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Stellar nodded in satisfaction and gave the leading officer a slight bow. "Thank you, Captain Lee. I accept the ruling." With everything settled, she turned and left the station with Mary Warren. But the moment they stepped outside, a familiar figure was already waiting. Margaret stood there, her expression cold, unaware that Stellar had already refused the settlement. Without a word, she shoved a document toward her—a formal agreement, its crisp white pages stamped with bold black ink."Stellar, I’m warning you not to push your luck. My son gave you plenty over the years. If you’re not an ungrateful wretch, then sign this statement of forgiveness!" She was the one asking for a favor, yet she still carried herself as if she were the one in control. Mary’s eye twitched with irritation, barely restraining herself from slapping the woman outright. But before she could react, Stellar spoke first. "I’m not signing it." "What did you just say?" Margaret’s fists tightened
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"Our strength as women is naturally weaker than a man's. That’s why we don’t rely on brute force. “It’s all about technique—striking when least expected, with speed, precision, and force."She demonstrated a few key moves, walking Stellar through the motions twice."When you need to teach someone a lesson, it’s all about hitting the right spots. “These moves cause the most pain without leaving visible marks. The real soreness won’t kick in until twenty-four hours later."Stellar was a fast learner. Her sharp mind and strong intuition allowed her to absorb every detail of Mary’s demonstration with ease.Within just thirty minutes, she had already replicated the moves flawlessly."Miss Stellar, you’re incredible!" Mary exclaimed, stunned. "Not only did you pick it up instantly, but your movements are clean, precise, and completely fluid. You’re a natural!"She hadn’t expected Stellar to have such raw talent.It must be in her blood—the Rivers' blood. Strength was simply in her genes
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Back when Stellar was around, this had never happened. "Percy…" Chris hesitated for a moment before speaking, his tone casual yet deliberate. "It’s been a while since we’ve seen Stellar, hasn’t it? Is she still mad at you?" For the first time, he dared to mention Stellar when she wasn’t around. The moment Percy heard her name, his expression turned thunderous. With a sharp motion, he slammed his glass onto the table, his voice laced with fury. "I told you—don’t ever mention that woman in front of me again! And—" His bloodshot eyes swept across the room, locking onto each of his so-called friends. "From this day on, she and I are enemies. Anyone who dares speak up for her is going against me!" A heavy silence fell over the room. Chris frowned. He heard that Percy’s recent arrest had something to do with Stellar, and while he didn’t understand why she would do such a thing, openly declaring her an enemy seemed extreme. The woman had no background and real connecti
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Wanting to maintain a polished image in front of Percy’s friends, Yvonne took extra care with her appearance. She applied flawless makeup, chose an elegant outfit, and carried herself with the perfect blend of grace and sophistication."Apologies for being late," she said with a warm smile, addressing the group."Good evening, Miss Harlow," someone greeted politely."Miss Harlow? What are you talking about? She’s going to be the future Mrs. Moore! We should start calling her properly." "Oh, right! Good evening, Mrs. Moore! Sorry for the trouble!"Percy’s friends were quick to adapt, playing their roles well.Yvonne gave a modest nod, satisfied with their respect.But the moment the sound of the woman footsteps reached Percy’s drunken ears, his hazy eyes suddenly snapped open.Through his blurred vision, he saw a graceful figure approaching, her voice soft and patient."Percy, let’s go home."A familiar and comforting fragrance surrounded him, and without thinking, he assumed it was
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"Stellar!"The first face that flashed through Percy’s mind was hers, and the mere thought of her name made him grit his teeth in anger.But soon, the hazy memories from last night started coming back.Towards the end… it wasn’t Stellar who took him away.It was Yvonne.And yet, she actually dumped him on the side of the road and left him there?At that moment, his disgust for Yvonne deepened even further.Furious, he stormed away from the scene.…Meanwhile, on the other side of town.Stellar spent her entire day at the research institute, buried in her latest experiment.For once, no one had caused trouble for her, and she enjoyed a rare, peaceful day.Just as she was about to leave, her phone rang."Babe, I finally wrapped things up on my end. How about a dinner date?"Suzy’s lazy, sultry voice carried an irresistible charm.Stellar couldn’t help but smile, her tone softer than usual."Sure! Where are we meeting?"Suzy rattled off an address.Stellar paused for a second but agreed w
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"You haven't seen this yet? Well, I guarantee it’ll make your day!"Suzy, grinning with excitement, shoved her phone in front of Stellar.On the screen, a shaky, handheld video played—a clip taken by a bystander.In the video, Percy was a complete mess. His clothes were disheveled, his face twisted in rage as he stumbled out of a roadside flower bed. His expression darkened even further when he realized his surroundings, and as he yanked up his pants, he roared at the onlookers, "Get the hell away from me!"Suzy burst into laughter, wiping away tears. "Oh my god! This scumbag went from living in luxury to literally waking up in the streets. Talk about karma! Serves him right after the way he treated you."If this had been in the past, Stellar might have felt something—anger, sadness, even pity.But now, seeing Percy like this?She felt nothing."Whatever happens to him isn’t my concern anymore," she said calmly.As she spoke, her gaze drifted toward the entrance, where a tall, famil
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Stephen thought for a moment before saying, "I’ll also have a mushroom soup."Noticing there wasn’t a soup dish on the table, he figured it would balance the meal.Even Lily looked surprised this time."You two really have similar tastes! Miss Rivers actually ordered that earlier—it hasn’t even arrived yet. What are the odds?"Her words made Stellar feel a little awkward. She quickly shoved the menu into Lily’s hands."Madam Bailey, I’m starving. Hurry up and get the food going!"Lily chuckled knowingly but didn’t say anything more as she walked off, leaving Stellar and Stephen sitting across from each other in an unexpectedly quiet moment.The atmosphere between them turned… oddly subtle.Suzy, on the other hand, was thoroughly entertained.She cleared her throat dramatically before grinning."You know, they say that if you want to test compatibility in a relationship, just see if two people can enjoy the same meals. By that standard, you two are practically a match made in heaven!"
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Outside the Bailey’s Bistro, Percy arrived at the restaurant in a foul mood.Just as he was about to push open the door, his eyes landed on a familiar figure through the glass.Stellar sat by the window, quietly enjoying her meal, a light, unrestrained happiness dancing across her features.For a moment, Percy froze.He remembered this place—the flavors of its dishes.Stellar had always loved coming here. But he had dismissed it as low-class, unworthy of her, and forbade her from eating here.Yet because of her love for Southport cuisine, she learned to cook it herself over timeAnd in doing so, she had spoiled him too.Now, without her meals, nothing else satisfied his palate.That was why he thought of coming here today.But he hadn't expected to see this.Stellar sitting inside, enjoying her meal with another man.A tall, strikingly handsome man.An unfamiliar sense of irritation coiled in Percy’s chest, sharp and suffocating.He hesitated, a sudden wave of unease washing over him.
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Stellar could hear the malice dripping from the reporter’s words.She took a deep breath.This incident hadn’t been a secret back then.But after all these years, for someone to bring it up now—so deliberately, so calculated—it was obvious this wasn’t just a casual question.Someone planned this.But they seemed to have forgotten one thing—she was no longer the same Stellar Rivers from back then.Her therapist had told her once that running from the past would never free her from it. The only way to take back control was to face it head-on.She refused to let this moment break her.She had rebuilt her life from the ground up.She was not that helpless girl anymore.And yet, the weight of the stares and the judgment seeping into the air had pulled her straight back into the nightmares of her past.She tried to speak, tried to force out a response.But no sound came.The memories clawed at her, her stomach twisting violently, her body betraying her despite every ounce of resolve she had.
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"Our company intends to use this land to build a luxury resort. It will attract international travelers and serve as a hub for cultural exchange, creating a bridge between domestic and global tourism…"Mark listened carefully, nodding subtly in approval.It was a solid proposal.Then, it was Brighton Group’s turn.Stephen glanced at Stellar, silently signaling for her to take the lead.She raised a brow, momentarily surprised by his level of trust.But since he was giving her the stage, she wasn’t going to shy away from it."Our plan is to develop this land for the advancement of aerospace technology. It will serve as a research and development facility, contributing to the nation’s space exploration efforts and scientific innovation."Mark sat back, absorbing her words.Her explanation was articulate and her vision was ambitious.There was something remarkable about a young woman with a mind set on shaping the futureAt that moment, she wasn’t just presenting a project; she was illumi
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But after the initial shock, jealousy hit her like a wave.Why?Why did Stellar, a woman she saw as nothing more than discarded leftovers, always have powerful men standing by her side?What did she have that Yvonne didn’t?Her gaze instinctively shifted to Percy.No matter how she measured it—looks, intelligence, presence—Percy was leagues below the man standing in front of them now.Even fate seemed to favor Stellar.Percy, meanwhile, stood frozen in disbelief.He had never imagined that this man before him was Brighton Group’s CEO, the industry’s most sought-after visionary.However, Stephen paid them no mind. Instead, he arched a brow, his voice carrying an effortless, almost lazy confidence."If Stellar were really trying to latch onto someone, she wouldn’t need to look elsewhere—I’m right here. She doesn’t even spare me a glance, so why would she be interested in him?"His remark left Yvonne, Percy, and Stellar speechless.The murmurs in the crowd only grew."He’s got a point. W
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Stellar almost laughed.The sheer audacity.How could Percy possibly think he was better than Stephen?How shameless did he have to be to say something like that with a straight face?Just as she was about to respond, a sharp voice interrupted."Percy?"Percy turned, only to see Yvonne approaching.She was clutching a wine glass tightly, though her expression remained composed on the surface.Inside, she was seething.The heiress of the Seaton family, one of the owners of this very land, was part of her social circle. That was how she had gotten an invitation to tonight’s event.But the last thing she expected was to find Percy here—and worse, standing so close to Stellar, locked in a heated exchange.They appeared to be laughing and chatting.Had he deliberately turned down her invitation just so he could come here for Stellar?Had he lied about his business meeting?Fury burned through her veins, but she swallowed it down, composing herself as she made her way over."Percy?" she cal
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Percy instantly recognized the man standing beside Stellar—it was the same guy he had seen with her at the private dining restaurant that night.So, they did know each other.Was she here with him?That thought alone sent a deep sense of unease surging through him, an almost suffocating sense of urgency.His fists clenched tightly at his sides.Not long ago, she was always the one by his side, helping him secure project after project.But now?Now, she stood beside someone else, acting as if he were a stranger.They were once so close, yet at this moment, they had never felt farther apart.A desperate urge clawed at Percy, compelling him to reach for something—anything—before it slipped away completely.He stepped forward, about to say something to Stellar—But before he could, the host of the event, Mark Seaton, made his way toward the crowd.Percy swallowed back his impulse and forced himself to stay put."Welcome, esteemed guests. I know you’ve all gathered here for the same reason—
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Stellar flinched, startled, and quickly turned around, only to find Stephen standing beside her. She had no idea when he even got there. "Senior…" She blinked at him suspiciously. "You heard everything just now?" "Hmm. I happened to be in the restroom." Stephen’s tone was casual as if it were just a coincidence. Stellar’s eyes gleamed with a mischievous glint. "Well, I guess you saw through me." She let out a small chuckle. "I was bluffing to see how she’d react. Turns out, she folded instantly. If I actually had proof, I wouldn’t have let her off so easily." Someone who couldn’t focus on their research and instead schemed to sabotage others’ work wasn’t worth any sympathy. Just having her step down from the project while still keeping her spot as a graduate student was already giving her more mercy than she deserved. "Senior, do you think I was too harsh?" Her eyes shimmered with mischief, not at all apologetic. Instead of coming across as cunning, it made he
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Vivian’s palms were slick with nervous sweat, but she kept up her bravado, voice sharp despite the tremor beneath it."You have no right to accuse me! I didn’t tamper with the data. You're making baseless accusations!"Stellar arched a brow, her gaze sharp enough to cut through any pretense."Oh? So, you’d rather go public with this? Let me lay out the evidence for everyone to see?"Her voice was calm, almost amused, but the weight behind it was undeniable."You really think I’d confront you without proof? You really think your plan was flawless?"Or do you honestly believe someone like Alex Porter wouldn’t throw you under the bus the second things got tough?"Three pointed questions—each one hitting harder than the last.Vivian’s confidence crumbled as cold sweat trickled down her back.She had been so sure her plan was airtight, convinced she had covered her tracks.But Stellar had unraveled it all so effortlessly.And Alex? That idiot would sell her out in an instant if someone pres
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"What’s that supposed to mean? Why are you talking like that?" Lilian frowned, clearly puzzled. "I’m just stating the facts. Is there a problem with that?" Vivian shrugged innocently, but her tone carried the same irritating smugness. Lilian couldn’t stand that attitude. Simon, ever the peacemaker, sighed and stepped in. "Alright, both of you, let’s just drop it and keep working." "We’ve been at this for hours. If it’s not working, maybe we should just cut our losses," Vivian said flatly, dousing any lingering hope."If this approach isn’t yielding results, we should consider switching to another—" Before she could finish, Stellar suddenly spoke up, her voice calm but firm. "Hold on. I’m about to get the answer." Vivian’s brows furrowed slightly. Then she let out a soft, condescending scoff. "We’ve all been working on this for hours with no solution, but now, suddenly, after sitting there mumbling to yourself, you think you can solve it?" "You—!" Lilian’s tempe
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As if the endless demands weren’t frustrating enough, they were also draining his finances.The moment Percy so much as suggested a compromise, Yvonne would throw a tantrum, playing the spoiled heiress to perfection."If you can’t meet my expectations, I’ll tell my uncle and the others that you can’t even afford this. Let’s see how he deals with you then."Percy knew all too well how much the Harlow and Jonathan’s family doted on her. They would bend over backward to satisfy her every unreasonable demand, and somehow, he would still end up being the villain in the story.If word of this reached his father, he’d be in for a lecture, and if it caused any trouble for the engagement, it could even hurt the company.His past missteps had already cost Moore Enterprises several partnerships, leaving the business on shaky ground.At this point, he couldn’t afford any more turbulence.And Yvonne, of course, had figured that out. That was why she was pushing her limits, knowing full well he ha
