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"So that’s why it did sound insincere when she said all that earlier.""She didn’t even know her own cousin’s real identity, yet she had the nerve to judge others?""If I had a scheming relative like that, I’d cut ties immediately."Murmurs of ridicule, disdain, and outright contempt filled the room.At that moment, Janet had never felt more humiliated. Barely holding herself together, she mumbled something about needing the restroom and bolted from the scene.But as she turned a corner near the restroom, she unexpectedly overheard a hushed conversation."Stephen, you’ve been searching for her for years. Are you really going to give up now?""It’s not giving up… I just have this feeling that the girl I’ve been looking for is actually Stellar…""But didn’t you say the details didn’t match?""They don’t, but after all these years, I still remember that she used to wear a red string around her neck, with a pendant that…"The voice belonged to Stephen.Janet’s footsteps faltered.What gir
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"Then for Miss Thompson to take a liking to you, does that count as an act of charity for your intelligence?" "You…" Gavin was momentarily choked by the remark. However, Serena couldn't hold back her laughter. The atmosphere instantly became more relaxed. "Since everyone finally has some free time, why don't we play a game?" someone in the crowd suggested. "Great idea! Isn't Mafia pretty popular lately? Let's play a couple of rounds!"Everyone agreed enthusiastically, and Stellar naturally had no reason to refuse.She sat down with Stephen as the game began, with the "moderator" handing out role cards.Unexpectedly, in the first round, both Stellar and Stephen happened to draw the Mafia cards.They exchanged a quick glance.Soon, the first phase began, where everyone introduced their roles."I'm just a civilian—""Civilian and above.""..."Then the open discussion started.Throughout the conversation, Stellar and Stephen worked together seamlessly, subtly using their words t
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Stephen's gaze flickered slightly, but he remained calm. "Did I?" Stellar narrowed her eyes, her tone unwavering. "Yes. I caught it. When you lie, your eyes shift slightly to the right." Stephen raised an eyebrow, his expression meaningful. "You've been watching me pretty closely." Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly tried to justify herself. "That was just during the game. I observed everyone, not just you." Stephen didn’t expose her lie. In reality, throughout the entire evening, his gaze had never once strayed from her. If anyone here wasn’t exactly innocent, it was both of them. Especially now, with her sitting right next to him, an unfamiliar yet oddly familiar feeling crept into his heart. It was the same feeling he’d had back then—for the girl who saved him all those years ago. But if they weren’t the same person… Did that mean he was being unfaithful? That he fell for someone else? Or had he unknowingly fallen for two people at the same time? Stellar
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After all, in the past few years, due to the nature of his research projects, he hadn’t achieved any major breakthroughs and had been deliberately suppressed by certain individuals.Stellar gave Victor a firm promise.However, Victor simply patted everyone on the shoulder, his expression surprisingly kind."I'm already at an age where prestige doesn’t matter much to me. You don’t need to feel pressured—just go with the flow and perform to the best of your ability. I believe your project is just as good as any other team’s."His words acted like a shot of confidence, boosting everyone's spirits.After a two-hour train ride, Stellar and her team successfully arrived in Westport."There are so many participants this time. The hotels must be fully booked. I couldn't even make a reservation online," Simon said, his habit of taking charge making him particularly worried.Stellar simply smiled."Don't worry, I’ve got connections."She led them straight to Regent Hotel, the largest and most lu
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She pressed her lips together, feeling a bit guilty as she spoke.After all, her uncle only told her that she could stay at the hotel whenever she wanted; he hadn’t mentioned anything about extra privileges.This was the first time she had ever thrown her weight around, and honestly, it made her a little nervous.But to her surprise, the receptionist didn’t even hesitate. "Understood, Miss Rivers."The moment those words fell, everyone around them was left stunned.However, Percy and Dawn looked like they had just swallowed a lemon."Stellar, you wouldn’t dare! Who do you think you are…""And why wouldn’t I?" Stellar scoffed. She had been far too lenient with him before, which was probably why he kept showing up to ruin her mood.Now that she had the right to do this, why not use it?"You…!" Percy, fuming, took a step forward.Before he could get any closer, the receptionist picked up the intercom and calmly instructed, "Send four security guards to the lobby. We have two unruly guest
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Percy looked around the motel room, his expression filled with disdain at the outdated decor.The sheets on the bed were visibly worn, and the entire place carried a faint musty smell.Every instinct in him screamed to walk right back out.But before he could, Dawn grabbed his arm."It’s okay, Percy. The fact that you even found a place for us is already more than enough. “I’ll tidy things up a bit. It’s already dark outside, and you’ve had a long day. There’s no need to keep looking."She walked over to the window and pushed it open, letting in some fresh air.Then, without hesitation, she flipped the sheets over to the cleaner side.As she worked, she spoke casually, as if trying to put him at ease."I’ve stayed in places way worse than this before. You get used to it after a while…"She said it lightly, but something about it made Percy feel a twinge of guilt.For once, he softened. "This is my fault. I asked you to come with me, thinking it would make things easier for you, and no
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Stephen explained, "I’m here as a guest behind the scenes, not as a competitor.""I see." Stellar nodded in understanding, falling into a brief silence.A few seconds later, it was Stephen who spoke again. "Want to take a walk? If you have any questions about the competition, you can ask me."Stellar blinked, then teased with a smile, "Are you offering me a private tutoring session?"To her surprise, Stephen nodded seriously."That’s right. Will you take it?"Stellar’s lips curled into a playful grin. "Of course! A rare opportunity like this? I’d be a fool to pass it up."They laughed and walked out together.As they chatted, Stephen actually provided some insightful advice."In competitions like this, the judges focus on the technical aspects of your project—whether it demonstrates innovation, pushes boundaries, or surprises them in some way. That’s what earns the highest scores..."Stellar listened intently, absorbing his words.Before she realized it, they had already stepped outsi
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Alex smirked arrogantly, his tone deliberately provocative. He was clearly trying to stir up trouble.But Simon remained unfazed. Instead, he shot back without hesitation, "If even someone like you can be a team leader, then why wouldn’t Stellar? She’s an actual genius, unlike some people who just talk big."Stellar raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.Simon was usually the easygoing and diplomatic type—she hadn’t expected him to have such a sharp tongue.Lilian chimed in as well, arms crossed, "Exactly. Some people have zero talent, but as long as they suck up to the right people, they still manage to throw their weight around like they own the place. Pathetic, isn’t it?"It seemed that after hanging around Stellar for so long, both of them had picked up the skill of throwing shade."You—!"Alex clenched his jaw, fuming, but before he could lash out, one of his teammates grabbed his arm and whispered something in his ear.His expression shifted almost instantly, regaining his smug
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Stellar found the whole thing baffling. She didn’t even know why the other party hated her so much.Still, after this incident, she realized she'd been far too nice to Joy.After retrieving the blueprint, she knocked on the team leader’s office door.Lucien wasn’t surprised to see her and even invited her to sit.But Stellar stood straight and got straight to the point. "Mr. Song, I want to report Joy."She stole my blueprint and, along with Christopher Sung, forcibly occupied Lab 1. They refused to let me in to use the equipment, which seriously disrupted my research. I hope you'll look into this."Lucien raised an eyebrow as he listened. The light in his blue eyes flickered, and he spoke lazily, "Oh? And why would you think I’d offend Mr. Shaw’s granddaughter and his favorite student just for you?""Because to me, this is a place for research. Everyone came here with a dream, hoping to contribute to the country. Who someone is doesn’t matter."Stellar's tone was calm and firm. "If y
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Joy was quietly reveling in her triumph.With the tide so clearly turned in her favor, Stellar’s team was seething with frustration.But Stellar simply let out a soft laugh, then spoke with calm poise. "I may not have signed my name on the blueprint, but unfortunately for you, Miss Joy, while I was drawing it, my fountain pen accidentally left a blot of ink on the back."She flipped the original blueprint over. Sure enough, there was a dark ink stain on the back.A flicker of panic flashed across Joy’s face, but she quickly recovered and snapped, "That blot came from my pen. You probably saw it earlier and decided to claim it as yours."That seemed plausible enough, and the crowd began to murmur in agreement.But Stellar let out a sharp chuckle. "Ah, I forgot to mention that this isn’t just any ink. The one I used has a distinct scent of lavender. You’re welcome to smell it yourselves."A few people stepped closer out of curiosity, leaned in, and took a sniff."It really does smell
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Did she have no idea just how powerful his background was?Or maybe she knew and still didn’t care.The thought only piqued Evan’s interest. He leaned in, smirking, and kept pushing. "And what makes you so sure I took your blueprint? Got any proof?"Stellar’s expression darkened.Just then, Joy walked over, arms full of documents. "Stellar, can you stop making a scene? You couldn’t come up with a proper design, so now you're blaming others? Aren’t you embarrassed?"Having been outshone by Stellar time and again, Joy had been quietly stewing in resentment. Now that the tables seemed to turn, she seized the chance to mock her, eager to see her humiliated in front of everyone.Sure enough, the commotion drew a small crowd from the institute, curious to watch the drama unfold.But those sneering and skeptical glances didn’t faze Stellar one bit.She turned to Joy with a cold stare.Then something on the back of the blueprint Joy was holding caught her eye. Her gaze sharpened instantl
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The very next second…“Pfft…”Someone couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.A ripple of muffled chuckles spread through the room.Stellar froze, bewildered, and turned to look at the projector screen, only to see an enormous turtle displayed across it.She stood there, stunned."Miss Rivers, if you're having trouble with the design, no one’s going to mock you," Joy seized the moment to attack. "But what’s with the turtle? Are you trying to be funny, or do you just not take the project seriously?"Stellar quickly snapped out of it and responded, "This isn’t my drawing."Joy arched a brow, sarcasm dripping from her tone. "Oh? Then what? Did I draw it?""Yeah, Miss Rivers, are we supposed to believe you’re playing some elaborate prank on all of us?""Is this what genius arrogance looks like?"Just when people had finally begun warming up to her, it all crumbled in an instant. Voices chimed in one after another, mocking and skeptical.Stellar’s expression darkened. She knew someone
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She denied it three times, but Stellar still looked suspicious. That man's voice on the phone sounded oddly familiar.But seeing she clearly didn’t want to talk about it, Stellar didn’t pry. She wasn’t the type to dig into other people’s business. "Alright then, I won’t ask about yours, so you better not ask about mine."Lilian quickly nodded. A mutual understanding was reached.That afternoon, they resumed work on the new project, which involved the latest aerospace technology design and development.After two solid hours of work, Stellar finally took a short break and headed to the break room with the team for some water.They had just stepped out when a figure entered from outside.Evan walked in, his expression dark, clearly in a foul mood.These days, he’d finally managed to be in the same research institute as Joy. He’d gone out of his way to shower her with kindness, offering her everything he thought was good. But she didn’t appreciate it at all.In fact, she told him to
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There was still no reply from the other side, so Stellar set her phone aside and headed to the bathroom to wash up. When she came back, she watched a movie for a while.Only then did she pick up her phone again and unlock the screen.But there was still no reply from Stephen.A faint sense of disappointment crept in. She turned off the light, lay down, and placed her phone on the nightstand, ready to sleep.Just then, the screen lit up.A flicker of joy surged in her chest. She quickly grabbed the phone and tapped to check it, only to find it was a spam advertisement.Stellar’s forehead twitched. She nearly swore out loud. "They keep sending me this junk. I'm filing a complaint tomorrow!"The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. But just then, another message popped up.“I just finished work. Still up?”“I just got back my phone. Sorry, I’ll keep it on me next time.”“Did you eat, rest, and take care of yourself properly?”Stephen’s message came like rain in a drought.I
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It took Stellar a moment before she finally spoke, disbelief lacing her voice. “Wait, doesn’t that mean she basically admitted to covering up crimes? Isn’t that illegal too?”“Exactly, but I guess she’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. She kept insisting it was all Tori’s doing—that she and her son were innocent.”Suzy let out a snort. “I’ve never seen anyone exposing their own son’s crimes on camera and dragging themselves down with him. “No wonder Eddie turned out the way he did. With a mom like that cheering him on, it’s no surprise he grew up thinking he could do whatever he wanted. “The apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree.”Stellar felt a wave of complicated emotion. The woman she remembered to be gentle, kind, and full of warmth suddenly appeared like a total stranger.Had it all been an act?She let out a soft sigh.Suzy must have picked up on her silence, because her voice turned more soothing. “Stellar, don’t let this weigh on you. That mother and son duo were hid
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“I just came back to grab a file,” Claude said, his tone laced with suspicion. “I thought I heard you talking to someone just now?”“Nope!” Stellar answered quickly, not daring to admit the truth.Claude studied her for a moment, then his expression eased. “Stellar, I’m not against you dating, Just remember, men are mostly just entertainment. Don't get too serious. If it starts going south, cut your losses and move on. The Rivers family will always have your back.”Stellar twitched at the corner of her mouth and thought, “Uncle Claude, are you seriously telling me to be a heartbreaker?”“That doesn’t sound like a good idea,” she said hesitantly.“Why not? Your happiness is what matters most. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, kick them to the curb. Simple as that. “Of course, we’ll also keep an eye on things and make sure no one messes with you.”There was a sharp glint of calculation in Claude’s eyes.Stellar could only offer a wry smile.She hadn’t even started dating yet, and even
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Stephen let out a quiet sigh and turned, ready to leave.“Do you like Stellar?” A sweet voice chimed in beside him.Xavier turned in surprise, puzzled as he looked at the young woman. “You are…?”“I’m Stellar’s friend, Lilian Yates.”She was supposed to be in the gallery that day, but a last-minute delay with her project caused her to arrive just in time to catch the end of the scene.And what she saw in Xavier’s eyes that were filled with admiration, reluctance, and a trace of sorrow, she knew Xavier had feelings for Stellar.“I…” Xavier was caught off guard, unsure how to respond.Lilian cut him off with a grin. “You’re the legendary attorney she always talks about, right? Perfect. I was wondering if I can ask you for a favor?”“What kind of favor?” he asked, instinctively curious.She leaned in and whispered something in his ear, her voice barely audible. When she pulled back, she added softly, “But you have to promise to keep it between us.”Xavier paused, considered it, then nod
