Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Stella remained quiet. Exploiting Marshall for scandals was one thing, but shamelessly manipulating his feelings to secure his cooperation was a moral boundary she refused to cross. She would rather have Marshall know the truth than burden him with this favor, even if it resulted in his hatred and resentment toward her.

Marshall picked up the necklace in his palm and said, “Let me put it on for you.

This ‘token of love’ is going to make headlines tomorrow.”

Stella instinctively tried to back up, but Marshall did not move away. He gently pressed Stella’s shoulder, and his deep voice echoed in her ear. “The paparazzi are already taking pictures. If you reject the present, the groundwork we laid won’t be believable.”

Stella immediately froze in place.

Holding the necklace in both hands, Marshall put it around her neck and gently fastened it.

From the audience’s perspective, the two seemed to be intimately involved.

Stella turned her face away, avoiding eye contact with Marshall. However, she could still feel his breath in such close proximity, which intensified her inner turmoil.

and slightly withdrew

reached up and touched the pendant containing Keegan’s photo. “How much is it? I’ll transfer the payment to you,” she

and the photo was ten. So, the total

transfer me the money.

Stella did not respond.

not to order

It’s just…”

too expensive. And, even if she did, she would want to pay him back for it. She

as Stella was about to agree to supper, her phone

Marshall

me to look at

for a moment before she asked, “Why are you looking at apartments? Are