Keegan looked at the way Leighton and Stella were talking, and his eyes burned with anger. He immediately took out his phone and dialed Stella's number. Seeing that it was Keegan, Stella looked at Leighton and said, "Sorry, I have to take this call." She then turned around and walked away with her phone.Vermont saw the raging fire in Keegan's eyes and thought he would be sly and sarcastic on the phone. But, to his surprise, his voice was gentle when the call connected. "Is it over? Are you tired?"Vermont was speechless. 'Imagine if she could see your face right now,' he thought."I'm alright. Just feeling a little warm. Did you leave?""No, not yet. I reserved a table at The Deli to celebrate your success.""Don't overorder. The weather is hot, and I don't have much appetite right now.""I'll ask them to make something light. You need the energy to deal with work," said Keegan."Okay," Stella replied after thinking about it.Keegan smiled and said, "I'll wait for you in the c
Stella heard this and knew he did not mind her lending it to people. Keegan would not use the results of his team's labor to coax her. He also would never use the company's achievements to impress her. However, when Stella saw Keegan wanting her to comfort him, she could not help but feel it was hilarious.She glanced at the front row. Aldor was not averting his gaze while Vermont had already taken out his phone. He had turned on his front-facing camera and was watching them boldly.Stella could see Vermont mouth out the words from the screen, "Don't spoil him."Stella retracted her gaze and turned around to ask Keegan, "What do you want as your consolation?"Keegan got close to her ears and whispered, "I want you to add two hundred points."Stella was speechless. He is as good as it gets. He would have tried to obtain more from it had he used more of his brain. Stella used her purse to put a barricade in front of them to cover Vermont's camera before saying, "Did Vermont and you
Nobody realized that Vermont tagging along was bothering Keegan. Yet, Keegan made him watch their lovers' moments.In truth, Keegan and Stella didn't exchange many words. They skipped the cheesy lines, but the vibe was something else. Even without many words, there were still circles of happy feelings, and he was almost getting lost in them.After a few drinks, Stella got up to go to the washroom. Keegan's gaze finally landed on Vermont, "Are you full now?""Stop being so smug," Vermont rolled his eyes at him, "She kissed you because she likes your face. What correlation is between that and Stella liking you as a person?"Keegan's expression did not change, "At least I have the prerequisite for her to like me. Unlike someone who only knows how to lie."Vermont was at a loss for words.'Where is my sword!' Vermont screamed in his thoughts.There were many customers today at The Deli; hence quite a few were queuing for the washroom. When Stella walked past the corridor, she saw an
Sophia wanted to use this opportunity to humiliate Stella, but Stella did not give her a chance. After she checked Sophia out, Stella asked, "Which doctor helped do your face? Do you not plan to sue them?"I know a lawyer specializing in medical cases, and I can introduce him to you. Then you can have more compensation to find a better doctor to fix it."She spoke with such "sincerity" that the woman standing next to her waiting for the stall could not help but look over. Technically, she was looking at Sophia's face.Sophia's expression immediately contorted in rage, but she had yet to absorb the injection she got fully. The muscles on her face were slightly stiff while her lips twitched like she had facial palsy. This further cemented Stella's statement on Sophia's plastic surgery.Sophia had yet to open her mouth when her best friend could not resist helping her stand up to Stella, "Sophia had greeted you out of the kindness of her heart. Don't you think the words you said are t
With just a few sentences, she cursed both people without using any cuss words.Sophia was frustrated. Stella, the bane of the socialite group photos, has become an actress who survived by selling her body on the silver screen. Yet, the arrogance in her has not subsided and even grew more outrageous.Laura said, "It seems the rumors are true. If not, why would her arrogance skyrocket?"Sophia looked at her, "What rumors?"Laura got closer and said mysteriously, "I heard that Stella had hooked up with the son of the Saun family. Soon after she divorced, someone saw her and Trevor looking for houses. She also signed with a company under the Saun family. This is not a coincidence, right?"Sophia paused, "You sure?"Laura replied, "I also heard some gossip but didn't see it with my own eyes. However... if no one was backing her, how would she have the guts to speak to you like that? She is an illegitimate child. Shouldn't she tuck her tail between her legs when she meets you, the leg
Sophia saw this scene play out, and her expression contorted bitterly.'Stella was actually having a meal with Keegan! Aren't they divorced? They had made such an ugly mess back then, and he divorced her with nothing to her name. How could he still have lunch with her? Why would they even have such intimate interactions?' These questions filled Sophia's head.'No wonder Stella was so fearless. She was hooking up with Keegan while fooling around with Trevor. After she divorced, she has been even more in her element, hanging around with men,' Sophia continued her train of thought.Sophia hated yet envied her so much that she left without even eating. Her best friend waited a long time and did not see Sophia return. Hence, she went out and searched for her.Instead, just as she was about to step out the door, she was blocked by a waiter. The waiter made her pay the bill first.Laura replied, "I'm looking for my friend. When she comes back, we'll pay together."The waiter instead dir
Sophia continued to throw the seed hulls on the floor as she said indifferently, "I'm teaching Samantha to tidy up the house. Her work is getting sloppy because she is growing older.""You're too much!"Albert roared in anger, "Do you think I wouldn't know how capable Samantha is after she had worked for us for all these years?!"He lifted Samantha and told off Sophia with a scowl on his face. "Apologize to Samantha! Now!"Sophia's expression turned ugly. She threw away the nuts that were still in her hand, and shrieked, "I won't! How is it my fault when she was the one who didn't do her job well?""What's with that attitude of yours? Don't you have any manners?!"'Sophia no longer seemed well-mannered after taking in all three mother and daughters. She was a sweet and caring person that would help with spring cleaning, helping the attendants with their work, and even serving them drinks. Why did she change?'Blaming herself for escalating the conflict between the both of them,
Albert frowned. "What nonsense are you spouting?"Sophia coldly harrumphed, "That respectful daughter of yours not only got back together with Keegan after the divorce, but she also hooked onto the Saun family's sole heir. She even wanted me to tell you to return her mother's dowry and the Kane family's betrothal gift. She will find a time to pick it up, and she will sue if you don't give it back."Albert's expression turned grotesque, gritting his teeth as he said, "Why is she biting the hand that fed her now?"Having been humiliated by the slap along with the addition of Hylda's presence, Sophia sarcastically whispered, "Why wouldn't she dare? Anyone would hate you to the core if you divorced their mother immediately after she turned vegetative."Hylda frowned and shouted, "Shut up!"Sophia stopped speaking even though she was unhappy about it. Hylda continued, "She's really funny. Who is she to want us to return the betrothal gift when she is already divorced? Only the Kanes ha