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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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To everyone’s surprise, Stellar simply smiled at Janet’s words."If I’m not mistaken, this should be the work of the renowned painter and calligrapher, Mr. Malachi Law, from a thousand years ago. “At the time, his country had just endured devastation and was in the process of rebuilding. “This painting reflects his emotions during that period. As for the poem, it conveys the importance of cherishing a prosperous homeland…"Janet listened in stunned silence as Stellar spoke with eloquence, citing historical references with ease. Every word felt like a slap to her face.When Stellar finished, she turned to Janet. "Miss Cole, do you think I’m correct? Or would you like to add something?"If she had thought it was just her imagination before, now she was certain—the girl standing before her harbored clear hostility.But why? They had never met before. Where did this animosity come from?"I…" Janet had only thought of using an expensive gift to win Laurence’s favor. She knew jewelry, l
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Eddie knew exactly how to exploit Tori’s weak spot. After a moment, she finally calmed down. "What are you so afraid of? At the end of the day, this so-called 'Star Luna' is just one of Suzy’s regular friends from outside the industry. "If she really had any connections, do you think someone who looks like her would still be a nobody?"Eddie's eyes lit up at her words. "Right! I remember her mentioning that she was the fake heiress of the Harlow family and was kicked out. She really has no backing at all." "Then it’s simple." Tori beckoned him over and whispered a few instructions. Eddie nodded repeatedly, then quickly picked up his phone from the floor and dialed a number. …By evening, Stellar left the base, but instead of heading home, she drove to a nearby café. When she approached a window seat, Eddie was already there, waiting. As soon as she arrived, he stood up and pulled out a chair for her, his attitude overly attentive. "Go ahead," Stellar said as she sat dow
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"Stellar, are you okay?" Ethan asked with concern."I'm fine." Stellar snapped out of her thoughts and explained seriously, "Ethan, I never pretended to be Star Luna."Perhaps her gaze was too resolute, because after a moment, Ethan nodded. "I believe you."He had seen her capabilities firsthand—there was no reason for her to fake it.He wanted to ask more, but just then, Stellar’s phone rang. She waved at Ethan before stepping aside to answer Suzy’s call."Stellar, I just saw the news... I'm so sorry, I dragged you into this."Suzy’s voice was full of guilt."What are you apologizing for? The ones in the wrong are those shameless impostors."Stellar’s tone was calm. "Don't worry, I won’t let them off so easily."Hearing the way she spoke, Suzy could tell she had something planned. She curiously asked, "Stellar, what are you going to do?""You’ll find out soon enough."After hanging up, Stellar returned to the base without haste and resumed her morning work.Stephen stopped by at so
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But her creative energy still surged.Stellar saved the draft but didn’t publish it just yet.This novel, After Dawn, felt like her unfinished life—one she was determined to keep writing.Afterward, she sent a message to David, letting him know she was making her return.It wasn’t long before his response came in—a flurry of excited, spinning emojis.“This is amazing, Star Luna! It had been two years, three months, and six days! Welcome back, we love you!!!”Stellar was both touched and amused.So, this was what it felt like to be liked and anticipated. It was a wonderful feeling.With that warmth in her heart, she went to bed in high spirits.But the next day, when she arrived at the base, she quickly noticed something was off.People were whispering, shooting her subtle, or not-so-subtle, glances."That’s her? Can you believe it?""Typical. Just another case of someone desperate for fame.""Didn't I say she was just pretending all along?"Their gazes carried a mix of ridicule, disdai
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Stellar looked up in surprise, her gaze locking onto a pair of deep, gentle eyes."For you."Stephen stood before her, dressed in a crisp white suit, holding a bouquet of fiery red roses. The elegant ensemble made him look even more striking than usual.Her heart skipped a beat before she finally snapped back to reality. "Why are you giving me flowers all of a sudden?""I'm courting you."His voice was low and magnetic, filled with effortless charm.Stellar's face turned beet red, and she stammered, "Y-You… When did I ever say you could court me?"Stephen blinked, looking momentarily wounded, a hint of grievance in his expression."That night at the hotel—you personally agreed to give us a try. Did you forget so soon?"The way he said it made her sound like some heartless player.But she clearly remembered saying they should just go with the flow!"I didn't mean…"She tried to explain, but Stephen lowered his gaze, looking dejected. "Never mind. I was too presumptuous. You don’t have t
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Stellar’s last shred of patience vanished, and disappointment laced her voice."Eddie Palmer, as a fellow creator, I thought you would understand the fury of having your work stolen.“You stood in front of those reporters, speaking so righteously, yet you’re the real thief. Doesn’t that make you feel hypocritical? Disgusting?""I…" Eddie was at a loss for words.Stellar had held onto a sliver of hope, thinking that maybe he would show genuine remorse.She had been completely wrong."I will not let you continue stealing my work! Your so-called dignity means nothing to me!"With that, she turned to leave.But before she could take a step, a loud thud sounded behind her.Startled, she turned around, only to see Eddie kneeling before her."I truly know what I did was wrong," he said, his voice trembling. "I never did this for fame or fortune. I just needed to survive.“Tori’s influence gave me a way to earn money that I desperately needed. My mother has cancer. Her medical bills cost hundr
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Eddie spoke with absolute conviction, his words filled with righteousness.The crowd erupted in praise, impressed by the dignified presence of such a renowned author."But this time, my sister told me that someone is deliberately impersonating me. This is an insult to my dignity! “I will not allow my creative work to be exploited by others, which is why I’m here today—to see for myself who has the audacity to steal my name!"His voice carried righteous anger, and the crowd immediately sympathized with him.Their gazes all turned toward Stellar.Eddie followed their stares, but the moment his eyes landed on Stellar, his entire body froze.Stellar let out a cold laugh and stepped through the crowd, stopping directly in front of him. Her eyes were sharp and filled with icy contempt."And who exactly is the one with no shame here?"The sight of him was almost laughable. She knew this man.Years ago, back when she was still writing, she had met Eddie, who was just another aspiring writer
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The reporters finally took notice of Suzy."Hugh Mann? Who’s that? Never heard of him."Some younger journalists had no idea who he was."Isn’t he that nearly-retired veteran? He hasn’t written anything in ten years. And wasn’t there some major scandal before he disappeared? I can’t believe he’s still in the industry!""It’s probably nothing special. No way it can compare to a project backed by Star Luna!"No one believed in Suzy. Instead, they showered Tori and Star Luna with endless praise.This was exactly what Tori wanted.Using her own fame, she trampled Suzy down, ensuring she’d never have a chance to rise again.The smug satisfaction on Tori’s face was infuriating.Suzy clenched her fists in frustration and tugged at Stellar, ready to leave.But Stellar held onto her arm, her gaze turning icy. Instead of walking away, she stepped forward, right in front of Tori, prepared to expose her in front of the reporters.Before she could speak, a loud and powerful female voice cut throu
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Stellar ignored them and accompanied Suzy to the audition with Hugh . She waited quietly outside.About half an hour later, the door to the audition room swung open.Suzy walked out, her face glowing with excitement. She rushed forward and hugged Stellar tightly. "This is amazing, Stellar! I got the role!""Really? That’s fantastic!" Stellar beamed with joy.The two of them quickly left, one after the other.Inside the room, someone suddenly stood up, about to rush out."What’s wrong, Mr. Fisher?" Hugh asked, confused."I think I just saw Star Luna," David Fisher said, his voice tinged with excitement."You mean that Star Luna? The author who disappeared two years ago?"David was the editor who once worked closely with Star Luna. Years ago, he spent years negotiating to sign her, and they became close friends.He invited her here today to help with a project, and they even had a discussion of her unfinished novel, lamenting that they had lost contact with her and regretting that the
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Suzy entered the entertainment industry with the sole purpose of honing her acting skills and improving herself, so she naturally refused to compromise.Yet, that woman had betrayed her and even acted so self-righteous about it.Suzy was utterly disheartened."Ms. Helen, you can’t say that. Ms. Suzy hasn't had it easy all these years. Look, even her auditions have ended in repeated failures."Tori watched Suzy’s setback with a surge of satisfaction, though she still put on a pretentious act. "Ms. Helen, don’t you have a few roles available?"She then listed a few role names before feigning sincerity. "Ms. Suzy, since you can’t seem to land any good roles, why don’t I recommend you for these?"Suzy stared at her expressionlessly.The roles Tori mentioned were all minor extras, the kind that barely lasted a few episodes before being written out.It seemed like an act of kindness, but in reality, it was pure humiliation."Who says Suzy can’t land a good role?" Stellar finally had enough a
