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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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The two reporters who just spoken were startled when the situation suddenly turned against them. They exchanged glances and attempted to slip away in the chaos.However, with just a single look from Stephen, the security guards swiftly restrained them.His voice was cold as he said, "As journalists, you have no professionalism and are unqualified for this job."Leaving those words behind, he turned and walked away, leaving his assistant to handle the matter.When he came out, he saw Stellar standing by the door.Her slender figure exuded a quiet resilience that unexpectedly tugged at his heartstrings.He quickly approached her. "Let's go home."Seeing that it was him, Stellar let out a small breath of relief and nodded.The ride back was silent. Stephen, being considerate, didn’t say much either.Even though she gathered the courage to face her past shadows, the whole situation had still left Stellar unsettled.After getting out of the car, she absentmindedly bid Stephen goodbye.Bac
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Before she even realized it, her mood had lightened, and the tension in her features had melted away."Senior, thank you for teaching me all this."Before she even realized it, her mood had lightened, and the tension in her features had melted away.A radiant smile spread across her face—so bright that in Stephen’s eyes, it outshone the stars above."There’s no need to keep thanking me. Friends don’t count favors," he said naturally. "Besides, you helped me land that project—think of this as returning the favor."His words warmed her heart.The term friends had a nice ring to it."That’s true. In that case, I won’t hold back in the future.”Glancing at her phone, she added, "It’s getting late. I should head back."Stephen walked her to the door. Just as she was about to leave, he suddenly spoke."I’ll look into it. I’ll find the evidence."Stellar paused, momentarily caught off guard, before realizing he was talking about the human traffickers.She told him someone had set her up, th
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Stellar had no idea what Lilian was about to say. Her fingers curled slightly at her sides.Then, in the next second, Lilian threw her arms around her."Stellar, you’ve been through so much… it must have been so hard for you.""I saw the news yesterday. I think you're incredibly brave. Escaping from human traffickers is not something just anyone can do."Stellar froze, momentarily caught off guard.Was Lilian worried about her?A strange warmth welled up in her chest, and her eyes stung for a moment."I'm fine… it’s all in the past now."Lilian straightened, studying her face carefully. Only after confirming she wasn’t just putting on a strong front did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.She read enough horror stories about women being trafficked to remote towns—places so isolated that even climbing a mountain would take hours.To escape from something like that, it took more than just intelligence and quick thinking. It required resilience, an unshakable will to survive.Even Na
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She also had the evidence she had gathered back at Moore Enterprises—proof of all the shady tactics Percy had used over the years.This gift was going to be spectacular.After getting everything ready, she was about to leave but hesitated. The Harlow and Moore families wouldn’t take kindly to being backed into a corner. Maybe she should call her uncle and bring a few extra bodyguards, just in case?Before she could make a decision, the doorbell rang.Stellar frowned. Who would be here this early?She walked over and opened the door."Well, well!"The woman at the door casually pushed down her sunglasses, revealing a pair of striking, mischievous eyes."Good morning, sweetheart.""Suzy?" Stellar was taken aback."What are you doing here?"Suzy arched a brow, looking completely justified in her presence."I saw the news about the Harlow-Moore engagement party. It’s been all over the media for the past two weeks. “You’d think they were announcing a royal wedding with the way they’re ma
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Stellar was momentarily surprised to see Stephen, but she quickly recovered, greeting him with a bright smile."What a coincidence, Senior! You got an invitation too?""Mm. Percy invited Brighton Group."Stephen offered a simple explanation.Stellar nodded in understanding.As the CEO of Brighton Group, it made sense that he’d be invited.However, what she didn’t know was that the invitation had originally been sent to Shane. After all, Brighton’s elusive CEO rarely made public appearances, so no one had expected him to attend.Stephen personally took the invitation because…"Ahem—"Suzy arched a brow at the scene unfolding before her, then spoke up at just the right moment."I’m heading over to the dining area for some food. You two take your time chatting."And with that, she slipped away.Stellar saw right through her little ploy but could only shake her head helplessly. With no other choice, she turned back to Stephen."So, Senior, how’s the development going for the land you acq
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She knew it. Those so-called powerful men might indulge in their playthings behind closed doors, but there was no way they’d bring someone like Stellar to a high-profile event filled with elite guests and media reporters.For all her pride, in the end, Stellar was nothing more than a rich man’s toy.Stellar arched a brow at Yvonne’s words, a trace of mockery glinting in her eyes. She exhaled slowly before replying,"I'm not like you. I don't fall apart without a man."Yvonne’s face stiffened, but she quickly recovered with a cold sneer. "More like no man wants you."Lifting her hand, she flaunted the massive diamond ring on her finger."See this, Stellar? Percy picked this out for me himself. It’s hand-designed by the world most prestigious jewelry brand. It’s worth millions!"She didn’t stop there. With an arrogant tilt of her chin, she gestured to her necklace, earrings, and bracelet."And these? Each piece was custom-made for me by my parents and uncle."Her smirk deepened as she
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She deliberately raised her voice, ensuring that everyone in the room heard her loud and clear.For a brief moment, silence fell over the crowd, only to be shattered by a sudden burst of murmurs.Though many found it hard to believe, those who had heard whispers of this matter in the past began exchanging hushed conversations.The members of the Harlow and Moore families stood on the sidelines, watching coldly.Meanwhile, the journalists who were specially invited for the engagement banquet lit up with excitement, their cameras immediately zooming in on the scene.If the last interview had merely been a minor revelation, today’s engagement banquet was a spectacle with the eyes of high society fixed on it.Everyone present was a prominent figure in their circles.Yvonne chose this occasion to expose the matter, ensuring that the entire room would learn the truth—that Stellar was nothing but filthy and disgraceful.She wanted to make sure that no influential man would ever be bewitched b
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It took Stellar a moment before she finally spoke, disbelief lacing her voice. “Wait, doesn’t that mean she basically admitted to covering up crimes? Isn’t that illegal too?”“Exactly, but I guess she’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. She kept insisting it was all Tori’s doing—that she and her son were innocent.”Suzy let out a snort. “I’ve never seen anyone exposing their own son’s crimes on camera and dragging themselves down with him. “No wonder Eddie turned out the way he did. With a mom like that cheering him on, it’s no surprise he grew up thinking he could do whatever he wanted. “The apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree.”Stellar felt a wave of complicated emotion. The woman she remembered to be gentle, kind, and full of warmth suddenly appeared like a total stranger.Had it all been an act?She let out a soft sigh.Suzy must have picked up on her silence, because her voice turned more soothing. “Stellar, don’t let this weigh on you. That mother and son duo were hid
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“I just came back to grab a file,” Claude said, his tone laced with suspicion. “I thought I heard you talking to someone just now?”“Nope!” Stellar answered quickly, not daring to admit the truth.Claude studied her for a moment, then his expression eased. “Stellar, I’m not against you dating, Just remember, men are mostly just entertainment. Don't get too serious. If it starts going south, cut your losses and move on. The Rivers family will always have your back.”Stellar twitched at the corner of her mouth and thought, “Uncle Claude, are you seriously telling me to be a heartbreaker?”“That doesn’t sound like a good idea,” she said hesitantly.“Why not? Your happiness is what matters most. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, kick them to the curb. Simple as that. “Of course, we’ll also keep an eye on things and make sure no one messes with you.”There was a sharp glint of calculation in Claude’s eyes.Stellar could only offer a wry smile.She hadn’t even started dating yet, and even
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Stephen let out a quiet sigh and turned, ready to leave.“Do you like Stellar?” A sweet voice chimed in beside him.Xavier turned in surprise, puzzled as he looked at the young woman. “You are…?”“I’m Stellar’s friend, Lilian Yates.”She was supposed to be in the gallery that day, but a last-minute delay with her project caused her to arrive just in time to catch the end of the scene.And what she saw in Xavier’s eyes that were filled with admiration, reluctance, and a trace of sorrow, she knew Xavier had feelings for Stellar.“I…” Xavier was caught off guard, unsure how to respond.Lilian cut him off with a grin. “You’re the legendary attorney she always talks about, right? Perfect. I was wondering if I can ask you for a favor?”“What kind of favor?” he asked, instinctively curious.She leaned in and whispered something in his ear, her voice barely audible. When she pulled back, she added softly, “But you have to promise to keep it between us.”Xavier paused, considered it, then nod
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At that moment, Eddie stared at Tori—her face all innocent, but a flicker of triumph flashed in her eyes.Surrounded by the reporters' jeers and public outrage, rage surged in him like a tidal wave.His last shred of control snapped.In the blink of an eye, he pulled a box cutter from his coat pocket and drove it hard toward Tori’s chest.“Die!”Her eyes flew wide, that faint smirk still frozen on her face as pain overtook her. She clutched her chest and crumpled to the ground.For a second, the crowd stood frozen in disbelief.Then chaos exploded.“Someone call security!” “He stabbed her! He actually stabbed her!”Shrieks tore through the air, sharp enough to split the sky.People scattered in every direction.As the crowd parted, Stellar’s figure came into view.Eddie, now completely unhinged, turned on her—blade dripping red, madness in his eyes.“This is all your fault!”Stellar reacted in a flash. She had some basic self-defense training, but she’d never faced a live blade befo
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Xavier rose to his feet, voice clear and steady. “Your Honor, my client, Ms. Stellar Rivers, is a gifted and accomplished novelist. Yet she has been the victim of identity theft and public defamation at the hands of the defendant, Eddie Palmer…”He laid out the facts with composed conviction, then switched on the projector to display a series of damning evidence.They were screenshots of Eddie’s defamatory posts on social media, malicious comments under Stellar’s novel, financial records of suspicious transactions—each piece adding weight to the case.“During this time, my client endured repeated harassment and psychological distress, while the defendant reaped the rewards—standing on her name, using her reputation, and profiting off her fanbase. “We request a criminal conviction, along with appropriate compensation.”With that, Xavier concluded his argument.The defense attorney then slowly stood. Everyone expected him to offer a rebuttal, but instead, he delivered a bombshell.“Wha
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When she saw the caller ID, Tori felt like she’d just grabbed onto the last lifeline she had. “Hello…?”“I’ve heard about your situation,” said the voice on the other end. It was heavily disguised through a voice changer, making it impossible to tell if it belonged to a man or a woman. “If you don’t want everything to fall apart, I might have a solution.”“What is it? Please… you have to help me,” Tori responded quickly.It was this mysterious person who had advised her from the start, coaxing her step by step into targeting Suzy and Stellar. Without them, she never would’ve come this far.She still had no idea who the person was, but she knew they were powerful.Even after breaking up with Zayden, she managed to remain untouchable in the industry, all thanks to this person pulling strings behind the scenes. She’d long suspected they were someone with a grudge against Suzy or Stellar—maybe both.But as the saying goes, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.”And right now, they were t
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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
