Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Cedric Clarke's brow furrowed, his expression darkening. "Stella, come here a second. I've got something important to discuss with you."

"Not going!"

"Star," Briony coaxed gently.

Irritated, Stella reluctantly stood up and stomped over to Cedric. "What is it?"

Without warning, Cedric cupped her chubby cheeks and planted a noisy kiss right on her lips-earning himself a sharp, resounding slap across the face.

"Cedric Clarke, are you out of your mind?!"

Cedric just grinned, dodged away, and called over his shoulder, “I'll bring you your favorite cream puffs tonight!"

"You're such a jerk, Cedric! Don't you dare come back! If you do, I'll beat you to a pulp!"

Briony and James exchanged a look and couldn't help but smile helplessly.

Honestly, only Cedric could handle Stella's fiery temper.

...

After lunch, Briony grabbed her keys and headed out.

She wasn't worried about leaving Stella at home-Marlene was there to help out.

Last week, Briony had officially taken over Starlight Entertainment. Her first order of business was to build up the company's reputation by promoting a new batch of talent.

the top of her

becoming a national sensation, Briony had noticed a growing fascination among locals for traditional heritage and

to strike while the iron was hot and adapt the popular series into a live-action drama. If

was no

over every performer on the company

set filming today,

to check out the rest of the cast—she might

the time she arrived, it was

easily navigating the maze of trailers until they found

middle of a costume change and looked up in surprise

Mary beamed, looping her arm through Briony's

was only at last week's company meeting that Mary had learned Briony was the mysterious owner behind the scenes. But ever straightforward, Mary didn't

She had a quiet

came by to check on you. Focus on your scenes I'll wander

returned to her seat

as she was about to leave, raised voices caught her

was berating someone, his voice

care if your kid's missing! You're holding up the entire set! If you can't handle the job, Just leave. Who do you think you are, making everyone wait

and

the stuntwomen had shown up late,

discreetly asked around

learned the

stuntwoman had recently divorced.

son had been awarded to