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Meanwhile, at the hospital. Stellar snapped back to reality, a thought suddenly crossing her mind. "Wait, what about my uncles?" "I haven’t had the chance to notify them yet." Seeing how much pain she was in, Stephen had been too shaken to think about anything else. Stellar let out a small breath of relief. "Then don’t tell them. Otherwise, they’ll worry, and they might even alarm my grandparents." The elderly couple was already up in age, and her grandfather’s health wasn’t great. If they rushed over in concern, she would feel guilty. Stephen understood her concerns. "Alright. Just send them a message saying you’re out of town with friends for a few days." He had even thought of a cover story for her. Warmth spread through Stellar’s chest. "Thank you." But Stephen only tightened his grip on her hand, his voice low and hoarse. "I’m sorry." "For what?" "I shouldn’t have argued with you. If I had been with you last night, maybe none of this would’ve happened." His
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"I moved out of my family home years ago and have been living independently ever since. Of course, I have experience."Stephen’s response was confident.Zayden was momentarily speechless, his expression darkening as a cold glint flashed through his eyes.At the critical moment, Stellar intervened. "Alright, enough. Stop arguing. I’ve already requested a caregiver to take care of me. Right now, I need rest. If you two want to keep bickering, please take it outside. Thank you."Stephen and Zayden were speechless.With nothing more to say, the two men had no choice but to leave reluctantly.Once they walked a distance from the hospital room, Zayden dropped the act. His gaze turned cold and menacing as he looked at the man across from him."Stephen, there’s something you should know—I grew up with Stellar. We have a bond that outsiders can’t come between."Stephen’s expression remained indifferent.Zayden spoke each word with warning. "If you know what’s best for you, stay away from her.
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In the past, Dawn borrowed several hundred thousand from him multiple times. Back then, the money meant nothing to him—it was like pocket change—so he never bothered to keep track of it, nor did he ever expect her to pay it back. But times had changed. Now, his very survival depended on that money. On the other end of the line, Dawn’s face turned red with anger the moment she heard his request. Just a day ago, Percy’s villa was seized, and she got thrown out.At the time, she hadn’t fully grasped what was happening, but she wasn’t too concerned. After all, the Moore family had deep roots and a powerful status. She refused to believe they could truly go bankrupt. But now, hearing Percy, who had always valued his pride above all else, actually asking her for money, she finally realized how dire the situation was. Of course, she had to put on a front. After a brief pause, she spoke in a meek voice. "I’m sorry, Percy, but that money is gone." "What?!" His voice turned
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At that critical moment, several figures suddenly rushed over from a distance. One of them shoved Percy aside before landing a heavy punch straight to his face.The force knocked him off balance, sending him tumbling to the ground."You scumbag! You used your wealth and power to get my sister pregnant, then tried to shut her up with money. “And now that she won’t bow to you, you have the audacity to ask for your money back? You’re absolutely shameless!"Look, everyone! This heartless bastard ruined my innocent daughter’s life! She was a good, decent girl, and now she’s been completely destroyed!"Dawn’s mother, Dolly Jones, had arrived, dragging her son along, and behind them was a swarm of media reporters, cameras flashing relentlessly."Click! Click!"The lenses zoomed in on Percy, capturing every angle."I can’t believe the great Percy Moore turned out to be this kind of man! No wonder his family went bankrupt!""Serves him right!""Mr. Moore, do you have anything to say for yours
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Percy stared blankly at the stack of cash in his hands. A mere hundred dollars.When the realization sank in, he shot up from the ground, his face twisted in rage as he yelled at Stellar’s retreating figure."Stellar! No matter how much you hate me, how much you despise me, you didn’t have to humiliate me with a hundred dollars!"He had thought his pride had already been trampled into the dirt.Only now did he realize that there was an even greater humiliation.Stellar had just reached her car door when she heard his outburst. She turned back slightly, her expression calm."Have you forgotten? When I was at my lowest, you tossed me a hundred dollars and told me it was hard-earned money—that I should be grateful and not take my so-called good life for granted."In reality, at that time, she had just completed a major project for Percy’s company, securing a ten-million-dollar deal.Before the project was finished, Percy had praised her endlessly, calling her the company’s greatest asset
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After hanging up, Stellar felt a renewed sense of clarity.The next day, she arrived smoothly at Starlight Aerospace.Inside the designated interview room, she found herself face-to-face with a man dressed in a work uniform. His posture was upright, his steps steady.He was clearly a man of discipline."I’m Rendell Bishop, one of the directors here," he introduced himself, his voice brisk and no-nonsense. "I’ve reviewed your background and experience. No need for small talk—let’s get straight to it. You have one hour to complete the test. If your answers are satisfactory, you pass."Rendell was clearly a man of action. Without another word, he handed her the test papers and started the timer.Stellar appreciated the straightforward approach. Wasting no time, she sat down and got to work.Minutes ticked by, the room filled with nothing but the sound of her pen scratching against the paper.Meanwhile, in the monitoring room, a sudden commotion broke out among the staff."This is bad!
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Stellar waited for about half an hour before the door opened again. This time, Rendell entered with a group of students and announced the good news to her. "Congratulations, Miss Rivers, you’ve successfully passed the interview." A spark of joy lit up in Stellar’s heart. "Does that mean I can start my internship at Starlight Aerospace?" "No…" Rendell shook his head. Seeing the confusion in her eyes, he smiled broadly. "You won’t need an internship. From today onward, you’re officially hired as an engineer at our base." Stellar was momentarily stunned, unable to believe it. She had worked tirelessly at the SA Aerospace Base, yet she hadn't even completed her internship there. But after just one interview here, she was directly hired? Noticing her thoughts, the others chimed in. "Miss Rivers, don’t doubt yourself. You’re incredibly smart. Solving a problem like that in just an hour proves your capabilities."Only fools would overlook talent like yours. That’s their l
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"Senior, we finally got to meet after so long. Over the years, I’ve missed so many chances to celebrate your birthday and special occasions. “I already regret it enough—please, let me make it up to you, okay?" Zayden pleaded with a pitiful expression, looking like a puppy wagging its tail, making it hard to refuse. In the end, Stellar had no choice but to accept. "Stellar, I only just found out you passed the interview, so I didn’t have time to prepare anything…" Not wanting to be outdone, Keith stepped forward. "So, I only managed to bring a bottle of wine. Let's celebrate together tonight. I hope you like it." It was… a bottle of Romanée-Conti. Stellar’s mouth twitched as she wordlessly accepted it, a bit helpless. "Stellar…" When it was Stephen’s turn, her eyelid twitched even harder, fearing he might outdo them with an even more extravagant gift. Everyone else also held their breath, watching him closely. The next second, Stephen handed her a large box. "Open
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Stephen stepped into the room, his expression as composed as ever, completely free of flattery or pretense."See, Grandma? Even he says so," Stellar chimed in playfully. "He wouldn’t lie to you, would he?""Really?" Martha asked, raising a curious brow."Absolutely," Stephen replied, holding up a professional-looking camera that he'd clearly brought with intent. "In fact, I was hoping to take a photo—something to remember this by, if you don’t mind.""I’ll join her!" Stellar grinned, slipping behind her grandmother and wrapping her arms around her neck, resting her head on her shoulder.Martha couldn’t help but smile, the joy on her face soft and genuine.Stephen captured the moment—warmth, love, and laughter frozen perfectly in frame.He wasn’t the smooth-talking type, nor was he known for charming people easily. He usually kept his distance with that cool, reserved demeanor.But somehow, in the span of just one afternoon, he’d managed to win Martha over completely. She looked at h
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“I’m here to see a friend and didn’t expect to run into you two,” Stephen said as he strode over, greeting Martha with a polite nod. Then he turned to Stellar, curiosity in his eyes. “I overheard something about wanting to try on costumes?”“That was the plan,” she replied.“Well, that’s perfect. A friend of mine owns a costume shop just around the corner. Why don’t I take you there?”Stellar’s eyes lit up as she looked at her grandmother. “Sounds like fate, Grandma. The costumes are right there. Why don’t you come with me? I’d love to see you dressed up too!”Martha hesitated, but a faint smile tugged at her lips. “Alright then.”Stephen quickly sent a message to his friend. “All set. Let’s go.”The three of them stepped into the shop, and it felt like walking into a vibrant world of drama and color.Gowns adorned with intricate embroidery swayed gently on their racks, chiffon sleeves fluttering like mist. Gold and silver threads wove through rich velvet and satin, forming elega
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"You’re really turning down this kind of exposure? I get it that you’re holding out for payment, right? Fine. If you do the scene properly, I’ll give you one thousand."Anthony said it like he was doing her a favor. In his mind, anyone else would’ve been falling over themselves with gratitude.But Stellar had already run out of patience."You could offer me one million, and I still wouldn’t do it."Her words landed like a slap across his face.His expression darkened instantly. In all his years in the industry, he had never encountered a woman so ungrateful.Most women groveled for roles, buttered him up with flattery, and even agreed to unspoken terms just to get into his productions.But this woman? She looked at him like he was beneath her. Who did she think she was?Rage surged through him, stripping away whatever civility he had left."You think you’re somebody? Just because you’ve got a pretty face, you think you can play hard to get? Look at you, like some cheap little tease
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The summit concluded smoothly.“Stellar, that was incredible! Even Dean Shaw was so impressed he offered you that opportunity. You absolutely can’t miss it!”“And when did you even publish that paper? None of us had a clue!”Back at the base, everyone buzzed with excitement, firing off questions one after another.Stellar pressed her lips together, then cast a slightly sheepish glance at Stephen beside her. “Honestly, it was thanks to him. He helped me find the fastest way to get it published.”“Ohh…” The group immediately exchanged knowing looks, teasing smiles spreading across their faces.They didn’t press further—just gave her the kind of look that said that they understood.“Stellar, I’ve got something else to handle, but we’ll definitely throw you a celebration soon!”“Same here! Got a bit of work piling up. You two take your time.”One by one, her colleagues slipped away.Before she could even say anything to stop them, Stephen chuckled softly beside her. “Your coworkers
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Joy leaned in, curiosity sparking in her eyes. “Who is it?”Dean smiled and spoke slowly, “He used to be one of our senior engineers at the base—young, brilliant, and incredibly promising. His name is Stephen Ward.”Joy’s eyes widened in realization. “It’s him?”The crowd erupted with murmurs of admiration.“Ah, of course—it’s Mr. Ward. No wonder!”“I’m not even surprised. Men do tend to have the edge when it comes to technical work.”But just then, a calm voice rang out from behind them, slicing clean through the chatter.“It’s not me.”The entire room fell silent.Everyone turned to watch as Stephen walked through the crowd and stopped beside Stellar. His tone was steady as he looked toward Dean.“I’m not the author of that paper.”Dean blinked in surprise. “But… didn’t you call me before and ask to have it approved for publication? If it’s not yours, then whose is it?”“I only helped submit it,” Stephen said, his gaze landing on Stellar with clear admiration. “The true author is s
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But as the doubtful stares around the room gathered on her, Stellar slowly curved her lips into a calm smile and said offhandedly, “Miss Shaw. Do you really believe this is a flaw?”“Isn’t it?” Joy narrowed her eyes, eager to see how she’d try to spin her way out.“That issue might’ve been considered a flaw in the past,” Stellar replied casually. “But not anymore. Not with what I’ve developed.”Joy let out a sharp laugh. “Oh please, now you’re just making things up to save yourself from getting humiliated. If you’re really that capable, why don’t you show us the solution?”The crowd seemed to agree—skepticism flashed across several faces, a few even looking at Stellar with thinly veiled contempt.But the next moment, she calmly reached into her bag and pulled out a folder, opening it with practiced ease. Her voice was steady.“I’ve already broken through this technical barrier. With the data in this set, the issue resolves itself. That’s why I said it’s not a problem at all.”All tho
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“Miss Rivers, I’ve heard so much about you. It’s a pleasure to finally meet. Your proposal was recently featured in a national journal. I had the privilege of reading it. It was truly impressive…”It was clear that they were here for her reputation.Some looked at her with admiration, while others came with questions, subtly probing as if trying to see whether the stories about her brilliance were true or just hype.Thankfully, Stellar was well-prepared. She responded with ease, and the overall atmosphere remained warm and respectful until a sharp female voice suddenly cut through the hum of conversation.“Miss Rivers, I admire you as well. When you left SA and chose the more prestigious Starlight base, I was genuinely disappointed. It’s a shame we never got to be colleagues. That was my loss.”Joy stepped out from the crowd, all smiles.On the surface, it sounded like a compliment. But her words suggested Stellar had turned her back on SA in pursuit of fame, casting her decision in
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After finding out she’d be attending the summit the next day, Stellar threw herself even deeper into her research.But she remained stuck on a key point and couldn’t crack it.While her colleagues gradually clocked out for the day, she stayed behind in the lab. After sending a quick message home to let her family know she was safe, she returned to her work.She kept at it until nearly midnight with no breakthrough. Just as she was starting to feel completely lost, her phone rang.She glanced at the screen and saw the call was from Stephen.She picked up his call in surprise.His deep, velvety voice came through the line. "Are you still at the base?"Stellar guessed he must’ve heard from her grandparents, so she didn’t hide it. "Yeah, I’m burning the midnight oil on a major project.""Then I’ll just borrow a few minutes. Can you come downstairs?"Caught off guard, she quickly made her way down and pushed open the main door.There, by the curb, stood Stephen—tall and steady like a
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Now Stellar had gotten a taste of just how overbearing Stephen’s mother could be. If Grace was that tough on her own son, there was no way she’d dare face her in person.Seeing her resistance, Stephen’s expression dimmed slightly, but he didn’t push her. "Alright, I’ll take you home."He had enough patience to slowly win over the girl he liked.This time, Stellar didn’t turn him down.After getting home and taking a shower, she still felt a lingering sense of unease.Thankfully, the meeting didn’t happen. Who knows how awkward it could’ve been!Pushing those thoughts aside, she returned to the base the next day to continue working on her project.Because of her efforts, several investors had been brought in, and Stellar’s position at the base rose quickly.That morning, Rendell called her into his office to inform her of a new assignment."Stellar, there’s an important aerospace summit coming up. You’ve been working on that new project recently, right? Perfect timing. You’ll represe
