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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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Stephen raised a brow."Nothing much. I just had a chat with Stellar about yesterday and helped her get rid of a particularly persistent nuisance."His tone was casual, but there was an unmistakable hint of smugness beneath it.To Shane, it was downright irritating.He was convinced Stephen was taking a jab at him on purpose, and it nearly sent his blood pressure through the roof.With a sharp movement, he got up, strode over to Stephen’s desk, and slapped a thick stack of documents down in front of him."These projects are all yours. I’m heading overseas for a few days. Don’t bother me unless it’s urgent."With that, he turned on his heel, ready to leave."Where to?" Stephen asked lazily.Shane’s lips twitched before he forced out a tight-lipped response. "To Ashfield for recovery."He had expected at least a few words of sympathy, maybe even an attempt to make him stay.Instead, Stephen simply lifted a brow and waved him off."Take your time. I’ll handle the Riverside project in the
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The incident dealt a heavy blow to the Harlow family. Stock prices plummeted, and the company was in complete chaos. Jerome had been running around from morning till night, overwhelmed and exhausted. To make matters worse, his wife kept clinging to him, begging desperately. "Darling, it's been so long already. You have to think of a way to get Yvonne out of there!" "What can I possibly do?!" Jerome slammed the table in frustration, his face dark with anger. "Who knew she would do something so foolish? And now, look at what happened. Stellar is the true heiress of the Rivers family. “Of all people to offend, she just had to go after them! Do you really think the Rivers family will let this slide?" The moment he found out Stellar was actually the Rivers family's daughter, regret nearly consumed him. If he had known earlier, he would have played it smart—kept her in the family and let her grow up under their roof. It was just another mouth to feed, nothing more. And i
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"That's impossible! She's just some nobody from the countryside! Just because she has the last name Rivers, she thinks she can claim ties to the Rivers family in Southport? “What a joke—this has to be fake. She’s putting on an act!" "It’s real." This time, even Pauline spoke up. "Her biological uncle, the head of the Rivers family, personally came forward to support her. His identity is beyond question." At that moment, Yvonne's expression twisted with rage. She muttered under her breath, "That bitch… Why does she get so lucky? She’s nothing but a fraud, a fake heiress! “She should have spent her life beneath me! If I had known, I would’ve made sure she never made it out of those mountains alive…" She clenched her teeth in hatred. Pauline’s eyes widened in disbelief as a chill ran down her spine. "Yvonne… what did you just say?" Her voice was dry, almost trembling. Yvonne snapped, her voice shrill and hysterical. "I said she shouldn’t have just been kidnapped and v
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The next day, after spending most of her time at the research institute, it was finally time for her meeting with Stephen. With the prepared documents in hand, Stellar headed to their agreed location. Pushing open the door, she was surprised to find herself in an underwater restaurant. A domed ceiling arched overhead, and curved glass walls surrounded the space, allowing the deep blue sea to stretch out before her. Sea turtles, whales, flounders, and countless other fish she couldn’t name drifted effortlessly above her, creating a mesmerizing, dreamlike scene. It felt as if she had stepped into an entirely different world beneath the ocean, leaving her momentarily spellbound. "You really do like it." A deep, magnetic voice rang out from nearby. Turning her head, Stellar met Stephen’s gaze—dark, steady, and unreadable. In that instant, she recalled the message he had sent the night before, casually asking if she liked the ocean and marine life. At the time, she hadn’t
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Stellar was momentarily confused. "Who else do you think I should’ve invited?" Suzy’s eyes flickered mischievously before she cleared her throat. "Well… your uncle rarely comes to visit. You can’t just enjoy yourself and forget to entertain your elders, right?" Stellar was confused. She studied Suzy’s expression for a moment before suddenly sucking in a sharp breath. "Wait a minute, you’re not saying you have a thing for my uncle, are you? You want to be my aunt?" Caught red-handed, Suzy didn’t even bother pretending to be embarrassed. Instead, she shamelessly admitted it. "Come on, you know your uncle is ridiculously handsome. And you know me—when I see a good-looking man, I can’t help but be tempted. So… are you calling him or not?" She even threw in a playful pout at the end. Watching a woman as stunning and seductive as Suzy act coy sent a wave of chills down Stellar’s spine. "Alright, alright," she relented quickly. "I’ll call him, but I’m not guaranteeing a
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In the past, Percy would never have allowed Stellar to step foot in a place like this. And back then, she had always been obedient, never doing anything that displeased him. But look at her now—without him, she had completely changed. Was this who she really was all along? The thought only made his expression darken further. Stellar frowned in disgust at his words. "Do yourself a favor and watch your mouth. You wouldn’t want to stink up the place." She used to think his overbearing possessiveness was a form of love. Looking back now, it was nothing more than his own narrow-minded, self-righteous arrogance. And now that they had nothing to do with each other, what right did he have to interfere? Percy was seething. Beside him, Chris finally spoke up, unable to stay quiet any longer. "Come on, Stellar, don’t be ungrateful. Percy still cares enough to keep you in check. You should be thanking him and getting back where you belong." His tone was laced with condescens
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Hearing Zayden’s offer, Stellar couldn’t deny that she was tempted."Alright, I’d love to give it a shot!"A satisfied smile spread across Zayden’s face.He reveled in the feeling of having her within his grasp, unwilling to let go."I’ll personally take you there tomorrow.""Then…" Stellar was about to say she needed to head back and prepare.But the moment Zayden sensed she was about to part ways with him, he quickly spoke up."Senior, I didn’t just come here to see you today. There’s someone I want to take you to meet.""Who?""Our old mentor. He’s in town for a while. Would you come with me to visit him?" His gaze was sincere, almost pleading.Stellar hadn’t expected him to be so respectful toward their teacher.Back when they were younger, she assumed Zayden hated their mentor and their fellow classmates—practically everyone except her.Maybe she had misunderstood him.With a warm smile, she nodded."Of course! I haven’t seen him in so long. Let’s stop by a shop and pick up some g
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Stellar had never seen such shamelessness.Not only had Joy stolen her work, but now she was twisting the situation to make herself the victim.Backing down wasn’t an option—not for her."Fine. If that’s the case, I’m out of the final stage of this project!" she declared without hesitation.The room fell into stunned silence.Many were taken aback by her decisiveness, unable to hide their shock.Joy was the first to recover."Miss Rivers, do you really think the team can’t function without you?" she sneered. "This isn’t some playground where you can throw a tantrum. If you quit now, your work will be discarded, and your internship might not even be approved. Are you sure you want to be this reckless?"She spoke as if she were lecturing a child—one who was acting spoiled and irrational.But Stellar merely let out a cold laugh, standing her ground."Yes. If this place can’t even uphold fairness, I see no reason to stay."With that, she turned on her heel and walked away.Joy’s gaze dark
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Deep down, she refused to be seen as a delicate flower—someone incapable of standing on her own without a man's protection.But that wasn’t something she could easily explain to anyone.Yet, as if reading her mind, Stephen’s reply came through:"I know you don’t like being treated this way. I’ll talk to your uncles for you."Stellar was taken aback.She assumed that since Stephen was pursuing her, he would seize this opportunity to spend more time with her.Instead, he was turning it down.Stellar: “Why would you…?”Stephen: “I won’t force you into something you don’t want. But whenever you need me, I’ll always be there.”His words struck a chord in her heart.A slow smile spread across her lips.This time, she didn’t bother with polite refusals or empty words.“Okay.”That night, she fell asleep with an inexplicable sense of warmth.The next morning, upon arriving at the base, Stellar received an official notification.Her proposal had been approved.It should have been good news.Aft
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Stellar hadn’t expected that.Stephen suddenly turned to her, his gaze deep and unwavering, his voice low and serious."What if I said I was?"Her heart skipped a beat.A rush of emotions flooded her all at once—nervousness, panic, uncertainty, and warmth."I…"She pressed her lips together, her mind scrambling for words.Maybe it was the intensity of his gaze, or maybe it was something else entirely, but she found herself speaking, her voice steady."You misunderstood. He’s my junior—someone I look out for, like a younger brother. That’s all."The moment the words left her lips, Stephen’s dark eyes lit up.They were brighter than the moon hanging in the night sky.In an instant, all the tension, unease, and frustration he felt earlier vanished.His voice was rich and unwavering."That’s all I needed to hear."So, it wasn’t just him.Stellar’s heart pounded against her ribs.She quickly averted her gaze, trying to compose herself. But the slight upward curve of her lips betrayed her.
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Margaret sat drenched, her body still trembling from the lingering effects of the electric shock.But this was only the beginning.Every single torture device in this prison—every cruel mechanism—was designed based on her own suggestions.She planned to personally oversee Stellar’s suffering.Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, it was now all coming back to her.She tried to scream for help, but no one outside would answer her.What awaited her was the next round of punishment."What goes around, comes around."Outside, Stellar watched coldly before turning away.Without sparing another glance, she walked off with Stephen and Zayden.As they left the compound, Stellar glanced at Stephen, curiosity flashing in her eyes."By the way, how did you figure out this was a trap?"Stephen explained calmly, "I’ve studied mechanical traps before. The way this place was structured, along with the control panel on the wall, made it pretty obvious."Stellar’s eyes sparkled with admiration. "Wow, that’s i
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"You don’t have to thank me. Saving Stellar was simply the right thing to do," Stephen said smoothly. Now that things had reached this point, there was no way he would back down. Instead, he subtly staked his own claim. "Stellar is very important to me. If anything, I should be the one thanking you for stepping in." A flicker of hostility flashed through Zayden’s eyes, and though he still wore a smile, there was something eerily cold about it. "My senior is also the most important person to me," he stated, enunciating every word with deliberate emphasis. Stephen, unbothered, simply responded with a casual, almost teasing tone. "Is that so? Strange, I don’t recall Stellar ever mentioning you before." Zayden’s expression darkened instantly. Sensing the growing tension, Stellar finally stepped in. "Alright, enough of this. You two can stop arguing now." Turning to Stephen, she asked, "How did you even know I was in trouble?" "Your uncle called me," he answered. St
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The moment Zayden appeared, Percy’s eyes lit up like he had just seen his savior.Using every ounce of strength left in his battered body, he crawled forward, grasping onto Zayden’s pant leg in desperation."Zayden, help me! Stellar offended you, so I brought her here to teach her a lesson for you, but she turned around and beat me like this! Please, you have to save me!"Zayden’s jaw clenched, the vein on his temple twitching violently."You idiot. Who gave you the right to lay a hand on her?! Are you looking for death?"With that, he delivered a vicious kick, sending Percy flying across the room.Percy felt his insides shift as he crashed to the ground, gasping in pain.What the hell?! Wasn’t Stellar the one who had pissed off Zayden? Then why… why was he protecting her?Before he could process it, Stephen had already stepped toward Stellar, scanning her from head to toe."Are you hurt?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.Stellar raised a brow, flashing a bright, teasing smile.
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The bodyguards immediately understood and shut the basement door behind them.With everyone gone, the only ones left in the dark, enclosed space were Stellar and Percy."Stellar, are you really sure about this?" Percy asked again, wanting confirmation.She gave him a sweet, innocent smile. "Of course. Now, can you untie me?"Percy hesitated for a moment."You’re not scared I’ll hurt you, are you?" Stellar tilted her head, her voice soft, almost teasing. "Don’t forget, I can barely move right now. And if you keep me tied up like this, how am I supposed to hold you?"She even pouted a little, as if sulking.Percy’s heart nearly leaped out of his chest.It made sense. She was completely powerless right now. There was no way she could fight back—wasn’t she already at his mercy?Feeling reassured, he finally moved forward and loosened the knots.As the ropes fell away, Stellar stretched her stiff wrists, rubbing the soreness out before curling her fingers into a slow, deliberate fist."S
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He needed to know everything about her—to have complete control over her life—so he could bring Stellar back to his side. But not long after he sent the message, his phone rang. "Mr. Zayden, there’s something I need to report," his subordinate said cautiously. "You’ve had us keeping an eye on the side branch, and today, our men discovered that Percy kidnapped a woman. She looks strikingly similar to the one in the photo you just sent me…" His voice trailed off, hesitant. "What did you just say?!" Zayden slammed his foot on the gas, his eyes dark with lethal intent. "That bastard actually dared—where did he take her?" The subordinate quickly rattled off an address. "They were heading in that direction, but we haven’t pinpointed their exact location yet." "Find it!" Zayden barked, yanking the steering wheel to make a sharp U-turn before speeding toward the location at breakneck speed. …At the same time, multiple forces were searching for Stellar. Meanwhile, she had
