Chapter 1273

Stella chuckled and said, "We could call the cops, but Hylda wants everyone to join in. We gotta fight fire with fire. If the police handle it quiet, her reputation stays intact."

Felicity worried. Hylda was sneakier than Bella. 'That homewrecker, she twisted Albert around her finger, playing the waiting game as his secret love. Stella dashed those hopes. Now, she might try crazy stuff since her cash flow's drying up.'

"Stella, maybe you should have Keegan arrange a bodyguard for you. I'm worried you might get beaten up.

While they talked, Keegan strolled in shirtless, wearing boxers like it's his home. It was early morning, and Stella was more than happy to enjoy the view.

Keegan had an amazing physique. Muscles stood out, and Stella could not help peeking more than once.

Keegan had just woken up and felt a little groggy. When he saw Stella sitting cross-legged on the couch, sipping from her cup, he asked, "Got water?"

Stella pointed to the kitchen, "Yep, there. Cups in the cupboard."

when she saw his bare back. It was covered in scratches. His fair skin made those marks look obvious. In an instant, the scene last night replayed in Stella's mind, and her

to kick Keegan to the guest room tonight,' thought

back with water.

"Mr. Eldrich reached out to the person who made the post to gauge

Keegan took a sip of his drink, Stella leaned in and asked, "Hey, can you do something

put his cup down and grabbed

on, can't I ask for

then," Keegan looked

"I want you to find Albert and convince him to put the other piece of land in my

do

plan, "Tell him you're crazy about me, can't live without me, and want to marry me ASAP. But, here's the twist—I'm not into it. You overheard I've got my eye on my mom's house, and you're trying to make me happy. Persuade Albert

I'm making up a story,"

summarized.

"Exactly."

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