"You want me to become an artist in your company?" Felicity put her hand on her chin and asked. She held her phone to her face and stared at her reflection before saying in a low voice, "That doesn't sound too bad."Based on my looks, I can play the role of a concubine or maybe a young, innocent intern who has something going on with the CEO, don't you think?"Plus, they don't really focus on looks anymore, right? There have been several average-looking female stars who have become quite popular in the past two years. Maybe I'll be in the next generation of celebrities, huh?"Vermont was speechless. "Do you wanna go to the bathroom for a sec?"Felicity looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Why would I need to go to the bathroom?""To freaking look at yourself in the mirror," Vermont replied with a serious look on his face.Felicity felt offended. She kicked him off the couch. "You go look in the mirror!" she yelled.Vermont slumped onto the carpet and sat there with one of his
Felicity glanced at Vermont and asked, "Have you ever seen the ad for pain-free surgical abortions?""What?""There was this girl who was undergoing pain-free surgery, and she asked the doctor if they were going to start, but the doctor told her that they were done.""What are you talking about?" Vermont frowned."That was how I felt that night," said Felicity, and Vermont froze.'Are we going to start? We're already done. Not only was it fast, but it felt as though there was nothing.' Vermont could not believe it and was a little embarrassed. 'This is my manhood we're talking about. Shit. There's no way that's true, especially not after I laughed at Keegan for the same thing.'"You were so wasted that day. You probably don't remember how it felt."Felicity gave Vermont a sideways glance and said, "Even though I have no experience prior to this, I'm sure I should've felt something, right?"I mean, the pain I felt after getting a shot lasted for two days. But, I didn't feel a th
Felicity continued, [Look in the mirror for once. I'm the one who's been fixing your mess for years. You don't know how to write historical dramas, yet you keep trying.[Can't you do some research before making up your nonsense scripts? And how dare you ask me about the historical figures in my version? I already mentioned them in my work.[Are you unable to read??The group chat was silent.[Show some respect, Felicity.] The screenwriter wrote in anger.Felicity shot back, [Respect my ass! Are you even worthy of respect? You hold meetings where your assistants brainstorm ideas because you have absolutely no talent whatsoever. You take everyone's thoughts and compile them as one and then ask us to revise the script.[It's fine that we have to revise the script since it's our job, but could you treat us as human beings at least? While we were working overtime to review the manuscript, you were out watching a movie with your wife.[You promised to give us a fair share of half of t
Stella had yet to put her shirt on when Keegan quickly covered her head with a blanket upon hearing the doorknob turn.The intruders entered to find Keegan near the bed with women's clothing strewn about. A noticeable bump under the blanket indicated someone was beneath it.Although Keegan was dressed, the marks on his neck and collarbone were unmistakable to the intruders. They were all aware of what had occurred in the room.They got a phone call early in the morning and were told that the heir of Vinci Rivera had spent the night in a hotel with a woman yesterday.Keegan had not publicly disclosed that he was divorced, so he was still a married man to the media.The paparazzi were very enthusiastic about discovering celebrities' personal lives and were very interested in tracking down popular figures in Rivera. Especially an ultra-wealthy family like Vinci Rivera.The news of the heir of Vinci Rivera having an affair was way more exciting than any starlet getting exposed. So, t
'This isn't what we were told.'The paparazzi were disappointed, but some did not believe what Keegan said.After all, there was nothing to prove that what he said was true. That woman had been hiding under the blanket since they came inside, and they did not see her face at all. So, they were not convinced."Would you allow us to interview Mrs. Kane since that's her?" A quick-witted paparazzi asked, hoping to uncover a headline-worthy story despite not catching Keegan in any wrongdoing.Keegan had publicly announced his marriage on social media four years ago but had never disclosed his wife's identity. Despite being married for four years, he had kept his wife's information tightly under wraps. Any attempt to find out more about her would be met with a warning from Vinci Rivera.Rumors swirled, suggesting that Bella was his wife, fueled by a photo of them together that was swiftly removed. Those who dared to inquire with Vinci Rivera about the truth were dismissed as ridiculous.
"What the fuck is this?''A face-kini?'Stella was terrified, but Keegan acted swiftly, passing her a bag with a disguise to conceal her face. Without this quick thinking, her career would have been ruined if her identity had been exposed to the cameras once the blanket was removed.As everyone focused on Stella's disguise, Keegan reacted instantly, grabbing the person's arm who was still holding the blanket and twisting it behind their back. The person yelled in pain and fell to the ground, their face turning pale.Keegan's face looked very cold as he glared at the paparazzi. "Did I allow you to look at her face?"He got so mad that everyone there could feel his anger rippling through them. He did not look as calm as he was answering the question before. Instead, he made everyone shudder.The expressions of the paparazzi changed. Keegan was different from Jackson, as nothing would happen to them no matter what they wrote about Jackson. Keegan was the person who made the best pap
"Okay," Stella said. Her legs became weak as soon as she stood up and stumbled. Keegan was shocked and immediately went forward to help her up. Then, he asked softly, "Are you okay?"Stella got embarrassed and only said after a while, "Do I walk like I'm riding on a pig?"Keegan kept quiet. He reminded himself of how ruthless he was last night and got a little awkward too. Then, he said, "Cover your face so no one will recognize you."Stella was speechless. She knew what his answer was.It was a yes.The bathroom had no cold water, and Keegan booked a room next door. The car that Aldor scheduled for them arrived after they freshened up.Stella only started thinking about what to do with this relationship when the car started moving. She was not expecting their relationship to progress so quickly, so she was a little lost. She initially planned to only focus on her relationship after her career got on track.Keegan was already at the peak of his career, so she wanted to achieve s
Keegan paused. He was not sure if he heard what Stella said correctly.He held his breath and asked, "What did you say?"Stella was not a dilly-dally kind of person, and she could not deny her feelings for Keegan.She noticed everything that Keegan did to save their relationship these days. She figured it would not be right for her to keep him hanging, no matter how strong their relationship was. So, she wanted to take their relationship to another level since she could not turn back time.She looked at Keegan and said, "Isn't companionate marriage a trend now? Let's give companionate dating a try, then. I'm going to give you a probation period as my boyfriend. If you do well, I'll turn you into my legitimate boyfriend, but if you fail..."Keegan immediately cut her off. "There won't be another option. I'm going to pass with flying colors."Stella held her laughter in. "Don't be overconfident. I haven't even told you about the conditions yet."Keegan grabbed her hand and gave he
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