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How could someone be this shameless? Had she forgotten everything that happened? Stellar stepped back, avoiding her outstretched hand, her expression indifferent. "Mrs. Moore, I don’t believe I have anything to do with your family anymore. What do you want?" Margaret’s smile stiffened for a brief moment. She already heard that Percy had failed to win Stellar back, which frustrated her to no end. She cursed the girl countless times in private for being ungrateful. But given Stellar’s current status, she had no choice but to lower herself and personally come to appease her. "Oh, sweetheart, don’t say such hurtful things to me! I know how deep your bond with Percy was. “We were all deceived by that wretched Yvonne—she was the one who slandered you, poisoning our minds. We were foolish to believe her lies and treat you the way we did... “But now, the truth is out. Everyone knows she was the real culprit, and you were just an innocent victim. “We regret it deeply—especiall
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"Oh, by the way, how’s the handover with Brighton Group going?""It’s going well. Their boss is easy to work with," Stellar answered honestly."Their boss?"Claude raised an eyebrow in surprise."I remember hearing that their CEO is quite the enigma. He rarely makes public appearances—it’s always his acting director, Shane Howe, handling things. “You actually met him? Rumor has it he’s sharp-eyed, incredibly selective, and hard to please. And you think he’s easy to work with?"Stellar blinked.Was Stephen just going easy on her because she was his junior?She wasn’t sure how to explain it to her uncle before he nodded to himself and carried on."Well, makes sense. Our Stellar is so capable and outstanding—who wouldn’t treat you with kindness?"As far as he was concerned, the whole world should acknowledge his niece’s brilliance.Even Stellar felt embarrassed hearing him boast so openly."Alright, Uncle Claude, stop hyping me up like a market vendor. I’m heading upstairs. We’ll talk la
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Mary was momentarily stunned by the barrage of questions before finally processing them. "Oh, you must be talking about Mr. Ward from next door. He’s Miss Stellar’s senior at school. “She mentioned they’re attending an academic symposium together this afternoon at two." Hearing that it wasn’t a date, and that the guy was just a fellow student, Claude felt slightly more at ease. But then he caught onto something. "His last name is Ward…?" He clicked his tongue in distaste. What bad luck. Of all people, the guy had to share a last name with that insufferable Ward family. That same family had recently called off an engagement with them. Hah. It was their loss. Stellar was exceptional—one day, they’d regret it. Just as he was about to complain further, his phone rang with a call from a business associate. Letting the matter go, he grabbed a quick bite before heading out. …Meanwhile. Stellar and Stephen arrived at the symposium precisely at two o’clock. The venu
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"Hello, Miss Rivers. Hello, Mr. Ward." The girl greeted them with a bright smile. "I’m Dawn Jones, a junior at your university. Are you two attending the symposium together?" Stellar was caught off guard. There was something oddly familiar about Dawn’s face, but she couldn’t quite place it. Still, since the girl had greeted them politely, she naturally responded in kind. "Yes, we are. Are you participating as well?" "I wasn’t originally supposed to, but I got in as a volunteer for the event. That’s the only reason I’m here," Dawn said cheerfully before tilting her head. "By the way, are you two wearing matching outfits? You look great together." Her tone was casual, neither too loud nor too soft, but just enough for Percy to overhear from nearby. Stellar blinked, then instinctively glanced down. Only then did she realize that she and Stephen were both wearing deep emerald green. They hadn’t planned it at all, yet somehow, they ended up looking perfectly coordinated
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Stellar was utterly speechless. "When exactly did I bully anyone? If your eyes are failing you, go see an ophthalmologist. If your brain isn't working, a psychiatrist might help!" She fired back without hesitation. Dawn suddenly seemed to realize the situation had escalated and hurried to explain. "Mr. Moore, it’s not what you think. I made the mistake. It has nothing to do with Miss Rivers. You’ve misunderstood." But the more she tried to smooth things over, the more Percy felt the need to defend her. "Dawn, you don’t have to cover for her. I saw everything with my own eyes—her throwing her weight around while you kept begging for forgiveness.“A cold-hearted woman like that doesn’t deserve your apology." That was when it clicked for Stellar. These two clearly knew each other from before. Now, she really couldn’t be bothered to argue. Her patience was wearing thin. "Percy, what does any of this have to do with you? In what capacity are you questioning me right now
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Under the weight of countless eyes and a wave of applause, Stellar stepped onto the stage, her movements slightly stiff. In the audience, Percy finally snapped out of his daze. Seeing the slight nervousness in Stellar’s posture, a sneer tugged at his lips. "Hah, there’s no way she’ll do well. As if she could possibly measure up to Professor Song." To be honest, despite Stellar being hailed as a genius back in school, Percy had always thought that title was exaggerated. Back then, she was always so meek around him—where was the brilliance everyone spoke of? Two years had passed, and he still didn’t believe she was as capable as people claimed. On stage, Stellar took the microphone from Sean, his kind and encouraging gaze steady on her. Hundreds of scholars and professors watched her expectantly. Her heartbeat pounded in her chest, and her throat felt dry. She could even hear whispers from the crowd. "Why hasn’t she started yet?" "Did she freeze up?" She really wa
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Dawn approached again with a bright smile, this time with Percy trailing behind her, his expression unreadable. "I really want to apologize for earlier. Actually, I’ve always admired you, Miss Rivers. Your speech just now was incredible! I’d love to treat you to dinner as an apology. Would you be willing to join me?" Her eyes shimmered with cautious hope. "No need," Stellar replied flatly, unmoved. Dawn’s face faltered, a hint of disappointment flashing across it before she quickly turned to Percy for help. "Mr. Moore, you and Miss Rivers know each other well, don’t you? Could you help me invite her? We could all have dinner together—my treat." Percy hesitated for a brief moment, but quickly masked it with his usual indifferent demeanor. "You heard her, didn’t you, Stellar? Dawn is extending such a sincere invitation. Can’t you drop that high-and-mighty attitude of yours just this once?" Right on cue, Dawn put on a pitiful expression, as if she had been wronged. That
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"It’s nothing. Just an idiot. Let’s go."Without another glance, Stellar turned and left the venue with Stephen.Behind them, Percy stood frozen, his entire body rigid with anger. He could practically feel his insides burning with frustration."Mr. Moore, don’t be upset. I didn’t handle things well. I couldn’t create the right opportunity for you," Dawn said apologetically, her face full of guilt."If you want to blame someone, blame me.""It’s not your fault."If anything, all of this only made Percy think even more highly of Dawn.She had a face so similar to Stellar’s, yet why couldn’t Stellar be as obedient and considerate as Dawn?After leaving the venue, Stellar turned to Stephen, curiosity sparking in her eyes."What did Professor Song say to you just now?""He praised your quick thinking and said your speech was outstanding. He’d like to discuss more professional topics with you next time if the opportunity arises."Stephen glanced down at her, a flicker of amusement in his ga
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Lillie’s manner was polite, her words respectful, with no hint of provocation.Still, Stellar felt a flicker of unease stir in her chest.“The second match—ready, go!”At the sound of the whistle, Lillie made the first move, launching herself forward.Stellar reacted instantly, meeting her head-on. The two quickly locked into a rapid exchange of strikes and counters.To most observers, the fight looked evenly matched. But Stellar picked up on something others might have missed—every one of Lillie’s moves was calculated, ruthless, aimed with precision at the most vulnerable points of her body.A single mistake could lead to serious injury.Thankfully, Stellar’s reflexes were sharp. She dodged every blow by the skin of her teeth, her movements agile and fluid.Dozens of moves passed in quick succession, the two appearing evenly matched.But soon, Lillie began to falter. Her breathing grew labored while Stellar remained steady, her rhythm controlled, her energy barely flagging. The b
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Hank wore the smug expression of a man who thought he’d already won. “She agreed to the match. “She can back down now if she wants, but you have to hand over your academy, and maybe I’ll consider letting her walk away.”“Not a chance,” Stellar cut in before Wayne could speak. “I don’t care who I’m up against—bring it on.”“Well said. Gotta admire that spirit.”The match was about to begin.In the first round, Stellar stepped onto the platform opposite Hulk.He cracked his knuckles and looked her over with a leering grin. “Tell you what, sweetheart—bow your head and call me a darling, and maybe I’ll go easy on you.”Stellar gave a low chuckle, eyes glinting with mischief. “Call me ‘Queen,’ and I might let you walk away with a couple teeth still intact.”Hulk’s face twisted in rage, a vein popping along his temple. “You’re dead meat!”The whistle blew.His eyes narrowed, and with a growl, he lunged, throwing a vicious punch straight at her face.It was fast and brutal.If the punch lan
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“Miss, are you awake?”Stellar slowly blinked her eyes open, still groggy, only to be met with a close-up view of a man's strikingly handsome face.“Aah…!”She screamed instinctively, jerking upright and startling Stephen awake beside her.From outside the door, Mary’s worried voice called out, “Miss Stellar? What happened? Are you alright?”The doorknob rattled.Mary was seconds from walking in and Stellar panicked.“It’s fine, Mary!” Stellar blurted out in a rush. “I just thought I saw a cockroach—false alarm! Don’t come in, I’m getting dressed!”She got it all out in one breath.Mary paused. “Oh… alright, then.”Only when the doorknob stilled did Stellar finally exhale in relief. She turned and found Stephen watching her with an amused smile.He lay on his side, effortlessly handsome, looking far too comfortable for someone who had just narrowly avoided being caught in such a compromising situation.Stellar’s eye twitched.“I’ll leave you to change then. Breakfast is ready. I’ll g
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“Um…” Stellar looked flustered. “I forgot to bring my clothes, so I borrowed your bathrobe. Sorry about that.”“It’s fine.” Stephen didn’t realize how hoarse his voice sounded until the words were already out.“I’ll just head back to my room then…”She turned to leave, but just as she took a step, a flash of lightning split across the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder.The lights cut out in an instant, plunging the room into darkness.“Ah!” Stellar flinched and stumbled forward, instinctively crashing into him, her body pressed tightly against his chest.She was warm, soft, still smelling faintly of shower gel—the subtle, clean scent wrapping around him. For a moment, Stephen’s thoughts scattered.But when he felt her trembling, instinct took over. He wrapped his arms around her without thinking. “Don’t worry. It’s probably just a power outage.”His voice, low and gentle, carried a soothing calm that helped ease her tension.Just as she began to relax, another crack of thu
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"Of course, no problem at all!""Take your time, there's no rush."The couple smiled warmly, their expressions full of quiet joy. With the perfect successors in sight, both seemed genuinely pleased.Mary even chimed in with a suggestion, “Mr. Ward, why don’t you stay for dinner tonight?”“Thank you, Mary. I’d be happy to,” Stephen replied with a courteous smile.But after dinner, a light drizzle began to fall outside. At first, no one paid it any mind.Then the drizzle turned into a downpour, rain lashing against the windows as flashes of lightning split the sky.Stephen was getting ready to leave, but the sudden turn in weather made Stellar hesitate. “Why don’t you stay the night? It’s not safe to drive in this storm.”They had already shared a room once before, so she didn’t see any reason to fuss over it.Stephen glanced toward Mary and Wayne, hesitating.“You should stay, Stephen,” Wayne urged. “We’ve got plenty of guest rooms here at the courtyard house.”“Well, if you insist,
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Wayne stood off to the side, a little taken aback.The man in front of him looked every bit the part of a well-bred heir—polished suit, refined demeanor. And yet, he knew how to fight?“You sure you want to spar with me?”Stephen looked mildly surprised by her challenge.“Why not? Afraid you’ll lose?” Stellar raised a brow, a glint of mischief flashing in her eyes. “Relax, even if you do, I won’t tell anyone. Your secret’s safe with me.”He knew she was baiting him, but he still took the hook with a smirk. “Alright then, let’s see what you’ve got.”Stephen shrugged off his coat and hung it nearby, left in a crisp white dress shirt. With effortless precision, he rolled up his sleeves, his fingers moving with a fluid grace that was oddly captivating.Stellar gave her head a shake, forcing out the sudden thoughts that slipped in.“Ready... go!”She lunged forward, a sharp punch aimed straight at his face, but Stephen sidestepped neatly, twisting his body as his open hand shot out to gr
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"I never agreed to any of this. You made the arrangements on your own, so you should be the one to deal with the fallout. I'm not going."His tone was firm, and it instantly darkened Grace’s expression. “Stephen!”He'd always been cold toward her, but he had never flat-out embarrassed her like this.Suddenly, her thoughts turned to the woman she’d seen hidden away in his villa last time. Her gaze turned sharp.“It’s that woman, isn’t it? She’s the one filling your head with nonsense! I’m telling you now—I will never approve of that relationship!”Stephen, however, remained unfazed.He'd never had a close relationship with his parents. He didn’t care what they thought back then, and he didn’t now.“Then wait for Grandfather to return and ask him what he thinks.”Lately, Marcus had been overseas, traveling the world with his wife, and likely wouldn’t be back anytime soon.“You’re using your grandfather to pressure me now?”Grace let out a cold laugh. “Do you really think he’d accept ju
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After watching the demonstration, Stellar quickly memorized it. She took a deep breath with her eyes closed, then opened them again, her gaze sharp. Moving step by step, she repeated the moves with precision.Wayne, who had been watching from the side, was dumbfounded.She wasn’t just mimicking the movements—her strength and control were spot on, powerful and exact.Everything Mary bragged about turned out to be true.In fact, it was even more impressive than she’d claimed.“She’s a natural martial arts prodigy!”Wayne’s eyes lit up as he grew even more excited. “Stellar, let me be your official mentor! Carry on my legacy! I’ll teach you everything I know, every move from my school—what do you say?”Before Stellar could respond, Mary exploded, “You shameless old man! She’s the one I picked as my apprentice! Who do you think you are?”“Don’t get cocky, you old hag! It’s up to Miss Stellar to decide which school she wants to follow. For all you know, she might prefer mine!” Wayne refus
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Mary was about to punch Hulk square in the face, fists clenched in fury at the way he’d just humiliated Stellar.But before she could move, Stellar stepped forward and gently patted her shoulder, calming her down. Then she turned to face the other side and spoke, her voice steady."You want to fight me? Fine. But I have one condition—it has to be an official match. “If your side loses, I want a public apology. And I want a banner that reads: 'Ironclad Academy lost to Rising Cloud Academy and left in disgrace.' “From that moment on, you stay away from us permanently."Her words left Mary and the others stunned."Listen to this one!" Hank barked out a laugh like he’d just heard the world’s best joke. "You really think you can take us down, little girl?"Stellar raised an eyebrow, a cool smirk tugging at her lips. "What, are you scared?""Who’s scared?" Hulk snapped, instantly provoked. "You want a fight? You’ve got one! But if you lose, you’ll get on your knees, bow your head, and d
