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

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

in good health. You might have to wait until he’s old and

grant you the freedom to marry without needing

had never considered this aspect

and suddenly laughed, Are you

precondition. Why do you think I chose Keegan? There’s no reason for me to take a chance on a future with

seemed unconvinced. Stella sidestepped him and walked

invite Jasper for dinner, but he was busy with work at Semiconductor Technology following

were taken aback

got his answer from their silence. He did not know how to offer any consolation, so he exchanged

the question that was lingering in

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