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

a national sensation, Briony had noticed a

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

course, translating animation to live action was no simple

over every performer on the company roster, but only Mary truly fit

today, so

excuse to check out the rest of the cast—she might just

the time she arrived, it was already three in

assistant, Carey, led the way through the set, easily

in the middle of a costume change

you here?" Mary beamed, looping her arm through

owner behind the scenes. But ever straightforward, Mary didn't seem the

quiet strength that shone through in everything she did-the kind of inner resilience that made her perfect for the

you. Focus on your scenes

and returned to her seat to

to leave, raised voices caught her attention from a corner

berating someone, his voice sharp

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

and

stuntwomen

discreetly asked around

learned the

stuntwoman had recently divorced.

had been awarded