hall."Dahlia's face froze and her expression darkened. "Are you kidding me?""Why would I?" Stella raised the corner of her mouth. "I'm giving you a chance to save your daughter. With your love for Aurora, couldn't you sacrifice a little for her?"Dahlia looked at the stunning face looking at her and was choked with rage. She raised her hand and aimed a slap at Stella. Stella was prepared, so she immediately stepped back, dodging Dahlia's strike.However, in the next second, another slap came and landed on