Stella was the kind of person who would only be very talkative around people she was familiar with but awkward with strangers.The production had started a week, yet she only talked to a few other actors or the crew. She was not very familiar with them at all. She would only speak to them when they asked her a question. At other times, she would just be eating or looking at her phone.She was scrolling through Facebook when she received a text from Keegan: [Let's eat together tonight.]Stella snapped a photo of the delicacies in front of her and texted back: [I'm eating now.]Keegan immediately replied: [With who?]Stella sent him another text: [Leighton is leaving town, so Stuart organized a gathering before he does.]Keegan felt very good after knowing that Leighton was going to leave.However, he asked anyway: [Is he done with all his parts?]Stella: [Not yet. He's a big star and has a lot of jobs. He's only making a guest appearance in this drama anyway. Otherwise, why woul
Stella pursed her lips. She went back to the homepage and recovered her chat history.Then, her face darkened.She wondered why Keegan had turned into a completely different person who could guess how she felt at times. He would even know when she was hungry.She thought that they had some kind of connection, but she was totally wrong! Keegan unblocked his own number when he used her phone to take a picture of her and Julian when he sat for the college entrance exam!It turned out that he had been spying on her WhatsApp story these two months!Keegan was way too good at pretending. He even told Stella not to unblock his number too early when he transferred her money because he wanted to prove himself to her.'Bullshit! He only said that because he knew I'd find out what he did if I unblocked him!'Stella clenched her teeth as she sent Keegan a middle finger emoticon. Then, she blocked him again.Keegan knew that he was exposed when he saw what Stella had sent him. He immediatel
Stella wasn't bothered by Olivia's call because she had upset Olivia greatly at Cordelia's birthday party. Olivia was only following Dahlia's instructions because she wanted to assist her husband with his work.However, Olivia's husband not only had a secret lover but also had an illegitimate child with them. Olivia never expected her close friend Dahlia to keep such secrets from her, despite knowing about them for a long time. Stella couldn't find any reason not to resent Dahlia.Stella suspected that Olivia might have had something to do with the accident at the birthday party. She had no interest in whatever Olivia was proposing.Olivia was sharp and tactful, managing to completely avoid involvement in the fireworks accident. This showed Stella how cautious Olivia could be. She was worried that Olivia might try to set her up if she associated with her. So, she immediately blocked Olivia because she wanted to stay away from any involvement with her."Bella, your bag is so beautif
"But the pictures she took were incredibly detailed, and it didn't seem like a fake at all. A friend of mine wanted to rent the bag for a photoshoot, but the seller insisted on selling it. When she finally saved up enough money and contacted the seller again, it was already gone. So, I doubt it's a fake. Besides..." The person hesitated. "I believe Bella's bag has the same serial number as the one I saw online."The atmosphere became a little strange after that person said that.That person was implying that Bella bought the bag on a website that sold used items, and the bag was pre-owned. Bella was a rising fashion icon in showbiz and that was the last thing she wanted others to know she did.Everybody shifted their gaze to Bella. However, Bella acted rather calmly as she put on a faint smile. "You've probably made a mistake. I bought this from an authorized store."Stella looked for a moment before looking back at her phone.'An authorized secondhand store.'She did not have an
"I watched that show too! I was completely shocked when the door was pushed open. That's literally my dream room!""I mean, isn't that the dream of every woman in this world?""Bella is so humble. I don't see her showing off her collection at all. I'd have a rotation of different bags every day without using the same one for a month!"Bella smiled. "Most of them were gifted by my sponsors. I only bought a few bags, and some of the purchases were work-related. There were some outdated designs, and I plan to get rid of them or give them away. I'm running out of space."Her words made the actresses both envious and jealous.None of the actresses would give their bags away, even if they were only worth a few thousand. Bella could only do that because she was famous and earned much more than them.Yolanda gazed at Stella, who was wiping the sauce off her phone screen. Then, she suddenly said, "Why don't you give some of them to Stella? Even though bag designs are very subjective, usin
Stella smiled. "It wouldn't be right for me to let you down since you're being so kind to me."Forget about tomorrow since we don't have anything to do now anyway."I remember you live not far away from here, right? Why don't you take me there to have a look today?"Then, she said jokingly, "I'm afraid you won't be able to give me any bags after tomorrow."Bella paused. 'Did Stella get so poor after the divorce that she went crazy? Can't she tell that I was only trying to embarrass her? Why would she even say yes to that? Is she out of her mind?'Stella's words left Bella no choice but to play along. "Everybody here heard what I said. Of course, I'll honor my promise, but—""Let's go then," Stella cut Bella off before she could finish her sentence. She stood up and put on a happy look. "I kind of want to see what every woman's dream room looks like."Yolanda scoffed. 'Is she really feeling excited to get someone's used bags? Once a lowlife, always a lowlife!'Then, she turned a
Stella swept her gaze across Yolanda.'Olivia was the last person who tried to embarrass me like that. Could Yolanda be her long-lost daughter?'However, Olivia only wanted to flatter Dahlia for the sake of her husband. I just can't figure out what Yolanda is trying to get by doing this. She would even praise Bella no matter what she did. Is Bella giving her a cut from her earnings?'Bella can't be considered one of the top actresses, and she doesn't even know any wealthy person. She has some connections with third-rate producers, but that's it. She doesn't even know how to pick the right script for herself. How could she help Yolanda?'Perhaps Yolanda isn't doing this for anything; she just hates me.'Stella smiled. 'I'm good. However, you seem like you're in a rush more than me. Why don't you ask Bella for one or two bags too? You're so close with her, and I'm sure that she won't let you go home empty-handed."Yolanda could be very quick-witted when it came to things like this.
Stella said, "I don't quite have the space for them in my house, so I plan on placing them at a friend's."A while ago, Keegan had been getting people to send Stella lots of shoes and clothes, so her clothes room was full and could not fit the bags.To others, however, Stella's words meant her house was so small she had to store her bags in her friend's house. She sounded incredibly broke.Everyone could not help but gaze at her with sympathy.'Why is she challenging Bella when she doesn't have what it takes?' they thought.Meanwhile, Yolanda was not that nice about it; she outright said mockingly, "She's asking you to pick two; do you think you're doing wholesale?"Stella was not angered. She answered coolly, "Bella's going to throw them out anyway. Besides, doesn't she like helping newcomers? Isn't giving the bags to me better than throwing them out?"Her words put Bella in a difficult spot.While the bags were outdated, one could still get quite some money back if they sold
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