Stellina looked away from Diego, then stared for a split second. She honestly didn't expect him to apologize so sincerely. The look in his eyes also showed sincerity to Stellina."I'm sorry, okay?" Diego returned Stellina's intense gaze, then curved a sweet little smile.Stellina was secretly surprised to witness Diego's actions. Finally, Stellina's irritation had completely dissipated."I was surprised that you would apologize to me directly," Stellina said, expressing her thoughts without hesitation.Diego frowned, but still smiled amusedly. "Am I that bad?""Uh-hum," Stellina nodded, "you exude such a bad aura that I didn't think you could be good."After hearing Stellina's words, Diego gaped in disbelief. It was the first time in his entire life that someone had dared to say such a sentence.While Stellina looked out the window, Diego shook his head. There was no more conversation between them as Diego let Stellina calm down. The tense situation had gradually faded away.Soon Dieg
Stellina was surprised to hear Eston's explanation. This was too sudden, because she also didn't know much about the MV16 project. Her charade as Vellina had not studied the project in depth at all."Papa... that's a very sudden thing," Stellina commented in an almost whispery tone.Eston looked a little uneasy too, but did not want to show it. The look on his face conveyed firmness to Stellina."Well, I didn't expect that they would ask for that either," Eston replied while exhaling a harsh breath at the end of his sentence. "This is their will. I've tried to persuade them and negotiate many times, but it's impossible for them to give up that wish."It was not only Stellina who was surprised, but Diego as well. In her seat, Stellina felt uncomfortable. She looked at Diego as if asking what she should do.Finally, Diego tried to say, "Papa, wait a minute. It will feel urgent to Vellina."Eston seemed unfazed by Diego's words. "There's no choice, Diego, they're not willing to compromis
"Hey, why are you sleeping on that side?" Stellina protested to Diego, who had laid down on the left side of the bed.Diego shifted his gaze from the cell phone to Stellina. With an innocent look on his face, he said, "What's wrong with me sleeping on this side?"Stellina glared in annoyance. Her steps rushed quickly to the edge of the bed, the left side where Diego was."We agreed not to sleep in the same bed! Are you trying to take advantage now?" Stellina asked, grumbling in exasperation.At her question, Diego put down his cell phone and changed his position to sit up. Diego looked at Stellina with an astonished look in his eyes."Why are you annoyed? After all, can't... we just sleep in the same bed for once?" Diego deliberately gave a mischievous grin at the end of his sentence.Stellina knew full well the implicit meaning behind Diego's question, especially with a smile like that. Irritated, Stellina picked up a pillow nea
Diego and Stellina's attention was immediately drawn to Arianna's arrival. Arianna's sudden appearance left them both wide-eyed with surprise. Especially Diego who immediately curved a wide smile and turned around."Arianna!" Diego greeted as he stretched both hands forward. "Papa's daughter! You're so beautiful!"Arianna ran up to Diego with a smile on her face. At that moment, Arianna rushed into the arms of Diego, who had crouched down to align their bodies."Of course I'm beautiful! I'm going with mommy today!" Arianna exclaimed happily. The curve of a smile spread across her face.Hearing that, after their hug was over, Diego pretended to have a surprised expression. There was some enthusiasm on his face."Oh, really? No wonder you're wearing such pretty clothes," Diego commented as he looked Arianna up and down."Where are you going, Arianna? Hm?" Diego tensed Arianna's shoulders and gave her a curious look.Behind
Seeing Arianna's persistent insistence, Diego couldn't say anything else in the end. Diego didn't want Arianna to protest without stopping. After sighing in defeat, he took out his black card and gave it to Stellina.Diego had an annoyed look on his face as he gave the black card to Stellina. "You used Arianna as a weapon. Very clever," he said exasperatedly.Stellina couldn't help but smile with satisfaction as Diego relented. She gladly accepted the black card from Diego's hand, giving him a mocking smile."Thank you, Papa. We can do a lot of shopping," Stellina teased Diego.Without answering, Diego just looked at Stellina with a bemused look. Diego shook his head in disbelief and pulled his cell phone out of his pocket."Hold on, let me call Fabian so I can keep you two company," Diego said as Stellina and Arianna were about to walk away.Stellina frowned. "I told Fabian earlier. Ah, there's Fabian."Diego stopped hi
"I heard that someone went out for fun yesterday. Who was it? Why isn't there any story about it?" Eston raised his voice as he stepped up to the dining table. His booming voice distracted Diego, Stellina, and Arianna who had gathered for breakfast.Eston's arrival and his words made Arianna immediately spread a smile. Enthusiastically, Arianna raised one hand while prancing in her seat."Me! Me!" Arianna replied exclaiming, her smiling smile unavoidable. "Yesterday I was the one who went to have fun with Mommy!"Eston was already sitting in his seat and was intrigued after hearing Arianna's words. He was slightly surprised to witness Arianna's enthusiastic reaction to his answer, briefly glancing at Stellina with an amused smile.Meanwhile, Stellina felt a bit nervous at being looked at by Eston. She did nothing but shake her head at Arianna's behavior, letting Arianna tell her story."Oh, is that so? Did you go with mom?" asked Eston as he picked up the cutlery.Diego and Stellina h
"She should have gotten that since the previous years, but unfortunately Vellina is not a person like you. So, thank you for loving Arianna sincerely."Hearing Diego's long-winded words left Stellina in a state of shock. Stellina didn't expect Diego to have such a normal side.For a split second, Stellina looked at Diego dumbfounded."Seriously, is this you, Diego?" asked Stellina. Seacra openly looked at Diego in disbelief.Diego frowned, confused by Stellina's reaction."What's wrong with you?" Diego asked back. "That's strange. I'm really grateful."Stellina could hardly say anything. Dumbfounded, Stellina finally released the laughter she had been holding in."Your figure is so strange. It's really not the Diego I know," Stellina retorted. "Ah, but nevertheless, I accept your gratitude. You should be grateful."Folding his arms across his chest, Diego frowned and smiled amusedly. Diego immediately let out a chuckle that made Stellina laugh."What's the meaning of your reaction?" D
Stellina really did not expect Matteo to come to her.Stellina's steps were in a hurry to get to her room. Her breathing was ragged as the panic continued to mount. She paid no attention to the servants who passed by, even reprimanding her. Stellina just wanted to get as far away as possible in order to avoid Matteo.She had only heard about Matteo from Diego's stories. She knew how bad of a person Matteo was until he became Diego's rival. But now Stellina was meeting Matteo face-to-face-and she had not prepared for this encounter at all.Feeling uneasy as she walked, Stellina bumped into the shoulder of one of the butlers. Stellina almost staggered backwards, instantly coming to her senses after having been almost lost in reverie."Mistress Stellina," greeted the butler who was also surprised to be bumped by Stellina.In front of the butler, Stellina was stunned for a few moments. It took time for her to digest what had just happened. Her mind was still racing as Matteo caressed her