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Stephen knew he was in the wrong and couldn’t argue back. He even braced himself for some harsh words or a difficult time.But it was Stellar who couldn’t bear the tension any longer and stepped in to change the subject. “Uncle Claude, what brings you here at just the right time? It must’ve been exhausting coming all this way. Do you want to go upstairs and rest for a bit?”The moment he heard his niece’s concern, Claude’s expression softened. “I’m fine. I was planning to come over anyway to discuss a patent on artificial intelligence…”“Are you talking about the patent for the Stellar AI robot?” Stephen cut in.Claude paused in surprise. “You know about it?”“Yes. The software is actually developed under our company, Brighton Group.”Stephen regained his calm, collected look. “If you’re interested, Mr. Rivers, we could sit down and talk in detail.”“Sounds good. So, you’re the president of Brighton? You really know how to keep a low profile!”Claude was clearly intrigued now. He sa
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"This is incredible—every bit as good as what you'd get from a master tea brewer. My Stellar really can do it all," Claude said with genuine admiration.Stephen snapped out of his daze at the compliment and offered warmly, "Mr. Rivers, since you enjoy tea so much, how about I take you to visit my Goldenleaf Tea Estate sometime?"Claude looked surprised. "You mean the Goldenleaf Tea Estate that was auctioned off at a sky-high price not long ago?"The estate had gained a strong reputation across the country. If its previous owner hadn’t fallen seriously ill, it never would’ve gone up for sale. Claude had tried to acquire it himself but missed it by a hair—he hadn’t expected it was Stephen who bought it."Yes," Stephen confirmed without hesitation. "If you’re interested, I can let it go to you at the original price."Claude's eyes widened in astonishment. He was clearly overjoyed but still hesitated. "I—well—that’s far too generous!""A tea estate should be managed by someone who truly
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Claude was having such a great time chatting with Stephen that, after a few drinks, his mood turned even more exuberant. He was so hyped, he nearly called Stephen his long-lost brother.Thankfully, Stephen kept his head clear and managed to deflect the sentiment with some diplomatic phrasing.Even as he sipped his drink, he kept an eye on Stellar. Her flushed cheeks and slightly dazed gaze didn’t escape his notice—she was definitely tipsy.He stepped over and gently took the glass from her hand. “Stellar, that’s enough. You’ll regret it in the morning if you get a hangover.”She lifted her blurry eyes to him, her words slightly slurred. “Don’t boss me around.”It came out so adorably, Stephen couldn’t help but smile. The corners of his mouth twitched up as he reached out, wanting to touch her face.But Claude suddenly threw an arm around his shoulders with a boisterous laugh. “You’re fussing over my niece like this—what, you trying to be her uncle or something?”Stephen was momenta
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Though Stellar was reluctant to let go, the pull of sleep quickly took over. Her fingers loosened, and her eyes slowly fluttered shut.Only then did Stephen manage to slip out of the room. He loosened the collar of his tie and exhaled a long breath before heading downstairs with long, steady strides.Downstairs, Claude happened to stir awake in a daze. Catching a glimpse of Stephen’s retreating figure, his groggy brain struggled to catch up. “Hey, where’ve you been, buddy?”Stephen froze for half a second, then casually replied, “Just went to the bathroom. Mr. Rivers, would you like me to help you upstairs to rest?”“Nah, I’m not done drinking yet…” Claude slurred, waving him off, but within moments, he was snoring again.Stephen could only shake his head with a helpless smile. He stepped forward, grabbed a blanket, and gently draped it over him before quietly letting himself out.Stellar woke up the next morning with a throbbing head and groaned as she sat up, rubbing her temples.
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Joy’s attempt to stir the pot had clearly failed, and it nearly drove her up the wall.He was a respected figure on the international stage, for god’s sake—how could he be so spineless?Stellar, on the other hand, was both amused and exasperated.Still, she couldn’t help but find his easygoing personality rather endearing.The morning flew by.Just as Stellar stepped into the cafeteria, a tall figure walked straight toward her.“Stellar.” Stephen stopped in front of her, holding a food container in his hand. “I heard you skipped breakfast. I made something for you. There’s even a warm soup for your stomach. Want to try it?”The moment she saw him, memories of the night before came rushing back. Her cheeks flushed, and she couldn’t quite meet his eyes.“You didn’t have to go through all that trouble, really,” she mumbled.But Stephen, surprisingly, wasn’t giving her an out. “If you don’t like it, you can toss it. But once I offer something, I don’t take it back.”Her heart skipped aga
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“I thought you wouldn’t come… because of Stephen,” Keith said, his voice still carrying a trace of wounded pride.“He’s him, and you’re you. No one makes decisions for me,” Stellar replied calmly. “Besides, we’re friends, aren’t we?”That single word “friends” shouldn’t have meant so much, but somehow it did. His heart warmed. “How’s your mom, by the way?” she added, remembering suddenly.Keith's expression softened. “She’s doing better now—just a stomach bug, nothing serious.”She cared about his family. Did that mean she cared about him, even just a little?The thought made his smile widen unconsciously.In the distance, hidden behind a patch of bushes, a paparazzo crouched with his lens trained on them. The golden-orange sunset cast the pair in silhouette, their figures outlined in a warm glow. The resulting photo looked strikingly intimate.“Damn,” the photographer muttered. “Who knew these two looked this good together?”After chatting a little longer, Stellar and Keith said t
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It was a classical oil painting.Deep blue waves surged across the canvas like restless beasts, their white crests crashing with untamed force. Beneath the surface, shadows hinted at something colossal stirring in the depths, ready to break free.The composition was masterful, bursting with tension—a clear reflection of the artist’s turbulent inner world.Stellar stood there, momentarily lost in the piece.She didn’t notice when Susan quietly walked up beside her. Catching the look on Stellar’s face, Susan’s eyes flashed with a glint of calculation."Miss Rivers, your tea," Susan said sweetly, her voice breaking through Stellar’s trance.Stellar blinked and turned to her. "Oh, thanks, but I’m fine.""You should have a sip. Otherwise, the professor might think I’ve been a poor host," Susan replied politely, lifting the cup and offering it with a smile.Not wanting to appear rude, Stellar reached out to accept it. Just as her fingers touched the porcelain, Susan ‘accidentally’ nudged
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Back then, after being cast out of her home and later trafficked, everything had hit her all at once. The pain, fear, and shame drained her completely. She’d lost the strength to reach out again, and even if she had wanted to, she didn’t feel she had the right to face her mentor.“That wasn’t your fault.”Zayden’s voice came from the side, full of quiet regret. “If anyone’s to blame, it’s me. I should’ve found you sooner. I should’ve been there for you. You shouldn’t have had to face everything alone.”“I don’t blame anyone,” Howard said with a gentle smile, warmth softening his gaze. “As long as you’re both safe and well, that’s all I care about.”A few steps away, Susan stood off to the side like an outsider.Watching the warmth between the three of them, she bit her lip hard, unable to hide the jealousy in her eyes. Still, she forced herself forward and sat down, inserting herself into the conversation with a forced smile.“I had no idea you were so young, Senior. No wonder I d
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Over the years, you changed your identity and deliberately cut ties with them to avoid being found out, living a glamorous life on your own. “If the truth gets out and everyone finds out about your background and what kind of person you really are, do you think you'll still have a place in this circle? “When that happens, my grandfather will be the first to kick you out of the family!”With those biting words, Christopher’s expression darkened, and he was left speechless.“So I suggest you know your place. Do as you’re told and stay out of things that don’t concern you. Otherwise…” Joy’s tone was sharp, thick with threat.Under pressure, Christopher finally kept quiet. Even though he was deeply unhappy with how Joy handled things, he had no choice but to turn around and leave silently.Just as he walked out, a slow round of applause came from the doorway.Joy looked up and saw a laid-back man strolling in.“Joy, you’re really getting good at this. Taming Christopher like that is like
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After a round of brief introductions, everyone quickly dove into the project work.With hardly anyone dragging their feet, progress was smooth. For Stellar, things moved along efficiently. After completing the initial stage of her research, she quickly identified a direction for the next phase and decided to use a critical piece of lab equipment for the upcoming experiment.She headed to the relevant department to file a request.“Sorry, Miss Rivers, that high-grade instrument has already been reserved. We only have one available,” the staff member informed her.It didn’t come as a complete surprise.After all, it was a top-tier device, rare even on the international level. It was the world-class equipment and elite talent that drew her to this institute in the first place.“No worries,” she replied. “I’ll go check in with the lab and see if I can borrow it for a bit.”With that, she made her way to the lab and knocked on the door.“Well, well, look who it is. Isn’t this the one and
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"If you dare bother us again, I’ll take you to court, and have you thrown in jail."Her words made the man freeze. He looked ready to fall to his knees. "Yes, yes—thank you, Miss Rivers! Thank you! We promise, we won’t cause any more trouble."In the end, the IOU was signed, and Cheryl, reluctantly parting with her precious savings, handed over twenty thousand dollars. Her son matched it with another twenty thousand, and only then did the family leave, utterly humiliated.Once the door shut behind them, Martha turned to her granddaughter with a heartbroken look."Stellar, I’m so sorry. This was all my fault. I never should’ve invited them over. You spent months working on that data, and now it’s gone... You let them off lightly, didn’t you? For my sake?"But Stellar just grinned, mischief twinkling in her eyes. "Grandma, you’re giving me too much credit. That file? It’s all in my head."As she spoke, she sat down, opened her laptop, and her fingers flew over the keyboard. Less than f
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As soon as Stellar finished speaking, Cheryl’s legs gave out beneath her, and with a loud thud, she dropped to her knees.Only then did the weight of the situation truly hit her.She scrambled forward on hands and knees until she reached Stellar, clutching desperately at her sleeve, tears streaming down her face. "Miss Rivers, I was wrong. I swear I know I was wrong! My grandson didn’t mean to do it, he really didn’t. Please, have mercy. Don’t hold this against us!"I’m old, and there’s no way we can afford four million! I’m begging you, for the sake of my friendship with your grandmother, please let us off just this once!"Stellar’s eyes were icy, unmoved.She was about to turn to her grandmother for guidance when Martha stormed over and slapped Cheryl’s hands away."Don’t you dare touch my granddaughter with your filthy hands! How laughable. You finally realize how serious the matter is when you need to pay the four million dollars? “My granddaughter worked for months on that data,
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The little brat joined right in with his grandmother, hurling insults. "You filthy woman! Seductress! You’re a liar! Dream on!"Stellar didn’t waste another word. She pulled out her phone and spoke calmly into it. "Hello, is this the police? I’d like to report a case of intentional property damage. Please send officers over immediately."With that, she hung up.Cheryl’s eyes bulged, her face flushing red with rage. "You’ve lost your mind! Calling the cops over something like this? You’re insane. We’re leaving!"She grabbed her grandson’s hand and turned to storm off only to be blocked at the door by several bodyguards."No one’s going anywhere," Stellar said coldly. "Not until the police arrive, assess the damage, and calculate the compensation. Then you can leave."A shiver ran down Cheryl’s spine.The chubby boy burst into loud sobs. "Grandma! I’m scared!"Cheryl, flustered but trying to keep her composure, cooed, "Don’t be scared, baby. They’re keeping us here against our will. Jus
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"Who let him into my room?!"Stellar's voice was cold and sharp, carrying a force that made the air around her feel heavy. Even Cheryl flinched instinctively."What happened?" Martha quickly stepped in, alarmed.Only then did Cheryl snap back to herself and immediately launched into complaint. "Martha, you really need to teach your granddaughter some manners. Arguing with a child? Honestly, she’s completely out of line—no patience, no grace whatsoever..."Before she could finish, Stellar cut in, her voice like ice. "Grandma, her grandson went into my room, tore up my bed and desk, broke several pieces of my makeup, and worst of all, he corrupted an important document on my laptop.""What?" Martha’s face darkened at once. "Cheryl, how could you let this happen?"Realizing her grandson was indeed at fault, Cheryl forced a shameless smile. "Oh, come on, it’s just some makeup. He’s just a kid. He didn’t mean it. It’s not like he knew what he was doing. Can't you just let it go, for old t
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So, she teased him on purpose. "Then maybe you should consider joining us at Starlight.""Are you trying to poach me?""Yep. Will you let me?"Stephen seemed to think it over for a moment, then shook his head. "Better not."Stellar knew switching bases wasn't something anyone would do on a whim—she’d only been joking. Still, hearing his firm refusal made her feel a tiny twinge of disappointment."Aren’t you going to ask why?""Hmm?" She looked up, puzzled. "Why?""Because…" Stephen looked down at her, eyes warm with amusement. "As far as I know, Starlight doesn’t allow workplace relationships. And that’s something I just can’t give up."Stellar’s heart gave a hard thump. In that moment, she finally understood what it meant to feel butterflies.This man had a way of tugging at her heartstrings with just a simple line."Ahem..." She couldn’t help the smile tugging at her lips and quickly turned her head. "Well then, I guess it really is out of the question."They let the subject pass
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Earlier, Martha had let Cheryl's endless bragging slide without a word.But this time, her expression turned cold in an instant."My granddaughter doesn’t need to do chores. She’s the pride of our family—born to be loved and cherished. Whatever she wants, we can give her. No one has the right to order her around."Cheryl was taken aback, stunned into silence for a moment before snapping back, "What man would want a wife who can’t even handle basic housework? I’m saying this for her own good! Aren’t you worried she won’t be able to get married?""Then she won’t," Martha replied without hesitation."If she stays with us for the rest of her life, so be it. We’re more than capable of taking care of her."Cheryl fumed, feeling like her good intentions had been thrown back in her face."Grandma, I want a drink! And snacks!"The chubby boy came running back, flushed and sweaty after tearing through the house.Cheryl dropped the argument instantly, her focus back on her grandson."Alright, alri
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Martha and Stellar shared a helpless glance before finally giving in with a quiet nod.They drove Cheryl over to the preschool together.All the way there, Cheryl kept bragging nonstop. "This preschool? It’s the top bilingual academy in the area. All the language teachers are brought in from overseas! Tuition alone runs around four or six grand a year. “My son really values his kid’s education, so he’s giving him the absolute best. It’s like pouring money down the drain, but thankfully, he makes enough to support the family. “He even bought a house here and paid four hundred thousand dollars without blinking."The more she talked, the prouder she sounded, completely unaware that the car she was riding in was worth far more than that.Stellar’s ears were practically going numb from the constant boasting. But out of respect for her elder, she held her tongue and didn’t interrupt.When Cheryl finally ran out of things to say and noticed the lack of praise from her audience, she turn
