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The moment those words left Stellar’s lips, every gaze in the room shifted to Annie’s hairpin. "Wait… it’s a fake? No wonder I thought something about it looked off." "Pfft, parading around with a fake—remind me, who's the real embarrassment here?"Annie’s face flushed bright red as she snapped back furiously. "Who do you think you are to say it’s fake? This is from the Floral Whisper Collection, a limited-edition piece—there’s only one of its kind." Stellar simply shook her head and replied calmly, "Unfortunately, it’s not. Because the real one is with me." With that, she pulled out her phone and brought up a picture of the genuine piece, displaying it for everyone to see. The socialites leaned in, examining the details closely. It didn’t take long for them to spot the differences. Within moments, all the scornful gazes turned to Annie. "Miss Yates, you might want to check your jewelry a little more carefully before stepping out next time. Wouldn’t want to embarrass y
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"The swan earrings look so elegant on Serena—absolutely stunning." Janet's eyes flickered with a trace of calculation. She suddenly chimed in, her voice deliberately light. "That’s nothing special. My cousin designs jewelry too, and her handcrafted hairpins are far more exquisite and valuable!" At her words, the conversation stilled, and heads instinctively turned toward her. Most of the guests didn’t recognize the person she was referring to. But Stellar’s eyelid twitched. Janet shot her a sweet, innocent smile. "Cousin, why don’t you show everyone your own jewelry? Those pieces of yours are practically priceless! Compared to them, everything else is hardly worth mentioning." Her tone sounded full of praise, as if she were lifting Stellar onto a pedestal. But to the crowd, the whole thing felt off. Suspicious even.Their gazes flickered between the two women, curiosity growing. "Pfft, I knew it—she’s just here to sell her designs!" A familiar sneer cut through the
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"So that’s why it did sound insincere when she said all that earlier.""She didn’t even know her own cousin’s real identity, yet she had the nerve to judge others?""If I had a scheming relative like that, I’d cut ties immediately."Murmurs of ridicule, disdain, and outright contempt filled the room.At that moment, Janet had never felt more humiliated. Barely holding herself together, she mumbled something about needing the restroom and bolted from the scene.But as she turned a corner near the restroom, she unexpectedly overheard a hushed conversation."Stephen, you’ve been searching for her for years. Are you really going to give up now?""It’s not giving up… I just have this feeling that the girl I’ve been looking for is actually Stellar…""But didn’t you say the details didn’t match?""They don’t, but after all these years, I still remember that she used to wear a red string around her neck, with a pendant that…"The voice belonged to Stephen.Janet’s footsteps faltered.What gir
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"Then for Miss Thompson to take a liking to you, does that count as an act of charity for your intelligence?" "You…" Gavin was momentarily choked by the remark. However, Serena couldn't hold back her laughter. The atmosphere instantly became more relaxed. "Since everyone finally has some free time, why don't we play a game?" someone in the crowd suggested. "Great idea! Isn't Mafia pretty popular lately? Let's play a couple of rounds!"Everyone agreed enthusiastically, and Stellar naturally had no reason to refuse.She sat down with Stephen as the game began, with the "moderator" handing out role cards.Unexpectedly, in the first round, both Stellar and Stephen happened to draw the Mafia cards.They exchanged a quick glance.Soon, the first phase began, where everyone introduced their roles."I'm just a civilian—""Civilian and above.""..."Then the open discussion started.Throughout the conversation, Stellar and Stephen worked together seamlessly, subtly using their words t
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Stephen's gaze flickered slightly, but he remained calm. "Did I?" Stellar narrowed her eyes, her tone unwavering. "Yes. I caught it. When you lie, your eyes shift slightly to the right." Stephen raised an eyebrow, his expression meaningful. "You've been watching me pretty closely." Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly tried to justify herself. "That was just during the game. I observed everyone, not just you." Stephen didn’t expose her lie. In reality, throughout the entire evening, his gaze had never once strayed from her. If anyone here wasn’t exactly innocent, it was both of them. Especially now, with her sitting right next to him, an unfamiliar yet oddly familiar feeling crept into his heart. It was the same feeling he’d had back then—for the girl who saved him all those years ago. But if they weren’t the same person… Did that mean he was being unfaithful? That he fell for someone else? Or had he unknowingly fallen for two people at the same time? Stellar
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After all, in the past few years, due to the nature of his research projects, he hadn’t achieved any major breakthroughs and had been deliberately suppressed by certain individuals.Stellar gave Victor a firm promise.However, Victor simply patted everyone on the shoulder, his expression surprisingly kind."I'm already at an age where prestige doesn’t matter much to me. You don’t need to feel pressured—just go with the flow and perform to the best of your ability. I believe your project is just as good as any other team’s."His words acted like a shot of confidence, boosting everyone's spirits.After a two-hour train ride, Stellar and her team successfully arrived in Westport."There are so many participants this time. The hotels must be fully booked. I couldn't even make a reservation online," Simon said, his habit of taking charge making him particularly worried.Stellar simply smiled."Don't worry, I’ve got connections."She led them straight to Regent Hotel, the largest and most lu
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She pressed her lips together, feeling a bit guilty as she spoke.After all, her uncle only told her that she could stay at the hotel whenever she wanted; he hadn’t mentioned anything about extra privileges.This was the first time she had ever thrown her weight around, and honestly, it made her a little nervous.But to her surprise, the receptionist didn’t even hesitate. "Understood, Miss Rivers."The moment those words fell, everyone around them was left stunned.However, Percy and Dawn looked like they had just swallowed a lemon."Stellar, you wouldn’t dare! Who do you think you are…""And why wouldn’t I?" Stellar scoffed. She had been far too lenient with him before, which was probably why he kept showing up to ruin her mood.Now that she had the right to do this, why not use it?"You…!" Percy, fuming, took a step forward.Before he could get any closer, the receptionist picked up the intercom and calmly instructed, "Send four security guards to the lobby. We have two unruly guest
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Percy looked around the motel room, his expression filled with disdain at the outdated decor.The sheets on the bed were visibly worn, and the entire place carried a faint musty smell.Every instinct in him screamed to walk right back out.But before he could, Dawn grabbed his arm."It’s okay, Percy. The fact that you even found a place for us is already more than enough. “I’ll tidy things up a bit. It’s already dark outside, and you’ve had a long day. There’s no need to keep looking."She walked over to the window and pushed it open, letting in some fresh air.Then, without hesitation, she flipped the sheets over to the cleaner side.As she worked, she spoke casually, as if trying to put him at ease."I’ve stayed in places way worse than this before. You get used to it after a while…"She said it lightly, but something about it made Percy feel a twinge of guilt.For once, he softened. "This is my fault. I asked you to come with me, thinking it would make things easier for you, and no
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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
