Stella disregarded Jackson and attempted to walk around him. However, he promptly positioned himself in her path. “ Your loyalty to my cousin is truly admirable, Ms. Hall. Who knew you would put everything on the line just to shield his team? Let me remind you that he’s already dead. All you’re doing is only delaying the inevitable. There’s no point in doing this.”

“Are you done?” Stella coldly glanced at him. “If you are, step aside.”

Jackson chuckled. “Keegan is dead, Stella. Vinci Rivera will eventually be under my father’s control. I’m his only son. When he passes, Vinci Rivera will be mine.

I’m not that concerned about a woman’s marital history, and our families are compatible. You should consider marrying me. You’ll still get to be the woman of the house in the Kane family.”

Jackson was attracted to Stella’s looks. The memory of her being intoxicated on her wedding night lingered in his mind.

Previously, he was afraid of Keegan and only dared to harass Stella discreetly.

Now, with Keegan out of the picture, he had nothing to be afraid of. His lustful gaze held no pretense.

man before her. Suddenly, she said, “I doubt your father

then grabbed her hand. “And, how would you know? Being in-laws with the Saun family

in good health. You might have to wait until he’s old and frail before inheriting the company. Why not actively pursue the

freedom to marry

stunned. He had never considered

and suddenly laughed, Are you trying to

you think I chose Keegan? There’s no reason

unconvinced. Stella sidestepped him and walked away, showing no interest in

for dinner, but he was busy with work at Semiconductor Technology following Keegan’s accident. He politely declined the invitation and briefly asked about

were taken aback by his

He did not know how to offer any consolation, so he

and asked her the question that was lingering in

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