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"Uncle Claude!" Stellar Rivers' eyes lit up with surprise and delight as she turned to the newcomer.Claude reached out and gently ruffled her hair. "My good niece."Jonathan's brows furrowed slightly at the word "uncle."There was something familiar about this man, but he couldn’t quite place it.The rest of the guests had the same nagging feeling, as if they’d seen him somewhere before.But Percy was completely stunned.Uncle?How the hell did she have an uncle this young?It took him only a couple of seconds to process before he scoffed in disdain."You’re just here to put on a show for her, aren’t you? A girl from the countryside having a wealthy uncle like you? Please."He scoffed. "I remember you handing Riverside Corporation over to her. Who are you trying to fool? She clearly latched onto you as her sugar daddy."But before he could gloat any further, Claude let out a sharp, cold chuckle.His voice was steady, deliberate, every word carrying weight."You’d better listen carefu
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Suzy caught up with Stellar, glancing at the tall man beside her before lowering her voice. "So… this Mr. Rivers is really your uncle?"He was undeniably handsome, young even, but his aura was commanding, exuding an authority that couldn’t be ignored.One look, and it was obvious that this was a man of power.And he definitely wasn’t the type who’d dare pretend to be the head of the Rivers family."As real as it gets," Stellar said, a hint of pride in her voice. Then, as if remembering something, she turned to Suzy apologetically. "I wasn’t trying to keep it from you, I just hadn’t officially returned to the Rivers family yet. I planned to tell you once I did."Suzy waved off her concern without a second thought. With a sudden clap of her hands, she grinned."Are you kidding? With a family like this, you should’ve brought them out sooner! Watching those idiots eat their words would’ve been so satisfying."Stellar was speechless.Before she could say anything, Claude nodded in agreem
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Stellar felt her face heat up. "Mary, that’s enough.""But I’m only telling the truth!" Mary said matter-of-factly, as if her words were indisputable.Claude was caught between pride and heartache.Other daughters of wealthy families were pampered from birth, untouched by hardship. Yet his Stellar not only crafted handmade gifts but also practiced martial arts.The thought of what she must have endured after being kidnapped weighed heavily on him.A flicker of darkness passed through his eyes.Sensing that Mary’s praises might never end, Stellar quickly changed the subject."Mary, I’m a little hungry."Mary’s attention immediately snapped back. "Oh! I’ll whip something up right away!"As soon as she bustled off to the kitchen, Stellar let out a quiet breath of relief.Claude chuckled. "What’s wrong? She wasn’t wrong about you.""She just sees me through rose-colored glasses. I’m worried you’ll believe everything she says, and when you realize I’m not that amazing, you’ll be disappoint
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"This is the collaboration project between Riverside Corporation and Brighton Group. I’ve successfully secured the deal. “You can take a closer look at the investment returns. As for the follow-up work, I’ll leave it to you! I need to focus on my research for now.""Good job, Stellar. You’re truly capable."Claude grew increasingly convinced that his niece was an all-around genius.Honestly, no man in this world was worthy of her!With the task off her hands, Stellar felt relieved and went back to her room to continue studying.…The next day.At the Harlow and Moore families' engagement banquet, the scene of Yvonne being taken away by the police had already caused an uproar across the city.After all, so many reporters had been present.The Harlow family tried to suppress the news, but there was no way to stop it from spreading.As soon as they returned, numerous media outlets published articles, reporting on how Yvonne orchestrated Stellar’s kidnapping.Word spread like wildfire.Th
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"Why should I help her? After everything she did to Stellar, she still thinks she can walk free? What a joke! “Since you’re here, I might as well make it clear—our families never finished the engagement ceremony that day, so consider it officially over.“I, Percy Moore, will never marry a vicious woman like her!""You…"Pauline stared at him in disbelief. "How… how can you say that about Yvonne? She was framed! Even you have been brainwashed by that ungrateful girl, haven’t you?""Enough!"Percy snapped, his patience gone."What right do you have to talk about Stellar? Do you even know who she is now? Your family must be blind to have mistaken Yvonne for something valuable while letting her run wild.“A woman like her—classless, reckless—who knows what kind of foolish things she’s done? She has no one to blame but herself for how things turned out.""Shut up! You’re not allowed to talk about Yvonne like that!" Pauline was livid."Oh, am I wrong? If your family hadn’t kicked Stellar o
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Stellar frowned slightly. What was he doing here?Not far away, Percy had already spotted her. Holding a bouquet of bright red roses, he strode toward her with purpose."Stellar, these are for you. I sincerely apologize for what happened yesterday."His tone was gentle, as if he were making some grand romantic gesture."I also have something important to tell you. I’ve broken off my engagement with the Harlow family. “There’s nothing standing between us anymore. We can start over. This time, I promise I’ll treat you right.""So, let’s put the past behind us, okay?"Stellar stared at the man in front of her, listening to his self-serving speech, and felt nothing but disgust."And why would I want to be with you?""Stellar, stop being stubborn," Percy sighed, as if speaking to a child throwing a tantrum."I know why you broke up with me back then. But I’ve thought it through. What happened to you wasn’t your fault. You didn’t choose it. “I don’t mind that you’re tainted, so there’s n
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"Senior?""Mr. Ward?"Percy’s stunned gaze darted between the two of them, his expression turning increasingly sour.Memories of the past few weeks flooded his mind—images of Stellar and Stephen together, moments he dismissed but now took on a new meaning.To outsiders, they were already a strikingly attractive pair, an undeniable match.At that moment, fear and jealousy consumed him, making him lose all restraint."Mr. Ward, do you really not care about her past?"He refused to believe that any man could be so magnanimous as to accept a woman who was no longer 'pure.'Stephen’s gaze narrowed slightly, his expression unreadable before softening as he looked at Stellar."I don’t just accept her, I also wish I could have been there sooner to protect her."His voice was gentle, carrying an unmistakable warmth."Because none of it was ever her fault."His words settled over Stellar like a soft spring breeze, warmth spreading through her chest.She lifted her head and smiled at him, a rare,
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Stephen’s face darkened instantly.So, his grandfather had faked an illness just to drag him back?"I’m not agreeing to this. I want to call off the engagement.""What did you just say?!"The old man shot upright in bed, his anger flaring."I’m on my deathbed, and you won’t even grant me this one request? You’re absolutely heartless!"Stephen let out a cold laugh. "From where I’m standing, you look perfectly fine—healthy enough to live another few decades."Marcus was speechless.Realizing that his sudden outburst had given him away, the old man scrambled to recover."I—I was just experiencing a burst of last-moment vitality!"But Stephen’s expression had already turned to stone. He had no patience for this nonsense."Grandfather, don’t ever joke about something like this again. I’ve already made myself clear that I will never marry the Rivers family's heiress, and I won’t be changing my mind."His tone left no room for negotiation.After all, the woman he liked wasn’t some high-socie
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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
