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"I didn’t…" Susan flatly denied any involvement. "I-I just wanted a chance for my work to be exhibited too. I never meant for anyone to hurt her, he acted on his own!" Everyone exchanged doubtful looks. But when their eyes landed on the painting on the wall, someone couldn't help but comment, "This piece is really well done. The colors are a little muted, but it actually brings out the story behind it more." "Honestly, I didn’t even know it was done by Sole Light at first. I was just drawn to it. I think it’s just as good as Sole Light’s original piece." "So, Susan Raines is actually quite talented too..." People naturally held a bit more admiration and leniency toward those with talent. Hearing this, Susan immediately seized the opportunity. Her eyes welled up with tears as she looked pitiful and remorseful. "I’m sorry, I truly am. I shouldn’t have resorted to this just to achieve my goal. But our professor has always been so biased, he only ever had eyes for you. "I
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It didn’t take long for Stellar to remember that she’d painted it during the lowest point of her life, when she first discovered the truth about her past. Lost and overwhelmed, it became a raw expression of the turmoil she was drowning in. It was no wonder the memory was so vivid.Afterward, she asked Zayden to look for it in the studio and eventually put the original on display.If Susan hadn’t pulled this stunt—risking Stellar’s reputation just to elevate her own—maybe Stellar wouldn’t have exposed the truth. But now that it had come to this, she had no reason to hold back."No wonder I thought the painting was so striking. Turns out it is really the work of Sole Light." "God, Susan Raines is disgusting! Faking remorse just to climb higher? She has zero talent and still had the nerve to copy someone else’s work for fame and profit." "I actually felt bad for her earlier. I thought she was just a victim stuck in someone else’s shadow." "She played us all for fools. Someone lik
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This time, Stellar turned him down. "Not tonight. I need to get home early and spend some time with my grandparents.""They’re in town too?" Zayden’s eyes lit up. He quickly offered, "Why don’t I come with you? I’d love to stop by and say hello."Before Stellar could respond, Stephen cut in coolly, "They don’t like being disturbed by strangers.""Who says I’m a stranger?" Zayden shot back, voice sharp. "Senior and I are close—practically family. Unlike a certain someone who really ought to take a hint and stop sticking around her.""Alright, that’s enough." Stellar rubbed her temples, clearly exasperated. "Zay, maybe next time. I’ll let them know ahead of time. I’m heading home for now."With that, she turned and walked off, not waiting for a reply.Stephen caught up to her in a few strides. "I’ll walk you back."Since they lived right across the street from each other, Stellar saw no reason to refuse.Zayden stood rooted to the spot, glaring after them. The fury in his eyes
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But when Keith scrolled past the post, jealousy hit him hard. He knew Stephen was flaunting it on purpose, but there was nothing he could do in return. All he could do was stare at the photo, stewing in silent bitterness. …The next day, Claude was scheduled to attend a bidding event. The event was scheduled for the afternoon, and since Stellar was home, he invited her to come along, saying it would be a good learning experience—something that might come in handy down the line.Stellar had nothing else planned, so she went with him. The venue was spacious and brightly lit, with rows of tables and chairs arranged neatly. Many of the bidders were already present.They were seasoned business elites, each with an impressive background. Stellar glanced around casually, about to shift her gaze elsewhere when a familiar figure walked in from the opposite side of the room. It was Percy.Today, he looked nothing like the washed-up man she remembered. He wore a crisp tailored su
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As they left the venue, Claude suggested stopping by the mall. "Your grandmother’s been obsessed with shopping lately. Just yesterday she mentioned wanting to pick something up... “We’ll swing by, and you can ask what she needs. We’ll bring it back for her.""Alright," Stellar replied, pulling out her phone to make the call.Whatever her grandmother said on the other end had Stellar sighing in defeat as she answered with a few quick nods, "Okay, okay, I get it. I promise."She hung up and turned to Claude with a smile before he could even ask. "Grandma says the fun of shopping is going in person. Picking things out herself is the whole point."Claude let out a laugh. "She’s turning into more of a kid with every passing year. Alright, I’ll head back and bring her over."In the end, it was Stellar who accompanied her grandmother to the mall.They went from store to store, and perhaps because she had her granddaughter with her, Martha was in unusually high spirits. She picked up al
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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
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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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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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At that, Eddie clenched his jaw, then spat out a vicious threat. “Then I’ll go public with everything you did back then.”Back when they were close, he’d known all the humiliating details—how desperately Stellar had chased after Percy, how much she gave without ever asking for anything in return, and all the painful history with the Harlow family. Now, he was trying to use it all as a weapon against her.He thought that would be enough to shake her. That she'd panic, beg him not to bring it up. After all, those were old wounds—raw and bloody things she once tried so hard to bury. If they were dragged into the light now, it would be like tearing open skin that had only just begun to scar.But on the other end of the line, her voice was startlingly calm.“Go ahead. Say whatever you want.”Whatever she’d been through, it was still part of her story—a path she had walked herself.Now, she could face it without shame. She’d come to terms with her past, and she valued the life she had no
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Thanks to Larry’s heads-up, Stellar found the burner account and, sure enough, the screen was filled with venomous posts. The comment section was swarming with replies piling on, criticizing her from every possible angle.It was hard to tell whether they were paid trolls or just people riding the wave of attention.The more she scrolled, the colder her expression became.She could guess why this was happening.It was because she hadn’t responded yesterday.They probably assumed she was backing down. So now, they were doubling down, even bolder than before.From the tone and habits in the posts, she was almost certain it was Eddie behind it.“I’ll take care of it, Larry. Don’t worry,” she assured her editor.After hanging up, Stellar immediately called Julian.“Uncle Julian, do you know any media firms in the industry that handle troll management? I need your help with something.”After hearing her explanation, Julian agreed right away and quickly made the arrangements.Half an hour la
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“This time, they’re finally going to get what they deserve.”As Stellar said it, something seemed to click. Her eyes widened slightly as she turned to Stephen.“You… how did you even know about the comments on my novel page? Don’t tell me…”In that instant, a thought flashed through her mind like lightning.“You’re Wind Charm, aren’t you?”Stephen raised an eyebrow, the corner of his lips lifting into a slow, knowing smile.“You're only asking about this now?”That alone was as good as a confession.Stellar stared at him, stunned and at a loss. “You actually created a whole account just for me? No wonder you only followed my work. “You don’t even read novels, do you? You really didn’t have to go that far.”Thinking about his thoughtfulness and his quiet care, Stellar realized he’d done so much that it left her overwhelmed.“Your writing is incredible. Why wouldn’t I read your work? Besides…”Stephen eased off the gas, casting a soft glance her way. “Weren’t you the one who said a re
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"That's right!" The receptionist’s eyes lit up with admiration at the mention of her boss. "He’s incredible. About six months ago, he took on a high-profile case and made a name for himself overnight. “Since then, more and more clients have been coming to him. Not long after, he partnered with another top attorney and started this firm. “He has definitely become a major player in the field."Stellar was caught off guard—but deep down, not all that surprised.When someone had real talent, they’d shine no matter where they were.They were soon led into the conference room. When they knocked and entered, Xavier was already there, dressed sharply and wearing a warm smile as he greeted them.But the moment he saw Stephen beside her, the smile on his face subtly faltered."This is my friend Stephen Ward. He came along to go over the case with me," Stellar introduced.“I know. Mr. Ward. It’s a pleasure. I’ve heard a lot about you,” Xavier said politely, extending his hand.Stephen shook it
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As for where Eddie got the money to fund that operation, there was no doubt that it came from Tori.Stellar let out a cold laugh. “She really doesn’t know when to quit, does she?”After what happened at the signing event that morning, she had let Tori off the hook, thinking she'd learn her lesson and finally keep a low profile. But not even half a day had passed, and she was already back at it."People like her, shameless and reckless, don’t deserve any mercy. She needs to be held accountable," Stephen said, his voice resolute.Stellar nodded seriously. “Yeah. I won’t go easy this time. I’m calling the police.”“Just reporting it might not be enough. We’ll need a lawyer to press charges and make sure it sticks,” Stephen added, always thinking a step ahead when it came to anything involving her. He never wanted her to get hurt—not even a little.Stellar had the same thought. When it came to lawyers, one name immediately came to mind.That person was Xavier—the one who used to work clo
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If people were only criticizing her poor writing, Stellar wouldn’t have taken it to heart. After all, a thousand readers have a thousand interpretations of Hamlet. She couldn’t expect everyone to like her work.But the comments below were crossing the line."Isn’t this author the one all over the internet lately—Stellar Rivers? They say she’s an aerospace researcher, a painter, and a writer. “What now? Does she think she’s some kind of god who can split into multiple versions of herself and never get tired?""I’m guessing the author has already been swapped out. No wonder the quality’s gone downhill. Feels like she’s just playing the readers for fools.""I heard Stellar Rivers comes from some outrageous background—fake heiress in a rich family, raised in someone else’s place while the real daughter got dumped. “If that’s true, it says a lot about what kind of people her parents were. No way someone like her turned out any better.""I actually feel sorry for her adoptive family. The
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Stellar couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of her. “You know, that’s not how you looked when you were out charming guys. Back then, you were fearless. But when you were in front of your idol, you acted like some lovestruck teenager.”If she didn’t know for a fact Suzy had only dated guys all these years, she might’ve thought her best friend had a thing for women.Suzy gave a helpless smile. “Actually, when I was little, I was really withdrawn. I didn’t talk much, hated going out. “My parents were so worried they thought I might be on the spectrum and even took me to the hospital. “Turned out there was nothing wrong with me, but they still didn’t know how to help.“So I stayed home all the time, just watching TV and DVDs. One day, I saw a film where an actress played several completely different roles in one movie...”That was the moment her world lit up. She wanted that kind of life too—vivid and ever-changing, like the characters on screen who seemed to live a hundred different
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Everyone turned to stare at Tori, whose face had gone completely pale.This time, Stellar didn’t even need to speak. Suzy stepped up, unleashing her full acting skills. Her eyes reddened, her expression full of hurt."Miss Palmer, what did I ever do to you? Ever since you debuted, you’ve been competing with me for roles. "You even had your brother pretend to be the author behind my best friend’s work—when 'Star Luna' was Stellar’s pen name all along!"Her voice trembled as a tear slipped down her cheek.In that moment, she looked like a fragile girl completely blindsided—so vulnerable it tugged at everyone’s heartstrings."Oh my god, Miss Walsh is really the victim here! I heard her former agent even betrayed her and went to work for Tori!""She’s known to be kind and well-liked in the industry. How could anyone treat her like this?""I knew that guy Eddie was a fraud! Some people online actually believed him. It’s obvious now! ‘Star Luna’ is clearly Miss Rivers—only a woman could wr
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With Stellar’s skills, she was more than capable of defending herself.But since she was only there to accompany Suzy to meet her idol, she didn’t want to stir up any trouble for her.Just as the situation began spiraling out of control, Julianne, who was in the middle of signing autographs for fans, noticed the commotion and stepped through the crowd."What’s going on here?" The fans lit up with excitement at the sight of her. "Juli, someone tried to cut the line!""It was those two women…"Someone quickly pointed in the direction of Stellar and Suzy.Suzy swallowed hard, her nerves taking over. At that moment, her voice felt stuck in her throat. She didn’t have her usual fire, and no words of defense came to mind.Thankfully, Stellar stayed calm. "This is just a misunderstanding..."But before she could properly explain, Julianne’s face lit up with excitement. "Wait, aren’t you the renowned artist ‘Sole Light’? And also a legend in the aerospace field?"She had recognized Stellar,
