Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted by Eleven Jewell

Chapter 1740

Wenham's remark rendered Keegan speechless.

His attitude toward the two could not be any more different. He barely acknowledged the gift Keegan brought but praised Marshall, especially upon learning that Stella had assisted in choosing them.

In the past, Keegan might not have endured this injustice and stormed off. However, possibly influenced by Jaylene, he remained surprisingly silent. He did not retort even as Wenham sarcastically teased him.

Stella couldn't bear to see Keegan being berated. She cleared her throat to interrupt Wenham. "Dad, put the wine away. Marshall has work this afternoon, so we won't be drinking today."

Wenham nodded, "Sure. Make sure Marshall feels welcomed. I'll be there shortly."

Stella agreed, and Wenham carried the two bottles of wine to the wine cellar.

"Marshall, come have a seat."

Stella adjusted the backrest, gesturing for Marshall to sit. He took a seat beside her, directly across from Keegan.

to Marshall and said in a hushed voice, "What

tea will do," Marshall replied, brushing off a fallen leaf from Stella's shoulder. In a low voice, he added," You're

Keegan from the corner of her eye before saying, "No, I'm

the dead of winter, and you're wearing a

lifted the hem of her skirt, revealing her

tights and

seemed genuinely surprised. "I didn't know

chuckled. "Why would I go bare-legged

say anything else, they heard the loud sound of a coffee cup being placed

I didn't expect you to be here today. If I knew, I'd come another

"Why? Am I

just concerned that Stella

one feeling awkward. After all, she's still my fiancee on paper. Ethically and

distance?"

she's still your fiancee. Yet, you're here with another woman. Do you think that's appropriate?"