Chapter 1011
Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted
Stella looked at Keegan as if her eyes were asking, âWhat nonsense did you tell Uncle Wenham when I was in the kitchen? When did I ever stand on that for half an hour?â
Keegan answered Wenhamâs question with a straight face. âStella learned how to dance, so her muscles are more flexible. She can even stand on there for several hours.â
Stella was speechless.
Wenham had completely forgotten the pain in his calves as soon as he heard what Keegan said, and he hurriedly asked, âYou learned how to dance before?â
So, Stella said, âJust for a few years when I was a kid. However, I donât really remember what I learned during the classes. Iâm not good at it.â
Wenham noted that down inwardly and continued asking, âA friend of mine told me that he watched you play the piano on a cruise party previously, and you were good.â
Stella replied humbly, âIâm not really good at it, and I can only play one or two pieces well. Iâm nothing compared to your daughter.â
Normally, a parent would modestly accept the compliment when somebody else praised his or her child, but Wenhamâs reaction was different. âItâs very impressive that you could play two pieces well.
Nobody is good at everything, isnât it?â
âHm⦠that makes sense too.
âStella, do you have any favorite food?â Wenham asked.
Stella paused for a moment. Wenham immediately realized that his question seemed a little abrupt, so he quickly explained, âYou know that Trevorâs grandparents are big fans of yours, right? Theyâre coming over soon and they want to see you. I thought that it would be nice for us to have a meal together.
However, I donât know what you like to eat and what ingredients to prepare.â
Keegan was confused. âTrevorâs grandparents have been living in Salcator for so long, and theyâre coming all the way to Rivera just to see Stella?â
Keegan thought that Wenhamâs reason was a little far-fetched. It would be more convincing if Wenham said that they were coming to see Trevorâs girlfriend instead.
âIs their whole family going to work together to steal Stella away from me?â Keegan became more alert as he thought about that.
Keegan interrupted before Stella could say anything, âUncle Wenham, when will they be here? Itâs been so many years since I met them. I would also like to see them and extend my hospitality if itâs possible.â
Wenham frowned and he was very annoyed by Keegan interfering in his conversation with Stella. âItâs a family gathering. Iâm afraid that wonât be possible.â
âFamily gathering?â Keegan repeated the two words and asked directly,â Isnât it a fan meeting?â
Wenham kept quiet for a moment before he responded, âIs it wrong to bring Stella to my family gathering?â
Stella already did not feel like going and she immediately said after hearing Wenhamâs words, âUncle Wenham, itâs not appropriate for me to attend your family gathering. Iâll pay them a visit personally to take a photo with Trevorâs grandparents some other day. In that way, they wonât have to travel all the way here at their age. I donât feel so good about it anyway.â
Wenham started to panic a little after hearing that Stella would not be going.
He made a promise to Trevorâs grandparents that he would take Stella there, and their trip here would be in vain if Stella could not be there. They had a very clear purpose-to bring Stella back into their family.
Wenham quickly said, âWhatâs so inappropriate about that? Donât put so much pressure on yourself.
They had planned on staying in Rivera for a short while anyway. After all, they have been aboard all these years, and they miss Trevor very much too. Since youâre also in Rivera now, why donât you spend some time with them on behalf of Trevor? Arenât you two very close?â
Keegan was confused again. Then, he said in a deep voice, âUncle Wenham, Trevor is merely Stellaâs boss, and they share a professional relationship with each other. Itâs not right for you to guilt-trip Stella just because the company pays her. Itâs her choice whether to go or not.â
The edge of Wenhamâs mouth twitched. âIâm talking to Stella. Wonât you just keep quiet?â He cursed inwardly, âBla-bla-bla. This brat just wouldnât shut his mouth! Itâs weird that I never realized how annoying he is.â
Keeganâs expression remained calm, and he said in a flat tone, âStella is an artist under Elegant Media.
If you really were to tell her that you would cancel all her jobs assuming that she wonât go, do you think that sheâll be able to turn you down?â