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After finishing their meal, Stellar led Suzy to their destination. It wasn’t a high-end shopping mall or a luxury boutique but a small, tucked-away shop in a quiet alley. The storefront had a classical charm, and the moment they stepped inside, they were greeted by a minimalist yet elegant interior. It was a hair accessory boutique. Ornate hairpins and combs were displayed on wooden shelves, each piece carefully arranged. But what truly stood out was the jaw-dropping price tags. Stellar pulled Suzy straight to the back of the store, stopping in front of an emerald-green hairpin. "Take a look at this one." Having spent years in the entertainment industry, Suzy had developed an eye for luxury. At first glance, the design seemed understated, yet the craftsmanship was anything but simple—bold yet timeless, its intricate details drawing her in. Her gaze swept over it, then dropped to the small nameplate below. The moment she saw the designer’s name, she nearly jumped in
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Margaret put on a patient, almost motherly expression as she spoke, as if offering heartfelt advice. But after the first couple of words, any pretense of kindness disappeared, leaving only arrogance beneath the surface. The condescending smile and patronizing tone were all too obvious. However, Stellar simply smiled. She reached out and grabbed Suzy’s wrist, stopping her before she could explode. With a quick glance, she signaled her to hold back. As a public figure, Suzy couldn’t afford a scene. If word got out that she was caught arguing in a boutique, the damage to her reputation would bring her more trouble than it was worth. A second later, Stellar’s voice turned cold. "That won’t be necessary." Without sparing Margaret another glance, she turned to the store attendant and said politely, "Please take this hairpin down for us." But the attendant didn’t move. By now, she had pieced together the situation. From the looks of it, these two weren’t wealthy custom
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The store attendant’s face went pale with shock. “C-Co-Founder?”She knew the boutique had two owners.One was the main investor.The other, the one who had built the brand’s reputation, was the designer behind it all, Rian.And Rian… was Stellar?But that wasn’t possible. Wasn’t she just some broke ex-girlfriend?The realization hit hard, leaving the attendant frozen in disbelief.The manager, finally noticing the strange atmosphere, took one look at Stellar’s expression, then at the stunned store attendant. After overhearing a few snippets of their argument, he immediately understood what had happened.His face darkened."You’re fired!"The words dropped like a hammer.The attendant’s face went deathly pale, and the entire store fell into dead silence.Margaret, standing nearby, was completely stunned.The woman she had just ridiculed, assuming she was nothing without Percy, was actually the co-owner of this boutique?And not just any co-owner, she was Rian.The very designer whose
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The sales associate nodded and retrieved a bamboo-inspired hairpin. The design was sleek and sophisticated, with two finely carved bamboo leaves at the tip, giving it a realistic, almost lifelike appearance. Its vintage charm made it the perfect piece for an older woman.Stephen examined it closely. "This one. Wrap it up." There was something unique about her designs—an undeniable artistry. His grandmother would probably like it. …Meanwhile, after leaving the boutique, Stellar and Suzy strolled through the shopping district, planning to pick up a few more things. Just then, Suzy’s phone rang. "Hello—?" She listened for a moment, her expression shifting. After hanging up, she let out a sigh, looking disappointed. "My agent just called. I need to rush back for a last-minute shoot. I’m sorry, Stellar. I really wanted to have dinner with you tonight." Regret was written all over her face. "It’s fine. Work comes first.”She knew how hectic Suzy’s schedule was—filmin
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"I've already called the police. There are surveillance cameras here. This was an attempted assault. She won’t get away with it."The familiar voice caught Stellar off guard.She looked up, finally seeing the person who had saved her.Stephen?He was the one who pulled her out of danger?Her lips pressed together slightly, an unfamiliar feeling settling in her chest.He always seemed indifferent toward her, never particularly impressed with her in class.Yet just now, without hesitation, he risked himself to save her.Maybe… Stephen wasn’t as cold as he seemed.Meanwhile, Camille went pale at the mention of the police.Terror finally dawned on her."No! Don’t call the cops!"Camille scrambled forward, half-kneeling on the pavement, grabbing onto the hem of Stellar’s clothes.Tears welled in her eyes."I swear, I wasn’t trying to kill you! I just… just wanted to hurt you a little! If the police get involved, I’m done for! I’ll lose everything!"Desperation dripped from her voice as she
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Stellar froze for a moment, her gaze falling on the broken hairpin lying on the ground.She recognized it immediately.Stephen hesitated as well, reaching down to pick it up but she was faster."This is mine."She examined the fractured piece, noting the clean break."It’s broken."It must have happened during the fall when he shielded her.Blinking in surprise, she processed the thought—Stephen had bought one of her designs?Was it just a coincidence? Or was he at the boutique earlier too?Either way, the hairpin was damaged, and she felt responsible.After a brief pause, she spoke with quiet seriousness."It looks like the fall cracked it. If you don’t mind, I can repair it for you. Or, if you'd prefer, I can replace it with a new one."She would consider it her way of making up for today.Her clear, earnest gaze held no ulterior motives, only genuine sincerity.Stephen was momentarily at a loss for words.But he knew she had the skills to fix it.After a brief pause, he nodded.A sm
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The compliment felt even more genuine this time.Stellar, feeling a little embarrassed by the praise, quickly stood up and looped her arm through Mary’s."Alright, Mary, let’s go eat."The two of them walked downstairs, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere warm and lighthearted.The next day.Stellar headed to the university library to study.She needed to fully immerse herself in the research materials Victor gave her. Tomorrow, she would officially join the project team at the institute.But as she stepped into the library, she unexpectedly spotted a familiar figure by the window.Even in a room full of people, Stephen was impossible to miss.Sitting with perfect posture, he had an undeniable presence—calm, distant, and completely unapproachable.An aura that warned others to stay away.But Stellar, unaffected, walked straight toward him.Sensing movement, Stephen instinctively looked up, his gaze meeting hers.A second later, a small, elegantly wrapped box landed on the table in f
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Claude seemed to anticipate her hesitation. His warm, reassuring voice came through the phone again."Stellar, you’re living on your own now, and taking taxis all the time isn’t safe. I’d never feel at ease knowing that. Having your own car will make things much more convenient.“Besides, you’re the little princess of the Rivers family—you deserve to be spoiled. You don’t need to feel burdened by it."A wave of warmth flooded Stellar’s chest, a mix of happiness and bittersweet emotion swelling inside her."Thank you, Uncle Claude. I really love the gift."In the end, she didn’t refuse his kindness.Still, it would take some time for the car to be delivered, so the next morning, she set out on foot as usual.She had barely stepped outside the gates when she unexpectedly crossed paths with a familiar figure.Stephen.He had just exited the villa across the street.His car was already waiting by the entrance, and his assistant stood beside it, holding the door open for him.So… he lived
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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,
