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.

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

Claude

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

is Stella, Keegan’s wife, Vermont continued. She is your

and gulped down his words in

wrist, pulling her back to

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

upon hearing

his hand seeped through the fabric of her

her as much as she could and shot Marshall an apologetic look. “Mr Moore, thank

no big 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.” Remember to treat

Stella was astonished.

window. Since it was just minor bleeding, Stella just rinsed her wound and left it

stopped hurting, but when Keegan heedlessly grabbed her wrist, the wound started to hurt again. That was why Stella struggled to

my wound, Stella thought. I’ve barely known Marshall for a few days, but

took the band–aids from Marshall. “Don’t bother,” Keegan stated

alleviated

the unsettling

Aurora’s voice

held his arm. “I knew you

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 then he

be interested in them,”

spoke, Aurora’s eyes met Stella’s mocking gaze. Aurora’s hand trembled, and she looked away sheepishly. “Hi there, Keegan, Stella, and Vermont,”

sneered but

we are in, now

private matters”

pestering me, and he is so

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