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Edwin stood and walked out without looking back.The moment he was gone, Suzy turned to Stellar with a triumphant grin, slapping her palm against hers."Good job, bestie. I’ll give you all the details later, but for now, just go with it. Tonight, I refuse to lose."Stellar was speechless and thought, “This? This is how she plans to win him over?”Suzy, however, was dead serious. "You don’t get it. This is called playing hard to get."Stellar fell silent.She wasn’t sure what was worse—watching Suzy dig herself deeper into this mess or the fact that she actually looked a little invested this time.Just as she was about to say something, Suzy’s confidence wavered for a moment. Her shoulders dropped slightly, and a trace of frustration crossed her face."If he wasn’t your uncle, I’d have made a move already. But I have to be careful. Do you know how rare it is for me to actually be into someone? And of course, the one time I am, he turns out to be worse than me.“Hmph. Maybe I can’t have
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That night, Suzy ended up crashing in Stellar’s bed, drunk and completely knocked out. Edwin never returned to the villa. Surprisingly, when Stellar woke up the next morning, Suzy was already gone. She had left breakfast for her along with a message saying her agent had called her in for something urgent. In the afternoon, Stellar headed to the aerospace base for her internship. She needed to push forward with the aircraft modifications, perform well, and secure her position as a full-time engineer. Over the years, the country’s aerospace industry had been advancing rapidly, but many critical technologies remained under foreign restrictions. It was one of the biggest obstacles holding them back. She had always dreamed of helping break through those barriers—of pushing the country’s aerospace program forward in a way that would shatter limitations and allow them to take a major leap. That was why she had returned to school. And once she secured her position, she would fi
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The outcome was obvious. "Stellar, you’re amazing. I lost." Ethan was completely convinced now, admiration written all over his face. The other interns were equally in awe, their respect for her growing even more. However, Stellar remained modest. "I still haven’t fully figured out the last few steps. I need to look up some references before finalizing the solution." Just as she was considering where to start her research, Ethan spoke up enthusiastically. "My professor gave me some related materials. I can transfer them to you from my computer later!" Stellar’s eyes brightened.She was just about to accept the offer when a voice interrupted. "I have more comprehensive resources. You probably won’t need his." She looked up and found herself meeting Stephen’s deep, unreadable gaze. There was an unmistakable hint of jealousy in his tone. He had walked in just in time to see her fully absorbed in calculations, her profile glowing in the afternoon light. And that int
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The car window rolled down, revealing Suzy’s bright, playful smile."Stellar! Weren’t we supposed to grab dinner and go shopping? We’ll be late for our reservation—hurry up and get in!"Stellar snapped out of her thoughts and quickly nodded."Right, sorry, Stephen. I already made plans with a friend. Maybe another time."Without waiting for a response, she slipped into the car, leaving Stephen standing alone once again.He sighed, watching the car disappear down the street before finally turning to leave.…Inside the car, Suzy glanced at Stellar, reading her expression carefully.After a moment, she asked, "I didn’t interrupt anything, did I?"Stellar, completely unfazed, answered smoothly, "No, you showed up at the perfect time."Seeing that she wasn’t sulking or drowning in heartbreak, Suzy relaxed."Well, what about you and my dear Uncle Edwin…"Before Stellar could finish voicing her concern, Suzy waved it off breezily."Him? Oh, please, I forgot about him ages ago. I’ve already g
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Stellar instinctively turned away, pretending she hadn’t seen them.But, of course, Margaret noticed her immediately.Remembering how she had been humiliated the last time they crossed paths, her expression darkened.Then, as if suddenly struck with an idea, she looped her arm through Dawn’s and approached, a bright smile plastered across her face."Ms. Rivers, what a surprise! You still have time to shop for jewelry? But why isn’t Stephen here with you? Isn’t he your boyfriend?"She feigned concern, but her tone dripped with sarcasm.She had been waiting for this moment.Last time, she was forced to endure Stellar’s sharp tongue, but now? She had a new daughter-in-law. And soon, a golden grandchild. With that, the Moore family had secured their place in the main lineage. Their status was completely different now.Stellar’s tone was indifferent. "My personal life has nothing to do with you, Mrs. Farrell."She was indirectly telling Margaret to mind her own business.However, Margar
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Stellar abruptly turned around and saw them standing in front of the same display case.Dawn confidently pointed at the emerald necklace inside and said, "Madam Margaret, in my opinion, this emerald necklace has a vibrant hue, a brilliant shine, and is quite rare. Why don’t we go with this one?""Excellent. I like it. As expected of my daughter-in-law—your taste is impeccable."Besides, since it was the one Stellar chose, it had to be a good pick. She was determined to take it for herself.Margaret, pleased with the choice, didn't forget to shower Dawn with praise.Suzy, watching the blatant act, let out a laugh of disbelief. "Do you even understand the concept of first come, first served? Stellar picked this first. You’re just stealing her choice."However, Dawn put on an innocent face. "Oh? Ms. Rivers liked this necklace too? I’m so sorry, I didn’t notice you earlier. “I just thought it would suit Aunt Margaret perfectly. But someone as distinguished as you wouldn’t fuss over somet
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The looks from the crowd were filled with mockery and disdain.Exhibition samples were always fake, yet she had just boasted about buying one—at double the price, no less.And all because she had trusted Dawn’s so-called expertise.In all her years, Margaret had never suffered such an embarrassing moment. It was utterly humiliating.Her face burned bright red as she shot a furious glare at Dawn. Unable to endure the humiliation under so many watchful eyes, she turned and fled in disgrace.That left Dawn standing alone in the middle of the hall, overwhelmed with embarrassment.She instinctively glanced at Stellar, only to find her standing with arms crossed, a faint smirk playing on her lips.It was obvious that Stellar had set her up.She had deliberately led her into this, making a fool out of her in front of everyone.Dawn clenched her jaw tightly.So, she had done this on purpose?How vicious could one woman be?But now wasn’t the time to dwell on it. She needed to catch up with Ma
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Dawn’s phone screen was filled with message notifications.“Dawn Jones, you heartless thing! It’s been days, and you still haven’t transferred the $20,000?”“I raised you all these years, and this is how you repay me? Ungrateful brat.”“If you don’t send the money soon, I’ll come find you myself! Your brother needs the dowry for his fiancée.”Disgust flashed across Dawn’s face. She silenced her phone and shoved it back into her bag.These parasites.If she hadn’t been desperate to cut ties with them, she wouldn’t have gone behind Percy’s back to seek out Margaret.Margaret’s voice suddenly broke her thoughts. "I heard you’re still living alone?"Dawn immediately collected herself and responded obediently. "Yes, but my lease is almost up. I was just thinking about finding a new place…""There’s no need for that. It’s not safe for you to live outside, especially while you’re pregnant. I’ll take you to stay at Percy’s villa for now." Margaret decided for her.A surge of excitement shot
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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
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The couple’s faces darkened immediately.Wayne let out a sharp snort. "Hmph, that old snake Hank Yates has been trying to get in my way for years. Now that he’s caught wind of me being sick, he’s gotten even more arrogant.""Maybe because you’ve never been good enough to beat him in the first place," Mary shot back, not missing the chance to jab at him.Wayne grumbled, "That’s only because I never found a worthy successor."Just as it looked like the two were about to start bickering again, Stellar quickly stepped in."Wayne, Mary, how about we check out what’s going on first? I’ll go with you."That finally stopped the argument. The three of them headed toward the training hall.Inside the gym, the atmosphere was tense."So this is what your so-called Rising Cloud Academy has come to? A whole group of you can’t even take down one of my students!" A bearded man in his fifties stood at the center, his voice booming with mockery. "Then again, Wayne Warren is practically on his deathb
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"In my eyes, he’s not even worthy of being compared to you. He doesn't measure up to a single finger of yours. You’re worrying for nothing."Stephen raised an eyebrow, always quick to catch the key detail. "So, what you’re saying is, I matter to you?"Stellar cleared her throat. "It’s getting late. We should head back to Southport."She walked ahead before he could say more.Stephen followed, smiling as he caught up.Over an hour later, they arrived safely in Southport. Stephen had to return to the office—there were still loose ends to tie up from the project, and he needed to handle them personally.Meanwhile, Stellar followed the address her grandmother gave and arrived at Mary’s house.To her surprise, it was a traditional courtyard home.The place had an old-world charm. Weathered gray brick walls bore the marks of time, radiating a quiet strength. In the neat courtyard, potted green plants thrived in the soft morning light, adding a touch of life and calm.Just as she reached th
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The next morning.When Stellar woke up, she noticed the dark circles under Stephen’s eyes. He looked slightly worn out."Did you not sleep well last night?" she asked with concern. "Is your wound hurting?"Stephen didn’t answer.He couldn’t exactly admit he'd spent half the night watching her like some obsessed fool, too reluctant to close his eyes.So, he changed the subject. "There was a call earlier. The car’s been fixed. Once we pick it up, we can head back to Southport.""That’s great news!"Stellar lit up at once.After getting ready, the two of them stepped out of the room together.They had barely turned the corner when a shocked voice rang out."Stellar…"She turned around and was stunned to see Percy stepping out from the room across the hall.He was dressed in an expensive suit with a luxury watch on his wrist, looking every bit the picture of a polished executive."What are you doing here?" Stellar frowned instinctively.Did he follow her all the way here?"Why are you look
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Her movements were gentle, and the warmth of her breath brushed against his back, making Stephen shudder all over."What's wrong? Does it hurt a lot?" Stellar thought she'd touched his wound.Stephen, of course, wasn’t about to tell the truth. He just mumbled, "A little." Stellar leaned closer and blew softly on the wound like she was coaxing a child. "There, it won’t hurt now."This time, Stephen tensed up completely, even the tips of his ears turned red.Unaware of his reaction, Stellar carefully finished applying the iodine, then wrapped the wound with a bandage. She wound it round and round, finally tying it off with a neat bow. "All done. Just keep it dry and it’ll heal quickly." As she gave her instructions, Stephen turned around at that very moment.Their eyes met, and his bare torso was once again in full view before her. They were sitting on the same bed, close—far too close. Even the air between them seemed to thicken with tension. Stellar's heart pounded wil
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The car finally came to a halt after crashing into the greenery on the side.Stellar gripped the handlebar tightly, her head spinning and her heart pounding.Then, she felt a pair of arms scoop her up into a broad embrace.Only then did she slowly open her eyes and look up into Stephen’s worried gaze."You alright?"Her breathing gradually calmed. "With you here, how could I not be?"He truly lived up to his promise—no matter what danger came their way, he always made sure she was safe."But your driving is seriously impressive."That moment had been terrifying. She was sure the two cars were going to collide.Stephen gave a modest reply. "I learned a bit of racing before. Just the basics."Stellar couldn’t help but laugh, finally feeling at ease. She tried to pull away from his arms.As he let go, his brow twitched slightly, and the movement of raising his arm looked a bit off"You're hurt?"She caught the detail right away, and her heart clenched again."It’s nothing..."Stephen tr
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But the teasing tone behind their words made it clear that they weren’t being entirely serious.Still, Stellar flushed with a mix of embarrassment and shyness. And this time, she didn’t correct them. She didn’t deny the term “boyfriend.”Stephen noticed, of course. His smile deepened, and on the way to Southport, he brought it up himself.Stellar blinked, caught off guard for a moment before quickly firing back, "That’s only because you kept interrupting. Even if I wanted to deny it, I didn’t get the chance.""Is that so?"Stephen knew better. If Stellar had truly wanted to distance herself, no amount of interruption could’ve stopped her.It was her quiet indulgence that gave him the courage to inch closer and desire more.Still, he understood how reserved she could be, so he let it go, without calling her out."You’re right," he said with a soft laugh. "But I still hope one day… you’ll say it out loud that I’m your boyfriend."Her heart skipped a beat, pounding faster than she co
