Stella glanced at the young man named Ethan, thinking it was impossible that he was Spencer’s cousin. ‘He looks rather average. His eyes are small, and his forehead is huge. He’s not really short, but his proportions are not that great, either. Moreover, he slouches when he stands, which makes him look even more unattractive,’ she thought.

Perhaps sensing Stella’s gaze, Ethan looked over at her. She immediately averted her eyes.

Albert was so eager to introduce Ethan to Keegan that it seemed like he genuinely liked the man. Keegan shook Ethan’s hand nonchalantly and kept his eyes on Stella.

Seeing this, Albert became even more convinced that Keegan still had feelings for her. ‘I must find a way to get them back together. That way, I can continue funding my business.1

With that in mind, he turned around and whispered to Stella, “I will publicly announce the adoption after the wedding ceremony. The Jewell family will always have your back from then on, Stella.”

Stella looked down and said, “I think you should discuss this with Hylda. It’s her big day. An announcement like that would ruin the occasion.”

the bigger picture,’ thought Albert. “Yeah, okay. Sure,” he said to Stella. After that, he turned around and told Sophia to entertain the guests while he

replied as Albert left

but feel irritated. She had mixed feelings about him; she admired, feared, and liked him all at once. At the same time, Sophia held a grudge against Keegan for dismissing her at the press conference. Although she had no proof as to who

hell is going on? Why

take you to grab some.” Sophia tried to take Keegan’s arm, but he avoided her touch

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time. ‘Interesting…’ He approached the couple and said, ‘Ms. Jewell, Mr.

he was plotting

hear Vermont chatting up a storm as the three of them walked away.

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