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Percy’s expression darkened, but the thought of her still having cleaning tasks to finish brought him a measure of satisfaction.He assumed that seeing his car would make Stellar obediently come over.To his surprise, she didn’t even glance his way, choosing instead to walk off in another direction.Percy frowned and quickly stepped forward to block her path.“Stellar, what’s this about? Still pretending?”To him, her display of feigned strength was utterly ridiculous.Stellar found his words laughable.“Mr. Moore, it seems you’ve forgotten. You still haven’t issued the apology statement from last time, have you?”Her single remark left Percy’s face alternating between red and pale. However, remembering that her life after leaving him wasn’t going particularly well, he felt a bit smug.He smirked. “What’s this? Still putting on an act? Reduced to working as a cleaner here, and you’re still pretending? Let me tell you, if you apologize for all the foolish things you’ve done, I might ju
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After finishing her meal, Stellar intended to leave and didn’t bother acknowledging Percy. She walked straight out of the campus gates. With an upcoming commitment to attend a few project meetings with Shane next week, Stellar knew her wardrobe needed an upgrade.Though her closet was filled with dresses and gowns handpicked by Claude, she found his taste a bit too plain for her liking. For important occasions, it was better to pick out outfits herself. Besides, Claude’s black card came with a minimum spending limit. If she didn’t spend enough, he’d take it upon himself to send over more clothes, so she’d much rather choose things she genuinely liked. Since the area was close to the city center, Stellar decided to stop by for some shopping. She stepped into an understated luxury boutique and soon spotted a gown displayed in a glass case. Unlike the other items in the store, this one stood out—elegant and clearly expensive. Noticing her gaze lingering, a sales associate eagerl
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Percy snapped out of his daze at Yvonne's words. His mind wandered to how Stellar had been cleaning just hours ago and to the stinging slap she had landed on his face. His brows furrowed slightly, and in an attempt to assert control, he slid an arm around Yvonne’s waist and strode forward.“Stellar, what are you doing in a place like this? Do you really think your cleaner's salary can cover anything here? Or is this someone else's money—a handout from some guy you managed to fool?"Hearing his voice, Stellar turned. Her gaze swept over the pair, lingering briefly on their entwined bodies. A flicker of disgust crossed her eyes, but there wasn’t a hint of care or jealousy.Without a word, she turned and walked toward another section of the boutique, ignoring them entirely.The dismissal darkened Percy’s expression further. He had expected her to show some kind of reaction—anger, sadness, anything—at seeing him openly flaunting another woman. But to his disappointment, there was none.S
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"Percy, you’re the best," Yvonne said, lifting her chin proudly. She shot a smug, challenging look in Stellar’s direction.Stellar watched the two of them put on their little performance and couldn’t help finding it amusing. Truly, birds of a feather flock together.Percy, noticing Stellar’s faintly amused expression and her complete indifference, felt his pride take another hit. His face darkened as he turned to glare at the sales associate.“Well? What are you waiting for? Didn’t you hear me?”The sales associate quickly explained, “I’m sorry, sir, but that designer piece is one of a kind. As for the others, they’re limited editions and completely sold out. If you’d like, we can place an order and have them shipped in. You’d just need to make payment now and pick them up later.”“How much are they?” “The gown is handcrafted with embroidered details. It costs six hundred thousand dollars. The custom suit cost four hundred thousand dollars. This piece here…”Percy’s eyes widened, an
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After all, she needed him now, so Percy didn’t bother with pleasantries. Without looking back, he got into the car.Yvonne, still fuming over his earlier attitude, swallowed her anger for the sake of the project and followed him.On the drive back, her attention was drawn to a small angel figurine on the dashboard. The figurine held a little charm bag, its design cheerful and whimsical.But could this possibly belong to Percy? The thought made the answer obvious.Yvonne’s disdain was immediate.“Why would you keep such a cheap-looking figurine in your car?"You should have something like a gold-plated angel figurine or a rare vintage collectible—something that reflects sophistication and status."Percy glanced at the figurine and froze slightly.If he remembered correctly, Stellar had gone out of her way to get it for him from a church. She earnestly told him to keep it in the car to ensure his safety.For a moment, his mind wandered, recalling Stellar’s bright, joyful expression at t
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Unbeknownst to her, across the street from her villa, Stephen had just returned home, enjoying his usual solitary routine. After spending some time in his study, he took a shower and waited for dinner to be delivered. During the lull, he stepped out onto his upstairs terrace for some fresh air. That was when he noticed the lights in the kitchen across the way and a petite, busy figure moving inside. Was that… Stellar? Recalling her behavior at school and now seeing her living in a villa, he couldn’t help but frown. What was she doing here? Wasn’t she the one who reportedly threw away her education for a man? And now that they’d supposedly broken up, was this villa his parting gift? Or had they never really ended things? Stephen’s displeasure deepened as he mulled it over. However, watching the two figures through the window, even from dozens of meters away, he could sense the warmth of their atmosphere. For the first time, the solitude he’d always enjoyed felt a little col
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Shane’s admiration for Stellar deepened as he looked at her. “Miss Rivers, you’ve truly exceeded my expectations.” Not only was she beautiful, but she also possessed intelligence, talent, and an unshakable composure when dealing with seasoned veterans. It had been a long time since he’d encountered someone as intriguing as her. “Since you gave me this opportunity, Mr. Howe, I couldn’t let you down.” “There’s actually another client we need to visit,” Shane said, his tone thoughtful. “If we can secure a partnership with their company, this project could reach a whole new level. But that client is a tough one. I was ready to give up, but now, with you on board, I think it might just be possible.” Shane’s gaze lingered on her, his eyes filled with admiration. He was genuinely intrigued by her but confessing that outright might scare her off. Unaware of his thoughts, Stellar simply felt a bit embarrassed at his praise. “Mr. Howe, who is it? I can give it a try.”After all, th
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No wonder Rivers Corporation reached out to him, offering to give up an additional five percent of the profits on their new project just to convince him to withdraw his investment from the Harlow family.They even made it clear that the withdrawal was specifically because of the Harlow family’s heiress. Moreover, they promised compensation with an even better project.At first, Zachary thought the Rivers Corporation was simply throwing its weight around. But seeing the pair in front of him and listening to Percy’s tone, he found those rumors he’d heard didn’t seem baseless anymore.His next words carried a distinct hint of mockery."What exactly do you mean by that, Mr. Grayson?" Percy asked, frowning slightly, sensing that the remark was not without intent.Zachary didn’t bother mincing words, his expression laced with disdain."I’ve heard, Mr. Moore, that for years, your company’s success has relied heavily on Miss Stellar Rivers’ talent and expertise to secure contracts. But now tha
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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
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The moment Stellar saw who it was, her eyes widened slightly. She was caught off guard but not entirely surprised."Percy, it looks like you’ve finally lost your mind." He had actually resorted to kidnapping. This was already crossing into criminal territory. However, Percy wasn’t the least bit angered by her cold demeanor. Instead, he smirked, looking smug. "Stellar, don’t blame me. You forced my hand." He was too soft before. He bent over backward for a woman, gave everything he could, only to be met with nothing but scorn, humiliation, and rejection. Some women just needed to be taught a lesson. If kindness didn’t work on her, then she had no one to blame but herself for making him take a harder approach. Besides—"Do you really think I brought you here to hurt you? Stellar, everything I’m doing is for your own protection." His words sounded almost righteous. And in his mind, he truly believed them. She had offended Zayden. There was no way that would end well
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As the two of them walked outside, they failed to notice the man who brushed past them. Percy had received an invitation tonight and was just about to enter the banquet hall when he overheard Tori and her agent’s conversation. He never would have expected Stellar to actually offend Zayden. She really had no fear of anything. Did she even realize that Zayden was a ruthless, merciless figure who wouldn’t hesitate to kill? Now that things had reached this point, he figured he was probably the only one who could protect her. That thought left him feeling somewhat pleased with himself. Stepping into the hall, his gaze quickly landed on Stellar, sitting alone in the lounge area, as if waiting for someone. A glint flickered in his eyes. Picking up a glass of wine, he walked toward her. "Stellar, I was wrong about earlier today…" Gone was the arrogance from before. Percy’s posture was sincere as he explained, "I never intended to humiliate you or force you to bow down to
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Hearing the distance in her voice, a trace of hurt flickered in Zayden’s eyes. "Senior, do you not recognize me? When we were kids, we used to draw together. You were the only one who didn’t look down on me. “You once told me I was different from the others, that I was special, and that you would always protect me. Have you forgotten everything?”There was a hint of grievance in his voice as he spoke. Anyone familiar with Zayden would have found this scene utterly unsettling. Was this really the same ruthless, merciless man they knew? The one feared like the devil himself? Stellar was stunned, her mind momentarily blank. Then, a long-buried memory began to surface. Her eyes slowly widened. "You’re… Zay?" How could Zayden possibly be Zay? But the past came rushing back, unfolding like an old, forgotten painting. As a child, she loved to draw. Back then, both her adoptive mother and uncle doted on her and had enrolled her in a prestigious art class. It was there th
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Stellar lifted her head coldly, glancing at her through the mirror before quickly looking away, treating her as if she didn’t exist. Her indifference instantly ignited Tori’s anger. She strode forward, ready to confront her, but just as she was about to speak, her gaze landed on the red string wrapped around Stellar’s wrist. The design was simple, nothing particularly special about it. However, Tori immediately thought of Zayden’s earlier outburst. As her eyes flickered with calculation, an idea surfaced in her mind. A smile suddenly curled on her lips, her arrogance from before vanishing as she spoke in a friendly tone, "Miss Rivers, I was wrong about what happened earlier. I’ve actually been wanting to find a chance to apologize. “How about we go out for a drink and put everything behind us?" Stellar found her sudden change of attitude nauseating. "If you think we can just make peace, you must still be dreaming," she replied, voice laced with sarcasm. Surprisingly, T
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Tori came with Zayden tonight.A calculating gleam flashed in her eyes as she scanned the crowd, searching for him.It took a while, but she finally spotted his familiar, laid-back figure."Zayden…"Instantly, she plastered on a pitiful expression, rushing forward to cling to his arm. Her voice was soft, laced with grievance. "You're finally here. Someone bullied me! You have to stand up for me."Zayden’s lips curved into a faint, almost mocking smirk as he glanced down at her."Someone actually managed to bully you?""You think I'm untouchable?" she pouted. "If it weren’t for you looking out for me, I wouldn’t last a day in this industry. And now, even some nobody thinks she can walk all over me. You have to put her in her place for me."She whined as she reached out, dramatically pointing in Stellar’s direction.Zayden followed her gesture, his gaze landing on a tall, poised figure walking away.His eyes widened.Without a word, he shoved Tori off and strode forward, moving with su
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At that moment, Guy’s face turned an alarming shade of red—humiliation and rage twisting his expression. But this time, even those who had sided with him stayed silent. After all, they had almost been dragged down with him. At the same time, their perception of Stellar shifted. For the first time, they truly acknowledged her capabilities. Just then, Joy entered the room. "I saw everything that just happened," she said, her voice calm and authoritative. "This was indeed Mr. Wellson’s mistake, and I will be reporting it for further action. Moving forward, I will personally assign the project tasks." Her handling of the situation was fair, leaving no room for argument. Everyone accepted it without question. Even Stellar had no objections. The only one left shaken was Guy. His face had gone pale, his emotions a mix of shock and disappointment. He had only done this to get back at Stellar for Joy’s sake, yet not only had it backfired, but he was now facing consequence
