Chapter 92

The air was frozen for a few seconds. Even Vermont, who had a silver tongue in resolving awkward social settings, was at a loss for words.

Marshall’s new girlfriend is Keegan’s wife? Vermont thought. This is too dramatic even for TV shows!

“My wife is. “Keegan gave Stella a cold glare, and his eyes were fixated on her hand that was clinging to Marshall’s arm. Keegan forced a smile and continued, “Maybe we should ask Ms. Thompson when is she available to play the role of my wife.”

Stella quietly let go of Marshall’s arm and took a step back to put some distance between them. Marshall gave her a puzzled look.

Before Stella could explain herself, Keegan’s arm reached around her waist and forcefully pulled her into his embrace.

His motions were merciless. Harshly stifling her waist, he lowered to the side of her ear and asked through his gritted teeth, “Should I address you as Mrs. Kane or Ms. Thompson?”

Stella was uncertain if it was just a misconception, but she felt like Keegan was being possessive toward her. It was as though he wanted to proclaim his dominance.

“Keegan, what are you talking about?” Marshall furrowed his eyebrows.

Keegan kept his hand on Stella’s waist with sneering eyes. “Stella, introduce your husband to your boyfriend properly.”

“What boyfriend?” Stella pushed Keegan away, as she was not able to withstand the pain he caused on her waist. “What is wrong with you, Keegan Kane?”

“I should be the one asking you that!” Keegan replied with fury in his eyes. “Stella Jewell, for three years, your name was next to mine on our marriage certificate. How come I never knew that your last name was Thompson?”

Stella choked on her reply. This was a tough one to explain.

There is no way for me to confess that I gave Marshall a fake name out of caution. Who would have thought that we would have any further interactions? Marshall is standing right beside me. It would be too hurtful to tell him the truth.”

As Stella was indecisive on how she should word her thoughts, Marshall piped up.

related and shared the same surname.” Stella was guilt–ridden. She was the one who lied, but her victim was the one patching up the lie for her. Vermont saw his chance to smooth things over and immediately said, “So, it was all a misunderstanding! Come on, let me introduce the two of you. Stella, this is Marshall Moore, mine and Keegan’s childhood friend. He couldn’t make it when you and Keegan got married because he was overseas. So, he sent the painting to your marriage room

Claude Monet, Stella

the painting was a gift from Vermont, although it seemed out of character for a stingy person like him to give such an expensive painting as a wedding gift

Keegan’s wife, Vermont continued. She

on Stella and gulped down his

tugged on Stella’s wrist, pulling her

get out of his embrace. “One billion dollars,” Keegan threatened

stopped protesting upon

waist. The warmth of his hand seeped through the fabric of her clothes and

on her as much as she could and shot Marshall an apologetic

deal.” He hesitantly took two band–aids from his pocket and handed them to Stella. “I just asked the waiter for these,” Marshall said, pointing to Stella’s wrist.”

Stella was astonished.

window. Since it was just minor bleeding, Stella just

Keegan heedlessly grabbed her wrist, the wound started to hurt

wound, Stella thought. I’ve barely known Marshall for a few days, but he was the one who noticed.‘ Stella’s mind was

from Marshall. “Don’t bother,” Keegan stated flatly. “I can take

the slightly alleviated

with the

Aurora’s voice broke the

held his arm. “I knew you were lying about having a

felt relieved. He never thought he would be so glad to see Aurora. He smiled and quickly replied. “A lone wolf like him? It would be hard for him to get a girlfriend. You should introduce some of your friends to him. Maybe

interested in

trembled, and she looked away sheepishly. “Hi there, Keegan, Stella, and Vermont,” Aurora

sneered but remained

her off this easily. But, given the situation we are in, now is not the time to look

private matters”

a guy that keeps pestering me, and he is so annoying! Can you please ward him off for me?” Aurora said

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