Since little was revealed in the first round, the group decided to move on to the next without guessing the imposter. They had three chances to confirm their guesses. Failure meant the incorrectly accused were out of the game, losing a teammate. Everyone was cautious, uncertain of the consequences of wrong guesses."The storage for the item is moist," said Duncan during the second round."It's more comfortable not to wear it," said Carter.Keegan glanced at Carter and silently agreed.Lena continued, "I prefer using it.""I never use it," uttered Vermont."It comes in different colors. I like black the most," Felicity added.Keegan paused after hearing that, seemingly surprised."You should wash your hands before putting it on," said Corbin."Not everyone needs to wear it," Marshall continued.Stella said, "You shouldn't have it on too long.""You might have to replace it with a new one when you're halfway through," said Keegan.All of them were puzzled. 'Do you really need
Everyone knew who the imposter was at that point. The game master asked the players to write down their guesses. Vermont sipped his tea and smiled, "Is it even necessary? Mr. Kane will take care of our expenses today!"Felicity was still in a state of confusion. "Wait, what? Who's the imposter?"Vermont lifted his chin at Keegan and said, "Him.""Huh? Why him?""Because... Keegan is short-sighted. How could he have only worn contact lenses once?"Felicity did not fully understand. "What's the thing he was describing then?" she asked.Vermont stifled his laughter and said, "You know how contact lenses are for everyday use? Yeah, his item is for 'every night' use."Stella was speechless. A married young woman like her had already figured out Vermont's joke, but Felicity did not. "Huh? What are you talking about?""Condoms," Vermont whispered."Con—" Felicity blushed. Her eyes widened when she recalled Keegan's comment about only using it once. 'Does that mean he and Stella don't
Stella's eyelids twitched after hearing what Keegan had said. 'Is he drunk already?' Before anyone from the group could speak, a voice came from behind them, "What are you guys playing that's making Keegan so obsessed?"The voice sounded familiar. Stella looked over subconsciously and saw a man she recognized in a white suit with Molly on his arm. The man was also one of Keegan's friends—Howard Campbell. He attended their wedding, but Keegan did not seem to have much contact with him.The last time Stella saw him was at Carter and Lena's wedding. Howard had come over with a drink to strike up a conversation, but Keegan responded dismissively and dragged Stella away.Stella's attention was on Howard. Suddenly, she realized that someone was staring at her. She looked up and saw Molly sizing her up with a smirk. "Marshall, why didn't you tell the family you have a girlfriend?" Molly asked.Marshall shot her an unconcerned glance and said, "It's not time yet.""You should let them kno
Ian deleted his social media account after dating Irene. She gave him the money to become a gallery artist and invested a lot of cash to make him a young painter.People from the circle knew that Ian was a waiter at Sapphire Clubhouse, but no one ever mentioned it, mainly because they could not afford to offend Irene. However, Keegan was not afraid. He could not stand Molly slandering Stella, so he exposed her family's secrets.Molly immediately felt embarrassed after that. Seeing Marshall had no intention to speak up for her, Molly gritted her teeth and argued, "That's not the same thing. Ian graduated from the Silver Academy of Fine Arts. He only worked at Sapphire Clubhouse to earn extra pocket money."Keegan swirled his glass and said, "Do you have any idea how much the waiters at Sapphire Clubhouse get paid? You're a regular. I'm sure you can see why those people work there. Do you really think he was there to earn some pocket money? You're such a liar that you're starting to b
"I'm sure there will be many opportunities to watch me play, Ms. Moore. It's Mr. and Mrs. Lowe's big day today. I don't want to take away the spotlight from the wedding host. But since you asked, why not I show everyone here a little magic trick as entertainment and my wedding gift to the newlywed?" Stella said in a warm and gentle voice with a smile on her face.Vermont was interested and asked, "Are you going to conjure a beautiful woman?"Stella raised her eyebrows and said, "I'm going to make things come alive."Everyone was looking forward to Stella's magic trick except for Keegan. He frowned when he heard her say that.After a while, the waiter brought a few fuzzy pompoms and two clear glasses. Stella's first performance was known as Sleight of Hands. It was a simple magic trick she learned in high school. She even participated in the school's talent competition to show off her skills. She moved the pompoms from one glass to another without touching the balls. Everyone was ha
Stella did not get mad at Molly. Instead, she said slowly, "My parents... perform animal sterilization, Ms. Moore. If you ever need our services, I can offer you a 20per cent discount. We don't even need to use anesthesia. It only takes three minutes per animal. Even the wildest animals become calm once they're neutered. They stop barking at people."Everyone was at a loss for words. They knew Stella was insinuating something else. It was obvious that Molly knew it, too, judging from the ugly expression on her face. However, before she could speak, Stella said, "Here it comes."Stella pulled off the handkerchief, and a fluffy gray animal was gnawing on a peanut in Molly's palm. It was a mouse.Molly was shocked to her core when she met the rodent's eyes. She screamed and threw the mouse right at the bride. The bride was startled and took a few steps back. Her foot tripped over the chair, and the groom rushed to pull her up. However, both of them lost their footing and fell to the gr
Each of the guests left after that. When Stella passed by Keegan, she whispered, "I need to go to the bathroom. Wait for me." Keegan touched the back of her hand with his to show that he understood.He did not have much to drink today; the alcohol content of the drinks was relatively low. He was not fully drunk but did not feel very well either. However, he remembered what Stella told him and obediently waited for her in the corridor.When Howard came out of the guest room, he saw Keegan standing at the end of the corridor, getting some air. He then decided to walk over and said, "Keegan, long time no see."Keegan froze and did not answer him. Howard did not find it awkward. Instead, he continued, "I was busy a while ago and couldn't attend Mrs. Kane Sr.'s birthday party. How is she?"Stella just came out of the restroom when she heard Howard's voice. 'Sounds like they're exchanging pleasantries. The birthday party was over months ago.' Stella did not want to interrupt the two men,
"My head hurts," Keegan said. Stella beckoned him over and said, "Come here." Keegan came closer and asked, "Why?" Stella put his head on her lap and massaged his temples. "To help you with the headache," she said.Keegan took in her scent, buried his face in her arms, and closed his eyes.Stella had strong fingers and great techniques. Keegan felt a lot better after a while."I just heard you talking to Howard," Stella brought up."Oh. Don't mind him," said Keegan.Stella pinched his hard and stubbled chin, asking, "Aren't you moping because of what he said?" Keegan froze for a moment and let out a low laugh. Stella was puzzled. "What are you laughing at?""Are you thinking that I'm feeling down because I feel sorry for her but don't know what to do because, at the same time, I care for you?""Is that not what's happening?"Keegan grabbed Stella's hand and put it on his forehead, "You don't know her at all. She's not trying to trick me into going back for her; she's forcing me
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