Chapter 2052
Realizing that her threats had no effect, Stella shifted her strategy, employing charm. She messaged:
[Honey, help me out, and I'll do whatever you ask for the rest of this month.]
Keegan, eyeing the calendar, responded: [There's only 13 hours left in the month.]
Stella quickly bargained. [Then I'll extend it to next month. You can call the shots next month, your word is law.]
Having been promised the moon too many times, Keegan did not buy it. He feigned reluctance, typing:
[Nah, I don't have the knack for being in charge. I'd rather not take on that responsibility. I think you're doing a fine job and I'm happy to let you take the reins. The hard work of being Mrs. Kane suits you.]
Stella was momentarily speechless, realizing that she had overplayed her hand with promises. To make a compelling offer, Stella decided to play her trump card.
She suggested: [Honey, do you remember that queen's costume from the drama? There were more gorgeous outfits. If you like, I could call Daniel, and we could buy them all. I could wear each one for you in the evening. How does that sound?]
Keegan, startled by the proposition, coughed on his water, his ears turning red.
Stella, growing impatient while watching the "typing'' indicator flash on her phone, finally received a message from Keegan: [I'm not ordering it for her, but you can use my account.]
Elated, Stella sent a sticker saying: [You're the best.]
Keegan amused yet stern, reminded Stella: [Don't forget your promises. Or I won't trust you again."
To forge a mutually beneficial alliance of mischief, Stella swallowed her pride and contacted Daniel.
Daniel, bypassing Stella's lengthy explanation, suggested, "Next time you're in a historical drama, have your guy come pick. It'll save me a fortune if he buys them after you're done filming."
Stella was speechless.
After that, Daniel sold her the costumes, but the total cost was less than the queen's costume alone. Confused, Stella confronted, "Did you overcharge me forthat costume last time?"
Daniel shrugged off her concern. "Prices during a trend aren't the same months later." i'm at a loss because of you, Keegan!' Stella thought to herself.
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