Semua Bab As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart: Bab 171 - Bab 180

Janet was so furious she nearly ground her teeth to dust. But with all the students watching, she had to maintain her composure. Forcing a laugh, she said, “Haha, that’s just how my cousin is—she’s a bit proud. I hope you don’t take it the wrong way.” Joanna, being a fellow classmate, decided to help smooth things over. “Alright, alright, Janet, weren’t you planning to treat everyone to a meal? Let’s go!” Janet quickly nodded and eagerly led the group to a nearby upscale restaurant. As they settled in, the atmosphere lightened, and the girls started chatting excitedly about relationships, fashion, and jewelry. “I had no idea you all liked this brand too! The new collection of earrings is absolutely stunning. Too bad they’re limited edition. I couldn’t get my hands on a single pair.” “I know, right? I was online the moment they dropped and even had a few friends trying to help me grab a pair. Still, we all came up empty-handed.” “Ugh, I’ve seen more of this designer’s w

No one had expected the aloof, ever-solitary Stephen, the senior who never joined group activities, to suddenly offer to treat them to dinner.Lilian and the others were momentarily stunned, feeling almost flattered by the invitation.“That’s too generous of you. We really can’t let you go to such trouble,” Stellar tried to decline politely.But Stephen remained composed. “We all share the same professor, and I’m your senior. It’s only natural.”With that, she really had no way to refuse.“Well, since our senior insists, we’d be rude not to accept,” Simon said as the team leader, agreeing on behalf of everyone.Meanwhile, Lilian’s gaze flitted between Stephen and Stellar, a knowing glint flashing in her eyes.On the way to the restaurant, Lilian and Stellar sat together.Leaning in close, Lilian whispered, “Stellar, did you and Stephen have a fight?”Stellar sighed internally.It wasn’t exactly a fight—it was just that after learning about their arranged engagement, she couldn’t help b

Percy’s temper flared instantly. “Who said I have to lower myself and chase after her over and over again?”As he spoke, his fingers unconsciously reached for the pendant resting against his chest—a smooth, polished stone disc.It was something Stellar once gave him, something she specially picked out for his protection. Back then, he carelessly tossed it into a forgotten corner of his villa, not giving it a second thought.But recently, for some reason, he took it out again and started wearing it.And now, as if he had finally found an excuse, he snatched it up and marched straight toward Stellar’s table.With a sharp thud, he slammed it down in front of her.The lively chatter around the table came to an abrupt halt. Everyone stopped eating, stunned by the unexpected intrusion, and turned their attention to him.However, Percy had eyes only for Stellar.“This is the pendant you specially got for me,” he said, his voice laced with accusation. “You went out of your way to have it bl

Dawn smirked to herself but kept her expression warm. "Absolutely! A man as generous and thoughtful as you, Percy, is hard to come by. I can't help but envy Miss Rivers!" Percy’s lips curved into a slow smile. He genuinely thought Dawn was a remarkable woman. His impression of her improved significantly. He just couldn't understand—why couldn't Stellar be as understanding as Dawn? Turning to Dawn, he said, "Dawn, I'm really glad to have met you. To show my appreciation, how about I take you shopping and buy you a piece of jewelry?" Dawn chuckled and shook her head. "Oh, please, I have no interest in jewelry. It’s all just decoration—pretty but useless. You can’t eat it, can you? If you really want to thank me, just transfer me the money for dinner." She appeared cheerful and straightforward, completely unfazed by the idea of jewelry. Instead, she cared about something as simple as the cost of a meal—frank and adorable. Percy couldn’t help but admire her, feeling even m

"It’s probably because, as a kid, I was always fascinated by the sky. I wanted to fly like a bird. “Then, when I saw spacecraft landing in space, I was completely in awe—it was inspiring and moving. “I started imagining that one day, I could build something even better, something that could make history. “Of course, that sounds like a wild dream, but I believe having dreams is what makes us passionate and drives us to achieve them." As Stellar spoke about her field, her eyes sparkled with excitement, just like the girl Stephen had seen in that old photograph—bright, full of ambition, and completely devoted to her passion. "What about you? Why did you choose this major?" "I…" Stephen hesitated for a moment before answering in a low voice. "There was a time when I felt trapped, like I was suffocating in a cage. I wanted to escape, to see a bigger world. “I didn’t have many hobbies back then, but my family bought a lot of model planes. I kept assembling and disassembling th