Upon hearing this, Lucas glanced at Melody. He then shook his head, saying, "I have to attend a meeting at work tomorrow."

"What about the day after tomorrow? I'm quite free for the next few days," Stella cheekily replied. "You know my schedule is always packed with shoots, so it's rare for me to have so many days off." Lucas intended to refuse, but the thought of Stella's father once saving him made him hesitate.

Seeing that he did not respond, Stella flashed a radiant smile at him, thinking that he was agreeing to go out with her. She then glanced at Melody while saying, "You're the best, Lucas! I'll text you the time and location, then."

Melody felt quite uncomfortable at listening to her 'husband' discussing a date with another woman. However, she knew she had no right to say anything.

Stella felt a dark sense of satisfaction when she saw the change in Melody's expression. Despite Melody and Lucas flirting with each other earlier, Stella emerged as the victor.

Stella lowered her head and noticed the glass Lucas had just drunk from. Suddenly, an idea formed in her mind.

"What's wrong with the food here today? It all tastes so salty," said Stella with disgust. She then reached for Lucas' glass and brought it to her lips to take a sip.

Melody's eyes widened when she saw what Stella did. The glass Stella had just drank from was the one Lucas had used in front of both of them. Melody refused to believe Stella mistook this fact. 'Stella picked up the cup Lucas had drunk from and took a sip herself. What's she trying to achieve? An indirect kiss?'

her head,

from the same glass as a married man is akin to an indirect

his glass as well. He had every intention to stop her, but before he could do so, Stella

darkened. His hand paused midair before he

feigned surprise as if just realizing she had drunk Lucas' water. "Oh my goodness! Sorry, I think I mistakenly drank from

'apologetically' placed the glass

not

Lucas on the spot. It would

simply stayed silent. He proceeded to eat his food

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