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.

was at the

sensation, Briony had noticed a

popular series into a live-action drama. If the show succeeded, she'd

live action was no simple feat. Casting the right actors was absolutely

performer on the company roster, but only Mary truly

on set filming today, so Briony decided

it was a good excuse to check out the rest of the cast—she

the time she arrived, it was already three in

easily navigating the maze of trailers until they found

a costume change

What brings you here?" Mary beamed, looping her

Mary had learned Briony was the mysterious owner behind the scenes. But ever straightforward, Mary didn't seem the least bit

neither arrogant nor servile. She had a quiet strength that shone through in everything she did-the kind of inner resilience that made her perfect for the acting

to check on you. Focus on your scenes I'll wander around and have

nodded and returned to her seat to finish

to leave, raised voices caught her attention

berating someone, his voice sharp

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

frowned and walked

the stuntwomen had shown up late,

discreetly asked

the story:

stuntwoman had recently divorced.

eighteen-month-old son had been awarded to