All Chapters of As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart: Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

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Chapter 111

A sudden rush of wind came from behind."Watch out!"Suzy noticed the attack, but it was too late to stop it.Just as the wine bottle was about to crash down, a hand shot out, grabbing it midair.Stellar had already sensed the attack. With her current reflexes, dodging would have been easy. What she hadn’t expected was someone stepping in to help.She turned around, eyes widening slightly in surprise to see Jonathan."Jonathan, what the hell are you doing?!"Pauline stared at her brother in shock, unable to believe what she was seeing."Calm down, Pauline," Jonathan said firmly, his gaze heavy as he tried to soothe her. Then, he turned to Stellar, his expression strangely conflicted."Stellar… are you okay?"His voice carried a hint of concern, but she wasn’t fooled.Jonathan had never shown her an ounce of kindness before. Every time they crossed paths, his attitude had been cold and dismissive.And now he was suddenly worried about her?Sure enough, before she could respond, he
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Chapter 112

"Uncle Claude!" Stellar Rivers' eyes lit up with surprise and delight as she turned to the newcomer.Claude reached out and gently ruffled her hair. "My good niece."Jonathan's brows furrowed slightly at the word "uncle."There was something familiar about this man, but he couldn’t quite place it.The rest of the guests had the same nagging feeling, as if they’d seen him somewhere before.But Percy was completely stunned.Uncle?How the hell did she have an uncle this young?It took him only a couple of seconds to process before he scoffed in disdain."You’re just here to put on a show for her, aren’t you? A girl from the countryside having a wealthy uncle like you? Please."He scoffed. "I remember you handing Riverside Corporation over to her. Who are you trying to fool? She clearly latched onto you as her sugar daddy."But before he could gloat any further, Claude let out a sharp, cold chuckle.His voice was steady, deliberate, every word carrying weight."You’d better listen carefu
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Chapter 113

Suzy caught up with Stellar, glancing at the tall man beside her before lowering her voice. "So… this Mr. Rivers is really your uncle?"He was undeniably handsome, young even, but his aura was commanding, exuding an authority that couldn’t be ignored.One look, and it was obvious that this was a man of power.And he definitely wasn’t the type who’d dare pretend to be the head of the Rivers family."As real as it gets," Stellar said, a hint of pride in her voice. Then, as if remembering something, she turned to Suzy apologetically. "I wasn’t trying to keep it from you, I just hadn’t officially returned to the Rivers family yet. I planned to tell you once I did."Suzy waved off her concern without a second thought. With a sudden clap of her hands, she grinned."Are you kidding? With a family like this, you should’ve brought them out sooner! Watching those idiots eat their words would’ve been so satisfying."Stellar was speechless.Before she could say anything, Claude nodded in agreem
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Chapter 114

Stellar felt her face heat up. "Mary, that’s enough.""But I’m only telling the truth!" Mary said matter-of-factly, as if her words were indisputable.Claude was caught between pride and heartache.Other daughters of wealthy families were pampered from birth, untouched by hardship. Yet his Stellar not only crafted handmade gifts but also practiced martial arts.The thought of what she must have endured after being kidnapped weighed heavily on him.A flicker of darkness passed through his eyes.Sensing that Mary’s praises might never end, Stellar quickly changed the subject."Mary, I’m a little hungry."Mary’s attention immediately snapped back. "Oh! I’ll whip something up right away!"As soon as she bustled off to the kitchen, Stellar let out a quiet breath of relief.Claude chuckled. "What’s wrong? She wasn’t wrong about you.""She just sees me through rose-colored glasses. I’m worried you’ll believe everything she says, and when you realize I’m not that amazing, you’ll be disappoint
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Chapter 115

"This is the collaboration project between Riverside Corporation and Brighton Group. I’ve successfully secured the deal. “You can take a closer look at the investment returns. As for the follow-up work, I’ll leave it to you! I need to focus on my research for now.""Good job, Stellar. You’re truly capable."Claude grew increasingly convinced that his niece was an all-around genius.Honestly, no man in this world was worthy of her!With the task off her hands, Stellar felt relieved and went back to her room to continue studying.…The next day.At the Harlow and Moore families' engagement banquet, the scene of Yvonne being taken away by the police had already caused an uproar across the city.After all, so many reporters had been present.The Harlow family tried to suppress the news, but there was no way to stop it from spreading.As soon as they returned, numerous media outlets published articles, reporting on how Yvonne orchestrated Stellar’s kidnapping.Word spread like wildfire.Th
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Chapter 116

"Why should I help her? After everything she did to Stellar, she still thinks she can walk free? What a joke! “Since you’re here, I might as well make it clear—our families never finished the engagement ceremony that day, so consider it officially over.“I, Percy Moore, will never marry a vicious woman like her!""You…"Pauline stared at him in disbelief. "How… how can you say that about Yvonne? She was framed! Even you have been brainwashed by that ungrateful girl, haven’t you?""Enough!"Percy snapped, his patience gone."What right do you have to talk about Stellar? Do you even know who she is now? Your family must be blind to have mistaken Yvonne for something valuable while letting her run wild.“A woman like her—classless, reckless—who knows what kind of foolish things she’s done? She has no one to blame but herself for how things turned out.""Shut up! You’re not allowed to talk about Yvonne like that!" Pauline was livid."Oh, am I wrong? If your family hadn’t kicked Stellar o
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Chapter 117

Stellar frowned slightly. What was he doing here?Not far away, Percy had already spotted her. Holding a bouquet of bright red roses, he strode toward her with purpose."Stellar, these are for you. I sincerely apologize for what happened yesterday."His tone was gentle, as if he were making some grand romantic gesture."I also have something important to tell you. I’ve broken off my engagement with the Harlow family. “There’s nothing standing between us anymore. We can start over. This time, I promise I’ll treat you right.""So, let’s put the past behind us, okay?"Stellar stared at the man in front of her, listening to his self-serving speech, and felt nothing but disgust."And why would I want to be with you?""Stellar, stop being stubborn," Percy sighed, as if speaking to a child throwing a tantrum."I know why you broke up with me back then. But I’ve thought it through. What happened to you wasn’t your fault. You didn’t choose it. “I don’t mind that you’re tainted, so there’s n
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Chapter 118

"Senior?""Mr. Ward?"Percy’s stunned gaze darted between the two of them, his expression turning increasingly sour.Memories of the past few weeks flooded his mind—images of Stellar and Stephen together, moments he dismissed but now took on a new meaning.To outsiders, they were already a strikingly attractive pair, an undeniable match.At that moment, fear and jealousy consumed him, making him lose all restraint."Mr. Ward, do you really not care about her past?"He refused to believe that any man could be so magnanimous as to accept a woman who was no longer 'pure.'Stephen’s gaze narrowed slightly, his expression unreadable before softening as he looked at Stellar."I don’t just accept her, I also wish I could have been there sooner to protect her."His voice was gentle, carrying an unmistakable warmth."Because none of it was ever her fault."His words settled over Stellar like a soft spring breeze, warmth spreading through her chest.She lifted her head and smiled at him, a rare,
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Chapter 119

Stephen’s face darkened instantly.So, his grandfather had faked an illness just to drag him back?"I’m not agreeing to this. I want to call off the engagement.""What did you just say?!"The old man shot upright in bed, his anger flaring."I’m on my deathbed, and you won’t even grant me this one request? You’re absolutely heartless!"Stephen let out a cold laugh. "From where I’m standing, you look perfectly fine—healthy enough to live another few decades."Marcus was speechless.Realizing that his sudden outburst had given him away, the old man scrambled to recover."I—I was just experiencing a burst of last-moment vitality!"But Stephen’s expression had already turned to stone. He had no patience for this nonsense."Grandfather, don’t ever joke about something like this again. I’ve already made myself clear that I will never marry the Rivers family's heiress, and I won’t be changing my mind."His tone left no room for negotiation.After all, the woman he liked wasn’t some high-socie
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Chapter 120

Stephen raised a brow."Nothing much. I just had a chat with Stellar about yesterday and helped her get rid of a particularly persistent nuisance."His tone was casual, but there was an unmistakable hint of smugness beneath it.To Shane, it was downright irritating.He was convinced Stephen was taking a jab at him on purpose, and it nearly sent his blood pressure through the roof.With a sharp movement, he got up, strode over to Stephen’s desk, and slapped a thick stack of documents down in front of him."These projects are all yours. I’m heading overseas for a few days. Don’t bother me unless it’s urgent."With that, he turned on his heel, ready to leave."Where to?" Stephen asked lazily.Shane’s lips twitched before he forced out a tight-lipped response. "To Ashfield for recovery."He had expected at least a few words of sympathy, maybe even an attempt to make him stay.Instead, Stephen simply lifted a brow and waved him off."Take your time. I’ll handle the Riverside project in the
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