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She also had the evidence she had gathered back at Moore Enterprises—proof of all the shady tactics Percy had used over the years.This gift was going to be spectacular.After getting everything ready, she was about to leave but hesitated. The Harlow and Moore families wouldn’t take kindly to being backed into a corner. Maybe she should call her uncle and bring a few extra bodyguards, just in case?Before she could make a decision, the doorbell rang.Stellar frowned. Who would be here this early?She walked over and opened the door."Well, well!"The woman at the door casually pushed down her sunglasses, revealing a pair of striking, mischievous eyes."Good morning, sweetheart.""Suzy?" Stellar was taken aback."What are you doing here?"Suzy arched a brow, looking completely justified in her presence."I saw the news about the Harlow-Moore engagement party. It’s been all over the media for the past two weeks. “You’d think they were announcing a royal wedding with the way they’re ma
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Stellar was momentarily surprised to see Stephen, but she quickly recovered, greeting him with a bright smile."What a coincidence, Senior! You got an invitation too?""Mm. Percy invited Brighton Group."Stephen offered a simple explanation.Stellar nodded in understanding.As the CEO of Brighton Group, it made sense that he’d be invited.However, what she didn’t know was that the invitation had originally been sent to Shane. After all, Brighton’s elusive CEO rarely made public appearances, so no one had expected him to attend.Stephen personally took the invitation because…"Ahem—"Suzy arched a brow at the scene unfolding before her, then spoke up at just the right moment."I’m heading over to the dining area for some food. You two take your time chatting."And with that, she slipped away.Stellar saw right through her little ploy but could only shake her head helplessly. With no other choice, she turned back to Stephen."So, Senior, how’s the development going for the land you acq
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She knew it. Those so-called powerful men might indulge in their playthings behind closed doors, but there was no way they’d bring someone like Stellar to a high-profile event filled with elite guests and media reporters.For all her pride, in the end, Stellar was nothing more than a rich man’s toy.Stellar arched a brow at Yvonne’s words, a trace of mockery glinting in her eyes. She exhaled slowly before replying,"I'm not like you. I don't fall apart without a man."Yvonne’s face stiffened, but she quickly recovered with a cold sneer. "More like no man wants you."Lifting her hand, she flaunted the massive diamond ring on her finger."See this, Stellar? Percy picked this out for me himself. It’s hand-designed by the world most prestigious jewelry brand. It’s worth millions!"She didn’t stop there. With an arrogant tilt of her chin, she gestured to her necklace, earrings, and bracelet."And these? Each piece was custom-made for me by my parents and uncle."Her smirk deepened as she
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She deliberately raised her voice, ensuring that everyone in the room heard her loud and clear.For a brief moment, silence fell over the crowd, only to be shattered by a sudden burst of murmurs.Though many found it hard to believe, those who had heard whispers of this matter in the past began exchanging hushed conversations.The members of the Harlow and Moore families stood on the sidelines, watching coldly.Meanwhile, the journalists who were specially invited for the engagement banquet lit up with excitement, their cameras immediately zooming in on the scene.If the last interview had merely been a minor revelation, today’s engagement banquet was a spectacle with the eyes of high society fixed on it.Everyone present was a prominent figure in their circles.Yvonne chose this occasion to expose the matter, ensuring that the entire room would learn the truth—that Stellar was nothing but filthy and disgraceful.She wanted to make sure that no influential man would ever be bewitched b
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His presence was overwhelming, and every word he spoke carried undeniable weight, making it impossible not to believe him.Stellar was shaken to her core.She thought Stephen’s offer to help investigate was just empty words. She never expected that he had actually found evidence!On the other hand, Yvonne was completely stunned.Snapping back to her senses, she lashed out in frustration. “Who do you think you are, standing here spouting nonsense? You’re obviously on Stellar’s side, of course, you’d defend her!”But the people present were no fools.Someone in the crowd finally recognized him—wait… wasn’t this the CEO of Brighton Group?They had seen him at the land auction banquet just a few days ago!Although he rarely appeared in public, the moment he did, word spread like wildfire. Soon, everyone realized who he was.If he was the one testifying, how could this be false?The banquet hall erupted in chaos.“Mr. Ward’s reputation is well-known! What he said must be true!”“To think
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As Yvonne was led away, Stephen finally turned to Stellar."You okay?"Snapping out of her thoughts, Stellar nodded. Just as she was about to respond, Stephen’s phone rang. Whatever was said on the other end made his expression turn serious.Stellar immediately noticed the shift and spoke up. "I can handle the rest. Go take care of your business."He had already done more than enough by bringing out the evidence. Since something urgent had come up, she wouldn’t hold him back.Stephen seemed like he wanted to say something, but after glancing at his phone, he simply gave her a look. "Call me if anything happens. I’ll have a few people stay behind to help you."With that, he turned and left in a hurry.Stellar pressed her lips together and took in the chaotic scene around her. Just as she was about to walk away, a sharp voice cut through the air."Stellar, are you happy now? Ruining Yvonne’s engagement, sending her to prison—was this your way of getting revenge on us?"Pauline stood
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"After all, we’ll still have to see each other in the business world, won’t we?"Besides, in cases involving contracts worth millions, what lawyer would willingly step into such a mess?In the corporate world, alliances shifted constantly—who's to say they wouldn’t be doing business with the Moore family again someday?Any lawyer who took on this case and lost would not only fail but also offend the Moore family. And that wouldn’t end well for them.Hearing this, the business partners looked grim, their anger still palpable.But he wasn’t wrong.Even if they wanted to sue, finding a lawyer willing to take the case would be nearly impossible.Just as they hesitated, Suzy let out a laugh and stepped forward."Why wouldn’t you pursue this?"Amusement flickered in her eyes as she spoke. "The Moore family is just putting on a front. In the eyes of the law, everyone is equal."If you’re worried about finding a good lawyer, I can recommend one. Xavier Reed. If there’s a case no one dares to
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A sudden rush of wind came from behind."Watch out!"Suzy noticed the attack, but it was too late to stop it.Just as the wine bottle was about to crash down, a hand shot out, grabbing it midair.Stellar had already sensed the attack. With her current reflexes, dodging would have been easy. What she hadn’t expected was someone stepping in to help.She turned around, eyes widening slightly in surprise to see Jonathan."Jonathan, what the hell are you doing?!"Pauline stared at her brother in shock, unable to believe what she was seeing."Calm down, Pauline," Jonathan said firmly, his gaze heavy as he tried to soothe her. Then, he turned to Stellar, his expression strangely conflicted."Stellar… are you okay?"His voice carried a hint of concern, but she wasn’t fooled.Jonathan had never shown her an ounce of kindness before. Every time they crossed paths, his attitude had been cold and dismissive.And now he was suddenly worried about her?Sure enough, before she could respond, he
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A sharp glint flickered in Janet’s eyes.So, her dear cousin actually had the power to make Stephen lose control like that? Impressive.But it didn’t matter.She would win him back.With that thought in mind, Janet tugged gently at Stephen’s sleeve, her voice soft and coaxing."Stephen, we should go. We don’t want to be late…"Stephen’s face remained dark, his jaw tight as he said nothing. Without another word, he turned and led Janet away.Stellar, still engaged in conversation with Keith, caught the movement from the corner of her eye. She lowered her gaze, masking the flicker of disappointment in her expression.Keith, however, had been watching her the entire time. It didn’t take much for him to notice the shift in her mood.He followed her gaze, just in time to catch Stephen’s retreating figure and the woman beside him.Keith’s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of mischief flashing across them before he let out a slow, amused whistle."Well, well… isn’t that Stephen? Didn’t take
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Suzy remained completely oblivious to the outrageous words that had just come out of her mouth."Good evening, Ms. Rivers…" the male escorts greeted her in perfect unison, bowing politely.Stellar’s lips twitched hard.She cleared her throat, her tone as gentle as possible."Suzy, I don’t think this is necessary…"But Suzy waved her off. "It is! They’ll give you all the emotional support you need. Just relax and let them take care of you.""Ms. Rivers, please let us keep you company.""Ms. Rivers, do you enjoy drinking? I can personally feed you a sip."The escorts enthusiastically tried to engage her, their voices warm and inviting.Just as Stellar was scrambling for a way out, Suzy suddenly stood up."Oh! I just spotted a prime specimen—I’m gonna go say hi. You take your time and have fun!"She shot Stellar a playful wink before disappearing into the crowd.Stellar barely had time to call after her before she was gone.With Suzy out of the picture, the men around her became even more
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"What happened?" Stellar’s heart tightened as she quickly got in her car and rushed to SA Club, following the address Suzy had sent.When she finally arrived at the booth, she found Suzy hunched over a glass of liquor, drinking sullenly.The tension in her chest eased instantly.With a mix of relief and exasperation, she sat down beside her. "You scared me to death! I thought something serious had happened.""It is serious!"Suzy slammed her glass down, her face full of misery as she poured out her grievances."You have no idea! A few days ago, I went on a date with my boy toy, and guess what? My mom caught us! She thinks he’s just a gold digger and is now forcing me to go on blind dates!“Can you believe it? Me—a rising star at the peak of my career—being reduced to blind dates?! Tell me, isn’t that tragic?"Stellar couldn’t help but chuckle, shaking her head. "Your mom is just looking out for your future. She probably just wants you to find someone reliable.""Exactly! That’s what sh
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Janet's expression was full of satisfaction. "Oh? Is that so?" Stellar’s tone was indifferent. "Well, it looks like you two really do have a close relationship." Her casual, uninterested response only made Janet bristle with frustration. "You…" Just as Janet was about to argue further, her eyes suddenly flickered toward the door. In an instant, her expression lit up. "Stephen!" Dropping her previous arrogance, she beamed and walked past Stellar, her whole demeanor shifting into one of sweet delight. Stellar turned, watching as Janet approached Stephen, looking almost bashful. "Starting today, I’m officially your junior. I hope you’ll take care of me from now on." Stephen gave a small nod, his response noticeably less cold than before. A strange tightness gripped Stellar’s chest. He didn’t reject her? So, they were really that close now? "What were you two talking about?" After offering a polite greeting, Stephen’s gaze landed on Stellar, his tone carrying a hi
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She never knew that Stephen and Janet were close enough for her to call him so affectionately.But she also trusted Stephen’s character. He wouldn’t do something like this."Stellar, you’ve misunderstood Stephen. He just gave me an opportunity to make my path smoother, but in the end, I still have to rely on my own abilities to get in," Janet quickly denied, not foolish enough to let the misunderstanding continue."Oh, by the way, this engine development project is led by Stephen, right? Your team is participating in the research. He agreed to let me sit in and observe!" With a smug expression, she waved the project documents in front of Stellar, as if showing off.Stellar narrowed her eyes and stepped forward, her tone serious. "Are you saying he personally agreed to let you join?" "Of course!" Janet answered confidently.She knew how much the university valued this project. As long as she got involved, she would have the chance to create distance between Stellar and Stephen. W
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Inside the lounge.Stellar helped Stephen sit down gently, cupping his face in her hands."Senior, you really didn’t have to stand up for me. How are you feeling? Let me apply some medicine first."Her palms were soft, carrying a faint, sweet scent.Stephen’s eyes widened, just as he was about to speak, Stellar stopped him. "Don't talk yet…"She leaned in, carefully examining his wound with a serious expression.Seeing her lips so close, Stephen’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his gaze darkening.But in the next second, Stellar let go of him. "Fortunately, it’s not too serious."After saying that, she stood up, asked Stephen a question, then went to retrieve the first-aid kit.A flicker of disappointment crossed Stephen’s heart.Moments later, Stellar returned to his side, took out a cotton swab, dipped it in antiseptic, and carefully applied the medicine to his wound."Hiss—" Stephen sucked in a breath, as if it stung a little."Now you know it hurts? Why bother fighting with someone like that
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"You don't have to be so formal with me," Stephen said, his gaze warm and unwavering.But Stellar didn’t look up at him. Instead, she simply replied, polite as ever, "It’s just basic courtesy between friends."With that, she turned and walked into the lounge.Stephen felt a pang of disappointment but knew better than to rush things.Just then, Joy approached from the distance."Stephen, there are still some details about the aircraft incident I need to go over with you. Can we talk in the office?"Since it was work-related, Stephen gave a nod and followed her.Meanwhile, after a sleepless night, Percy spent hours going over every moment he had shared with Stellar.Finally, he had put together what he wanted to say—how he could convince her to help him.But when he searched the maintenance area, she was nowhere to be found.Just as confusion settled in, he turned back only to see Stellar stepping out of a room marked with Stephen Ward’s name.Her face was slightly flushed, steam still
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With a sharp slam, Stephen set his glass down on the table, his gaze turning icy as he shot a look at Shane. "Is that funny to you?""Ahem..."Shane cleared his throat, realizing that pushing any further would only get him into trouble. He quickly straightened his expression."Alright, alright, let’s get serious. I know you’re frustrated, but listen, I've got to say, I think you’ve always liked Stellar. That little girl from the past? That was just an obsession, maybe even a sense of duty."Don't confuse the two, or you’ll regret it someday.""I know."Stephen’s voice was steady, sharper than Shane expected. "That’s not the problem. I just don’t know how to pursue her without being too abrupt. If I don’t act soon, I’m afraid she’ll slip further away from me."From the way Stellar treated him today, he could feel the distance growing between them, and that alone sent a wave of unease through him."Hah! So even the great Mr. Ward can struggle when chasing a girl," Shane teased, barely ho
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Ethan had only gotten dragged into this because of her. Stellar curled her lips into a cold smile and spoke, her voice steady and sharp. "Since when did asking questions become something to be ashamed of? Or are you telling me you all know everything?" The moment she finished speaking, the ones who had mocked Ethan stiffened, caught off guard. They clearly hadn’t expected an intern to have the guts to challenge them so directly. "Being willing to ask, learn, and seek answers is a sign of humility and dedication. But instead of encouraging it as senior professionals, you ridicule it? What kind of logic is that? Or is this just how your team operates? Are questions not allowed?" A flush crept onto their faces. As seniors, they had planned to put the intern in his place. Yet instead, they had been publicly called out and humiliated by someone younger. Their pride took a heavy hit. One of the leaders, a man named Guy Wellson, scowled, his temper flaring. "Stellar, don’t
