Mr. Kane Got cklisted By Eleven Jewell 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 Ste a cold re, 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 avable to y the role of my wife.”


    Ste 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 Ste could exin 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?”


    Ste 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 proim his dominance.


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


    Keegan kept his hand on Ste’s waist with sneering eyes. “Ste, introduce your husband to your


    boyfriend properly.”


    “What boyfriend?” Ste 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. “Ste Jewell, for three


    years, your name was next to mine on our marriage certificate. Howe I never knew that yourst


    name was Thompson?”


    Ste choked on her reply. This was a tough one to exin.


    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.”


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    As Ste 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 rted and shared the same


    surname.” Ste 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. Ste, 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 ude M, Ste 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 Ste, Keegan’s wife, Vermont continued. She is your sister–inw now


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


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


    Ste frowned and struggled to get out of his embrace. “One billion dors,” Keegan threatened


    nonchntly.


    Ste stopped protesting upon hearing his words.


    Keegan boldly kept his arm around Ste’s waist. The warmth of his hand seeped through the fabric of


    her clothes and tingled on her skin like ants. Ste 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 Ste. “I just asked the waiter for these,” Marshall said, pointing to Ste’s


    wrist.” Remember to treat your wound, or it will get infected.”


    Ste was astonished.


    She hurt her wrist when she was climbing through the window. Since it was just minor bleeding, Ste


    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 Ste struggled to get out of his grip.


    “Keegan didn’t even notice my wound, Ste thought. I’ve barely known Marshall for a few days, but he


    was the one who noticed.‘ Ste’s mind was clouded with emotions.


    Before she could thank Marshall, Keegan took the band–aids from Marshall. “Don’t bother,” Keegan


    stated tly. “I can take care of her myself.”


    Once again, the slightly alleviated atmosphere became tense again.


    Vermont was frustrated with the unsettling tension between them.


    “Marshall!” Aurora’s voice broke the tension.


    Aurora ran over to Marshall excitedly and held his arm. “I knew you were lying about having a


    girlfriend!”


    Vermont felt relieved. He never thought he would be so d to see Aurora. He smiled and quickly


    replied. “A lone wolf like him? It would be hard for him to get a girlfriend. You should introduce some of


    your friends to him. Maybe then he could get one.”


    “Marshall wouldn’t be interested in them,” Aurora pouted.


    As she spoke, Aurora’s eyes met Ste’s mocking gaze. Aurora’s hand trembled, and she looked away


    sheepishly. “Hi there, Keegan, Ste, and Vermont,” Aurora greeted pretentiously.


    Ste sneered but remained silent.


    I’m not letting her off this easily. But, given the situation we are in, now is not the time to look into our


    private matters”


    “Marshall, please dance with me! There’s a guy that keeps pestering me, and he is so annoying! Can


    you please ward him off for me?” Aurora said coquettishly


    Where is Auroras usual arrogance? Ste wondered. She acts so differently when she flirts with


    Marshall


    As Ste was eyeing Aurora, she had a realization. Normally, Aurora wouldn’t bother to attend dinner


    parties like this. The only reason she came today is probably because Marshall is here.”


    Aurora likes Marshall, Ste concluded.


    This would exin her behavior! Ste thought to herself. ‘No wonder she toned down her


    aggressiveness toward me. She wasn’t worried that I wouldin about her to Keegan, she just


    didn’t want Marshall to see her true colors so that Marshall wouldn’t dislike her.”


    Marshall wanted to refuse Aurora’s invitation to dance. However, with Aurora’s persistent coaxing on


    top of Vermont’s matchmaking efforts, Marshall was unable to put up any more resistance. In the end,


    he was unwillingly pulled into the crowd by the two of them.


    Once Marshall had left, Ste let out a sigh of relief.


    ‘Keegan is smart, Ste thought. He might not catch on to what Marshall said about the dispute now,


    but once he does, he will ask me about it for sure.”


    I’m not that good at ying mind games like Keegan. There’s a chance that he might get the truth out


    of me, and I would be done for.


    If Keegan knew that I wanted to sue Be’s fans, he would kill me before I could make a move.”


    “Why don’t you follow them?”


    Keegan’s sarcastic voice came from behind her.


    Then, Ste snapped back to reality.


    Keegan took a nce at the white dress that Ste was wearing, and his expression darkened. “Where


    have


    you been?” He questioned her, and his voice was filled with disgust. “What is this thing you’re wearing?


    Where are your other clothes?


    His tone insinuated that the questions had other meanings, like “Where have you been fooling


    around?” and “You’re wearing this rag?”