Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Albert had been living with Xenia recently to provide better care for the “baby” growing in her belly. He had also become remarkably accommodating toward her needs. [Everytime I go to the bathroom, he’d worry that I might accidentally give birth in the toilet.] Xenia texted Stella.

Upon reading that message, Stella chuckled for quite some time, picturing Albert’s anxious demeanor. He displayed the same behavior when Rainee successfully got the IVF. He was obsessed with ensuring everything was perfect. He would pre-squeeze Rainee’s toothpaste every morning and serve her warm porridge.

For that brief period of bliss, Rainee entertained the idea that she would have a happy family life. However, that illusion was shattered when she suffered an unexpected miscarriage.

The truth was Albert did not harbor genuine affection for any of the women in his life. His occasional glances at Xenia only reminded him of the son he once had and not Rainee.

Stella found it both amusing and pitiful watching Albert being manipulated by Xenia’s fake pregnancy.

Albert was quick to answer Keegan’s call. He seemed genuinely surprised and addressed Keegan with familiarity while engaging in light conversation. Though, Keegan had no patience for pleasantries with a man who had mistreated his wife. He cut to the chase and asked, “Mr. Jewell, are you

the Spade mansion in

leered at him and thought,

aback. “Why the sudden interest in buying that mansion,

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pulled her closer as he explained, “I was thinking of gifting it to Stella for her

tactic to

two months in advance as a birthday gift was reasonable in Albert’s eyes when Keegan was the one who

it. I’ve been merely holding it in trust. We’re family, Keegan. You don’t have to buy the place to gift it to

isn’t reciprocating my advances. I know she has always wanted the house; I just want

contemplated using a deceitful approach, but Keegan’s