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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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Stephen was the last person Stellar expected to see at the villa entrance.He was wearing only a light jacket, despite the cold weather. His fingers had turned red from the biting wind, and it was impossible to tell how long he had been waiting.The moment he saw her, his dark eyes lit up, and he immediately stepped forward."Stellar, you’re back. I was afraid I might miss you, so I waited. Luckily, you came."Stellar looked at his wind-chilled face, emotions stirring within her.She remained silent for a while before finally speaking. "What exactly do you want to say?"Stephen froze.There was so much he wanted to ask.“Why are you treating me so coldly?”“Why did you return the lab keys?”But when he finally opened his mouth, all he said was, "I wanted to take you out for dinner. Will you come?""There’s no need."Stellar’s expression turned indifferent as she prepared to head inside.Panic flickered across Stephen’s face. Ignoring the situation, he hurriedly explained, "I wanted to
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Stephen’s presence was overpowering, as if he carried some kind of built-in radar.The moment he appeared, Stellar sensed it immediately."Uh, you guys go ahead and enjoy. I just remembered I have an important report I haven’t submitted yet."Without waiting for a response, she turned and left before Stephen could reach her.At the doorway, Stephen’s steps halted, and a suffocating pressure radiated from him.If before, Stellar had at least maintained a polite facade and exchanged a few words with him, then her outright avoidance just now made her stance painfully clear.She didn’t want any contact with him.A dull ache spread through his chest, a bitter emotion slowly seeping in.Taking out his phone, he opened their chat. The last message was from a month ago.He hesitated, typing out a message.“Stellar, can you tell me why…”He reworded it over and over again, typing it at least a dozen times, only to delete it every time.For the first time in his life, Stephen felt fear in matter
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Stephen didn’t answer.But when Lilian looked up and met his gaze, she already knew.A satisfied smile spread across her face. "Alright, I’ll set it up for you."That evening.As Stellar left the base, her phone rang. It was Lilian, inviting her to a class gathering.She was about to decline, but Lilian wouldn’t take no for an answer, insisting that this was a one-time thing, their last chance before graduation. After relentless coaxing, Stellar finally agreed.Following the location Lilian sent, she arrived at Sophie Hotel.As she pushed open the private room door, she saw a lively crowd inside.Yet, despite the number of people, her eyes immediately locked onto a familiar figure.She froze for a moment, caught off guard. She hadn’t expected Stephen to attend something like this—a casual social gathering."There you are!" Lilian jumped up to greet her, pulling her over. "Come sit! We’ve been waiting for you.""Wait a second."Stellar hesitated, then offered an apologetic smile. "Li
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Message after message, all of them were overly affectionate displays of love.From the details in the photos, the chat records, and the familiar username, Stellar quickly figured out the account belonged to Janet.So, the reason Stephen had been in such a bind, spending so long helping her pick a script was it all for Janet?The thought stung more than she expected.But then, she remembered the misunderstanding caused by Janet not long ago.She still felt it wasn't fair to jump to conclusions. Stephen deserved her trust.With that in mind, she opened messenger and made a video call.Stephen picked up the call shortly after."Stellar, what’s wrong?"Stephen seemed to notice her shift in mood right away."I... there’s something I wanted to ask you..." She paused, noticing the scenery shifting behind him. "Hold on, are you in a car? Where are you going?""I'm just checking on something. I’ll be back soon. What did you want to talk about?"After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Have yo
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Unfortunately, Janet agreed with her mother."I’ve said it all along—the Rivers family never saw us as their own. At least now you’re finally seeing their true colors. “But Mom, there’s no need to be upset anymore. We don’t need to rely on them."Her tone was firm and resolute."If not the Rivers, then who? You know your father’s limited abilities. With the company in its current state, what else can we do..." Layla muttered, already regretting marrying such a useless man."Mom, you still have me!" Janet’s eyes lit up. "To tell you the truth, I’ve already gotten close to Stephen Ward.""What did you say?" Layla blinked, unsure if she’d heard correctly. "You mean the heir to the Ward family?""That’s right. Things between us aren’t ordinary anymore. I told him I wanted to become a director, and he immediately promised to give me the best resources. “It won’t be long before I win him over completely. Once that happens, he’ll help the Cole family out of this mess and bring us more ben
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She had only learned about her family situation from her mother after returning to Southport this time. If they couldn’t find a way to turn things around soon, the Cole family would be finished.Janet had to start planning for herself. But on the other end of the line, it suddenly went silent. Just as Janet grew anxious, Stephen’s deep voice finally came through. But he brought up something else entirely. "Janet, tell me, were you really the girl who saved me back then?" Janet’s heart skipped a beat, and she nearly dropped her phone. Her expression turned flustered, but thankfully, he couldn’t see her face through the screen. "Of course I was! Isn’t the pendant the best proof? Stephen, why would you suddenly ask that? Did someone say something to you?" She tried to sound hurt. "Is that so? But you don’t remember anything about saving me." Stephen’s tone was calm, almost testing her—though it also sounded like an offhand remark. "That’s because of the aftereffects f
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When Stellar came downstairs in fresh clothes, Stephen was just finishing up a call in the living room.She walked toward him, planning to share what had just come to mind, but paused when she realized he was on a work call.“A script?” he was saying.“Yes, Mr. Ward,” came the voice of the development director on the other end. “We’ve just reviewed last quarter’s report from the film division—it exceeded projections by a wide margin. “If we continue selecting strong scripts and hiring top-tier actors, this production model could take the company even further.”“So, you want me to choose?” Stephen asked.“Yes, I’ve received several promising scripts and we’re ready to move forward with a major production. “But I’m struggling to narrow down the best one. I’d really appreciate your judgment on this.”“Got it. I’ll come by shortly,” Stephen replied, ending the call.He turned to see Stellar approaching. “Something on your mind?”Then, as if struck by inspiration, his eyes lit up. “Star
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Stellar turned around, puzzled, and met a pair of eyes filled with emotion so intense it felt like it might swallow her whole.The weight of it hit her all at once. “What’s wrong?”“Stellar, Promise me... no matter what happens, no matter the situation, don’t ever risk your life like that again. Please,” Stephen said, his voice rough, heavy with something deeper. In that moment, she understood. Her expression softened as she stepped closer, her tone gentle, almost coaxing. “I only had the courage to jump in because I knew you were there. “You’re the reason I felt safe. You’re my biggest sense of security.”The words, light and sincere, hit Stephen right in the chest.It was like a quiet confession that reached the softest part of him.He let out a helpless breath and smiled, brushing the damp strands of hair from her forehead. “Let’s get you changed. You’re completely…”Soaked.He didn’t finish the sentence.His gaze had fallen to her chest, where a familiar emerald pendant hung fro
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"Mary, Wayne, we’ve decided that we’d like you to be our mentors and carry on your legacy. “Martial arts may not be our full-time focus, and we won’t be able to devote ourselves to it completely... but if you're willing to accept that, please take this as a symbol of our commitment."Both of them had made the same decision.The older couple exchanged a glance, visibly moved.With successors finally in place, they had a renewed sense of purpose. With time, they were confident the two would come to love martial arts just as deeply as they did.“I couldn’t ask for better students,” Wayne said with a wide grin. “Alright, enough with the bowing.”Mary chuckled. "Honestly, it’s starting to feel like a wedding ceremony."Stellar flushed and quickly stood straight.The four of them chatted warmly, already discussing plans for the trip back. After some thought, Wayne made his decision."This time, I’ll head back to the city with you two for a while. It’s been ages since I visited the Mr. and
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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
