Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted (Stella and Keegan) novel Chapter 92

Chapter 92

The air was frozen for a few seconds. Even Vermont, who had a silver tongue in resolving awkward social settings, was at a loss for words.

Marshall’s new girlfriend is Keegan’s wife? Vermont thought. This is too dramatic even for TV shows!

“My wife is. “Keegan gave Stella a cold glare, and his eyes were fixated on her hand that was clinging to Marshall’s arm. Keegan forced a smile and continued, “Maybe we should ask Ms. Thompson when is she available to play the role of my wife.”

Stella quietly let go of Marshall’s arm and took a step back to put some distance between them. Marshall gave her a puzzled look.

Before Stella could explain herself, Keegan’s arm reached around her waist and forcefully pulled her into his embrace.

His motions were merciless. Harshly stifling her waist, he lowered to the side of her ear and asked through his gritted teeth, “Should I address you as Mrs. Kane or Ms. Thompson?”

Stella was uncertain if it was just a misconception, but she felt like Keegan was being possessive toward her. It was as though he wanted to proclaim his dominance.

“Keegan, what are you talking about?” Marshall furrowed his eyebrows.

Keegan kept his hand on Stella’s waist with sneering eyes. “Stella, introduce your husband to your boyfriend properly.”

“What boyfriend?” Stella pushed Keegan away, as she was not able to withstand the pain he caused on her waist. “What is wrong with you, Keegan Kane?”

“I should be the one asking you that!” Keegan replied with fury in his eyes. “Stella Jewell, for three years, your name was next to mine on our marriage certificate. How come I never knew that your last name was Thompson?”

Stella choked on her reply. This was a tough one to explain.

There is no way for me to confess that I gave Marshall a fake name out of caution. Who would have thought that we would have any further interactions? Marshall is standing right beside me. It would be too hurtful to tell him the truth.”

As Stella was indecisive on how she should word her thoughts, Marshall piped up.

“I think this might be a misunderstanding. Ms. Jewell asked me to handle a dispute on behalf of her friend, whose surname was Thompson. I assumed that they were related and shared the same surname.” Stella was guilt–ridden. She was the one who lied, but her victim was the one patching up the lie for her. Vermont saw his chance to smooth things over and immediately said, “So, it was all a misunderstanding! Come on, let me introduce the two of you. Stella, this is Marshall Moore, mine and Keegan’s childhood friend. He couldn’t make it when you and Keegan got married because he was overseas. So, he sent the painting to your marriage room as a wedding gift.

Water Lilies by Claude Monet, Stella pondered.

I thought the painting was a gift from Vermont, although it seemed out of character for a stingy person like him to give such an expensive painting as a wedding gift Marshall gifting it makes much more sense

Marshall, this is Stella, Keegan’s wife, Vermont continued. She is your sister–in–law now

Marshall kept his gaze on Stella and gulped down his words in silence.

Keegan tugged on Stella’s wrist, pulling her back to his side again.

Stella frowned and struggled to get out of his embrace. “One billion dollars,” Keegan threatened nonchalantly.

Stella stopped protesting upon hearing his words.

Keegan boldly kept his arm around Stella’s waist. The warmth of his hand seeped through the fabric of her clothes and tingled on her skin like ants. Stella felt uneasy.

She tried to ignore his grip on her as much as she could and shot Marshall an apologetic look. “Mr Moore, thank you for your help today.”

Marshall shook his head and replied, “It’s no big deal.” He hesitantly took two band–aids from his pocket and handed them to Stella. “I just asked the waiter for these,” Marshall said, pointing to Stella’s wrist.” Remember to treat your wound, or it will get infected.”

Stella was astonished.

She hurt her wrist when she was climbing through the window. Since it was just minor bleeding, Stella just rinsed her wound and left it untreated.

The wound had since stopped hurting, but when Keegan heedlessly grabbed her wrist, the wound started to hurt again. That was why Stella struggled to get out of his grip.