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Stellar was utterly speechless. "When exactly did I bully anyone? If your eyes are failing you, go see an ophthalmologist. If your brain isn't working, a psychiatrist might help!" She fired back without hesitation. Dawn suddenly seemed to realize the situation had escalated and hurried to explain. "Mr. Moore, it’s not what you think. I made the mistake. It has nothing to do with Miss Rivers. You’ve misunderstood." But the more she tried to smooth things over, the more Percy felt the need to defend her. "Dawn, you don’t have to cover for her. I saw everything with my own eyes—her throwing her weight around while you kept begging for forgiveness.“A cold-hearted woman like that doesn’t deserve your apology." That was when it clicked for Stellar. These two clearly knew each other from before. Now, she really couldn’t be bothered to argue. Her patience was wearing thin. "Percy, what does any of this have to do with you? In what capacity are you questioning me right now
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Under the weight of countless eyes and a wave of applause, Stellar stepped onto the stage, her movements slightly stiff. In the audience, Percy finally snapped out of his daze. Seeing the slight nervousness in Stellar’s posture, a sneer tugged at his lips. "Hah, there’s no way she’ll do well. As if she could possibly measure up to Professor Song." To be honest, despite Stellar being hailed as a genius back in school, Percy had always thought that title was exaggerated. Back then, she was always so meek around him—where was the brilliance everyone spoke of? Two years had passed, and he still didn’t believe she was as capable as people claimed. On stage, Stellar took the microphone from Sean, his kind and encouraging gaze steady on her. Hundreds of scholars and professors watched her expectantly. Her heartbeat pounded in her chest, and her throat felt dry. She could even hear whispers from the crowd. "Why hasn’t she started yet?" "Did she freeze up?" She really wa
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Dawn approached again with a bright smile, this time with Percy trailing behind her, his expression unreadable. "I really want to apologize for earlier. Actually, I’ve always admired you, Miss Rivers. Your speech just now was incredible! I’d love to treat you to dinner as an apology. Would you be willing to join me?" Her eyes shimmered with cautious hope. "No need," Stellar replied flatly, unmoved. Dawn’s face faltered, a hint of disappointment flashing across it before she quickly turned to Percy for help. "Mr. Moore, you and Miss Rivers know each other well, don’t you? Could you help me invite her? We could all have dinner together—my treat." Percy hesitated for a brief moment, but quickly masked it with his usual indifferent demeanor. "You heard her, didn’t you, Stellar? Dawn is extending such a sincere invitation. Can’t you drop that high-and-mighty attitude of yours just this once?" Right on cue, Dawn put on a pitiful expression, as if she had been wronged. That
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"It’s nothing. Just an idiot. Let’s go."Without another glance, Stellar turned and left the venue with Stephen.Behind them, Percy stood frozen, his entire body rigid with anger. He could practically feel his insides burning with frustration."Mr. Moore, don’t be upset. I didn’t handle things well. I couldn’t create the right opportunity for you," Dawn said apologetically, her face full of guilt."If you want to blame someone, blame me.""It’s not your fault."If anything, all of this only made Percy think even more highly of Dawn.She had a face so similar to Stellar’s, yet why couldn’t Stellar be as obedient and considerate as Dawn?After leaving the venue, Stellar turned to Stephen, curiosity sparking in her eyes."What did Professor Song say to you just now?""He praised your quick thinking and said your speech was outstanding. He’d like to discuss more professional topics with you next time if the opportunity arises."Stephen glanced down at her, a flicker of amusement in his ga
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Stellar sat in the backseat with Mary beside her. Sensing her unease, Mary gently reassured her. "Miss, there's no need to be nervous. Mr. and Mrs. Rivers Sr. are both kind people—they're going to love you."Stellar was, in fact, anxious. After experiencing the coldness of the Harlow family, she wasn’t eager to relive that kind of disappointment. From the front passenger seat, Claude turned slightly to offer his own reassurance. "Relax, Stellar. Everyone at home has been looking forward to meeting you. They won’t let you down." The driver smoothly turned the car around, pulling out of the estate. Just as they exited the driveway, Stephen happened to step out of the neighboring villa. His gaze landed on the car, and for a brief moment, he caught sight of the man sitting in the passenger seat. Something about that silhouette felt oddly familiar. He took a few steps forward, intending to get a clearer look, but before he could, the car had already driven past him. …
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Stellar stood frozen in place. It had been a long time since she had felt such a warm embrace, and she wasn’t quite used to it. She hesitantly raised her arms and gently hugged Martha back. Even Laurence, a man who spent years on the battlefield, found his eyes misting over. He stepped forward and placed a firm hand on her shoulder. "Stellar, welcome home. No one will ever bully you again. This family is your safe harbor." "Grandpa…" A lump formed in Stellar’s throat, and the grievances she had carried for so many years seemed to vanish in an instant, leaving only warmth in her heart. They held onto each other for a while until a male voice behind them finally broke the moment, unable to hold back any longer. "Mom, Dad, alright, alright. The rest of us haven’t even had a chance to say hello to Stellar yet!" Martha finally let go of her and turned to glare at the speaker. "Brat, you always have so much to say.”Stellar wiped her reddened eyes and finally noticed the two
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"Our Stellar is incredibly talented and thoughtful—the most caring little sweetheart," Martha said, her eyes welling up with emotion again. Seeing this, Stellar quickly walked over to her grandmother and picked up the hair clip. "Grandma, let me put this on for you. Let’s see how it looks." "Alright, alright," Martha eagerly agreed. Stellar carefully gathered her grandmother’s hair into a neat bun, securing it with the elegant clip. After examining her handiwork, she nodded in satisfaction and said with a straight face, "Now, when you step outside, you’ll be the most dazzling lady in all of Southport." Martha couldn’t hold back her laughter, thoroughly amused. Laurence watched their interaction, a sense of nostalgia washing over him. For a fleeting moment, it felt like stepping back in time—his daughter had always been a cheerful little girl, making Martha laugh with ease. Now, Stellar’s face overlapped with the memory of his daughter. She was such a wonderful child,
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"You have no idea how much effort the Rivers family has put into finding you over the years. “Grandpa and Grandma have been heartbroken from missing you, and not long ago, Grandpa even fell ill. “Thankfully, you finally decided to show up, or who knows what would have happened!"It was meant to be a kind sentiment, but to Stellar, something about it felt off."Stellar didn’t go missing by choice. No one in the family blames her, and my illness has nothing to do with her. Janet, don’t put so much pressure on her."Laurence was sharp as always, cutting straight to the issue in her words.Janet's face turned pale, and she immediately looked apologetic. "I'm sorry, Grandpa. I got too emotional and misspoke."Laurence nodded, choosing not to dwell on it with a younger generation.The family quickly shifted their attention back to Stellar."Stellar, this is a gift from me."Julian handed her a card. "This is an all-access pass to my resorts, hotels, and restaurants. “Whenever you're trave
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For a moment, the team’s admiration for Joy soared to an all-time high. However, Stellar wasn’t so easily convinced. She had researched this equipment model before and knew that only one company in the country had the authorization to distribute it. She planned to look into that company’s background later. Since she was now officially part of the base’s engineering team, she wanted to do her part to help. …After work in the evening, Stellar received a call from Edwin. "Uncle Edwin?" A warm, clear voice came through the line. "Stellar, Mary told me you’re at the base. I just so happen to be outside right now." Surprised, Stellar quickly ended the call and headed out. The moment she stepped outside, her eyes landed on a sleek black Bentley. Standing beside it was a tall, refined man with strikingly handsome features. His deep-set eyes carried a hint of indulgence and warmth when they landed on her, instantly making him seem approachable and charming. But, why did
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Janet felt like she was choking on her own words, nearly spitting blood in frustration. Her face burned with humiliation, especially when she met Stellar’s calm, indifferent gaze—it was a silent mockery. Clenching her fists tightly, she lifted her chin, forcing herself to maintain an air of arrogance. "Even if he won’t bend the rules for me professionally, I’m still the most important woman in his life. “You probably don’t know this but let me tell you a little secret—he owes me his life. I once saved him, and because of that, he promised to marry me. “You know what kind of man he is—responsible and honorable. He won’t go back on his word." Her lips curled into a smug smile again. "An exceptional man like him belongs to me. Too bad, Stellar—you’ll never win against me when it comes to stealing a man." The thought of gaining the upper hand over Stellar filled her with satisfaction. She had expected Stellar to explode with jealousy, maybe even lash out at her. If she di
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A flicker of surprise crossed Stellar’s face. Hadn't Stephen already agreed to let her observe in the lab? Just then, Stephen approached. Noticing the tools she was carrying, he immediately understood. "Stellar, you're here to continue the second phase of the experiment? Come use my lab. The equipment there is more advanced—it'll be easier." He offered the invitation first, but Stellar’s tone remained indifferent. "No need." "Why?" Stephen looked puzzled. Stellar didn’t hide anything. She lifted her gaze to meet his and spoke directly. "Since you've already given Janet access to your lab, it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to go there as well." Stephen froze for a moment before suddenly laughing. So, this was why she was upset with him. "You misunderstood. Janet did ask to observe in the lab, but I rejected her. I wouldn’t give her special treatment. What kind of person do you take me for?" Stellar was slightly surprised. Her expression softened a little. Step
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She thought that since Stephen took the initiative to come over, it seemed he did have some feelings for her. Maybe she could give him a chance. But what if he denied it? Stephen froze for a moment. So, this was what she was upset about. But he never intended to keep it a secret. Now was the perfect moment. "Yes, I…" For once, he felt a little nervous. Just as he was about to take out the gift he had prepared for his confession, Stellar's expression turned ice-cold. The hint of anticipation in her eyes vanished. She pushed his hand away, opened the car door, and got in, driving off without hesitation. Stephen stood there, stunned. A flicker of confusion and disbelief crossed his face. Why was she angry? Was she upset because Janet had found out about the gift in advance? Or was it because he hadn't told her earlier that he knew Janet? With that thought, he pulled out his phone, intending to explain things to Stellar. Just then, Janet’s call came through.
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Before Keith could even get a word in, another striking woman with an air of elegance strolled over. "You ladies really have no self-awareness. If Keith hasn’t reached out to you, that means he’s done with you. What’s the point of clinging like this? He’s my man." Keith actually recognized this woman. But what was she doing here? His eyelid twitched furiously. This whole scene was completely unexpected. It felt orchestrated—like someone had planned it. Then, the sound of slow, deliberate applause echoed through the air. Stephen, who left earlier, casually walked back, looking thoroughly entertained. "Impressive, Keith. Truly a ladies' man. You’ve got so many women wrapped around your finger and still have the nerve to break more hearts. Quite the talent." Stellar raised an eyebrow. Hadn’t Stephen just left with Janet? Why was he back? "Stephen Ward!" Keith shot to his feet, finally piecing everything together. "This was your doing, wasn’t it? You set this up to ruin m
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Suzy’s eye twitched hard.She had always been unstoppable in the game of romance—never once had she met a man she couldn’t charm.His cold rejection annoyed her, but instead of backing off, it only fueled her intrigue."Oh? Is that so?"She curved her lips into a seductive smile, one that could bring kingdoms to their knees.Taking a step closer, she trailed her soft fingers along his throat, gliding down his shoulder, then slowly over the firm muscles of his chest.Like an irresistible temptress, she refused to let up."Are you sure you don’t feel anything for me?"Her fingers moved with deliberate slowness, leaving a trail of heat in their wake.Edwin’s gaze darkened.Without warning, he grabbed her wrist, spun her around, and pinned her against the wall.Suzy instinctively tried to retreat, but he gave her no room to escape.His arm hooked around the back of her neck as he leaned in and kissed her hard."You started this," he murmured against her lips.Late at night, wrapped in sile
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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
