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Percy looked utterly defeated, his voice hoarse. "Mom, we can't win against her. The one who locked us up was Zayden Moore!"Margaret's face was filled with disbelief. "What?! He…how could he…""Stellar got involved with Zayden behind my back. He’s only helping her to humiliate and torment us."Percy's eyes were bloodshot, veins bulging on the back of his clenched hand. His heart burned with resentment and shame."That shameless vixen! I always knew she was trouble, but to go behind your back and seduce your cousin…"Margaret was completely enraged now, abandoning all pretense of composure, cursing viciously without restraint.But no amount of insults could change reality."No, we can't just let this go! I’ll make her pay!"Percy's eyelid twitched, sensing something. "Mom, what are you planning?"A sinister glint flashed across Margaret’s face. "Since she’s so ruthless to us, we’ll destroy her!""Mom, you’re not thinking…""If she loves throwing herself at men, then we’ll help her do
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That made sense—Joy would never let something like that spread. Stellar remained silent for a moment, considering that Stephen was still a senior engineer at SA Aerospace. She decided not to speak ill of the place. "Let’s just say it wasn’t a good fit for me." Stephen frowned slightly, suspecting she had encountered something unpleasant. "What’s next? Do you have any plans?" On this, Stellar had nothing to hide. In fact, she spoke with a hint of excitement. "My junior mentioned an opportunity at Starlight Aerospace. I’d like to give it a shot." She had meant to share her good news with him. But as soon as she said it, Stephen’s frown deepened. "So, you'd rather accept his help than mine?"Stellar was caught off guard. "What?" Stephen’s voice grew heavier. "Do you really think he’s just helping you out of kindness? He’s making sure you owe him…" Who knew what else he was planning behind the scenes? "That’s your bias talking." Stellar emphasized, displeased. "He’s
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"You’re welcome."A glint of something unreadable flashed in the waitress’ eyes as she supported Stellar into the elevator.By the time they reached the top floor, Stellar had already lost consciousness, slumped against her shoulder.The waitress scanned the hallway before stopping at a slightly ajar suite door.Without hesitation, she carried Stellar inside, placed her on the bed, and quietly slipped away.Not long after, the door creaked open again and someone stepped inside.…Downstairs, inside a hotel room.Percy sat on the edge of the bed, phone in hand, waiting anxiously. Finally, a message popped up on his screen:“Mission completed.”But instead of feeling the thrill of revenge, unease twisted in his chest.Moments later, he shot to his feet, ready to leave.Before he could take a step, Margaret grabbed his arm. "Where do you think you’re going?""Mom, I… I think we went too far…"Margaret let out a cold laugh. "It’s too late for regrets. If you walk out now, you’ll only expo
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Stephen draped his coat over her shoulders, his voice gentle yet firm. "Be good, just hold on. I’ll take you to the hospital." With that, he scooped her up effortlessly and strode out of the room. Nestled against his familiar embrace, Stellar felt a deep sense of security. Her tense body gradually relaxed, and before she knew it, she drifted off to sleep. When she woke again, daylight was streaming through the windows. She was lying on a hospital bed. The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Stephen, seated at her bedside, his gaze locked on her. "You’re awake." There was unmistakable relief in his voice. Her hazy mind slowly cleared, memories flooding back in an instant. Clutching his neck, clinging to him, kissing him deeply—fragments of those intimate moments flashed through her mind, making her cheeks burn. Had she really thrown herself at Stephen like that? But before she could dwell on the embarrassment, a realization struck her, and her expressi
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Meanwhile, at the hospital. Stellar snapped back to reality, a thought suddenly crossing her mind. "Wait, what about my uncles?" "I haven’t had the chance to notify them yet." Seeing how much pain she was in, Stephen had been too shaken to think about anything else. Stellar let out a small breath of relief. "Then don’t tell them. Otherwise, they’ll worry, and they might even alarm my grandparents." The elderly couple was already up in age, and her grandfather’s health wasn’t great. If they rushed over in concern, she would feel guilty. Stephen understood her concerns. "Alright. Just send them a message saying you’re out of town with friends for a few days." He had even thought of a cover story for her. Warmth spread through Stellar’s chest. "Thank you." But Stephen only tightened his grip on her hand, his voice low and hoarse. "I’m sorry." "For what?" "I shouldn’t have argued with you. If I had been with you last night, maybe none of this would’ve happened." His
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"I moved out of my family home years ago and have been living independently ever since. Of course, I have experience."Stephen’s response was confident.Zayden was momentarily speechless, his expression darkening as a cold glint flashed through his eyes.At the critical moment, Stellar intervened. "Alright, enough. Stop arguing. I’ve already requested a caregiver to take care of me. Right now, I need rest. If you two want to keep bickering, please take it outside. Thank you."Stephen and Zayden were speechless.With nothing more to say, the two men had no choice but to leave reluctantly.Once they walked a distance from the hospital room, Zayden dropped the act. His gaze turned cold and menacing as he looked at the man across from him."Stephen, there’s something you should know—I grew up with Stellar. We have a bond that outsiders can’t come between."Stephen’s expression remained indifferent.Zayden spoke each word with warning. "If you know what’s best for you, stay away from her.
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In the past, Dawn borrowed several hundred thousand from him multiple times. Back then, the money meant nothing to him—it was like pocket change—so he never bothered to keep track of it, nor did he ever expect her to pay it back. But times had changed. Now, his very survival depended on that money. On the other end of the line, Dawn’s face turned red with anger the moment she heard his request. Just a day ago, Percy’s villa was seized, and she got thrown out.At the time, she hadn’t fully grasped what was happening, but she wasn’t too concerned. After all, the Moore family had deep roots and a powerful status. She refused to believe they could truly go bankrupt. But now, hearing Percy, who had always valued his pride above all else, actually asking her for money, she finally realized how dire the situation was. Of course, she had to put on a front. After a brief pause, she spoke in a meek voice. "I’m sorry, Percy, but that money is gone." "What?!" His voice turned
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At that critical moment, several figures suddenly rushed over from a distance. One of them shoved Percy aside before landing a heavy punch straight to his face.The force knocked him off balance, sending him tumbling to the ground."You scumbag! You used your wealth and power to get my sister pregnant, then tried to shut her up with money. “And now that she won’t bow to you, you have the audacity to ask for your money back? You’re absolutely shameless!"Look, everyone! This heartless bastard ruined my innocent daughter’s life! She was a good, decent girl, and now she’s been completely destroyed!"Dawn’s mother, Dolly Jones, had arrived, dragging her son along, and behind them was a swarm of media reporters, cameras flashing relentlessly."Click! Click!"The lenses zoomed in on Percy, capturing every angle."I can’t believe the great Percy Moore turned out to be this kind of man! No wonder his family went bankrupt!""Serves him right!""Mr. Moore, do you have anything to say for yours
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"Stellar, I really need to thank you." Autumn’s tone was sincere. "There’s no need for that, Autumn. I just did what anyone should’ve done." Stellar couldn’t explain it, but something about Autumn made her feel warm, almost protective. "Stellar…" Just then, Laurence approached from the side. Autumn turned instinctively at the sound of his voice. The moment their eyes met, both froze. That strange sense of familiarity surged again in Laurence’s chest. The closer he got, the stronger it felt. Stellar quickly stepped forward and took his arm. "Grandpa, let me introduce you."This is Ms. Autumn Lane, Keith’s aunt—the one I told you about. She’s always been kind to me. She even gave me an emerald pendant as a welcome gift when we first met!"Autumn, this is my grandfather." Autumn was the first to snap out of it, pushing aside the strange feeling in her chest. "Mr. Rivers, it’s an honor. I’ve heard so much about you. I really appreciate you taking the time to help ide
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The manager turned to her in shock, clearly about to say something, but Keith stopped him with a single look."You’ve got some sense, I’ll give you that. At least you know I’m not someone you can afford to offend." The wealthy woman sneered smugly, then barked at the manager, "Well? Hurry up and get these things packed for me!"The manager looked troubled, but before he could respond, Stellar spoke up with a cheerful smile. "Ma’am, you can take them, sure, but we’ll need your signature and fingerprints first. These three antiques are each worth over two million. “If it turns out someone took them without the owner’s permission, it’ll go straight to court. And that’s a serious offense—major fraud with a possibly of a life sentence."Her tone was breezy, but the words sent a chill down the woman’s spine. "Wh-What are you trying to say? Are you threatening me?""Oh no, not threatening. Just stating the facts. If you’ve got the owner's permission, there’s nothing to worry about, right?"
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"This is…" Laurence’s eyes lit up instantly. He leaned in, examining the piece carefully for a long moment before exclaiming, "This piece is from the early 1700s—right around the time of the Baroque period. I remember coming across it in historical archives..."Once the topic turned to his area of expertise, Laurence became animated, his voice filled with energy as he explained.A small crowd began to gather, drawn by his enthusiasm and deep knowledge.Stellar, who actually recognized many of the antiques herself, chose to play along, feigning curiosity. When Laurence finished, she pointed to another item. "What about this one, Grandpa?"He turned and his eyes lit up even more. "That’s an artifact from the early medieval period, likely from the 8th or 9th century. It’s absolutely priceless."He launched into another detailed explanation.Stellar kept the conversation going, asking thoughtful questions one after another, giving Laurence the chance to fully shine. Applause broke
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When they stepped out of the car, Keith was already waiting outside.Guests coming and going couldn't help but glance his way—tall, poised, and impeccably dressed, he was instantly recognizable. Several people greeted him with polite smiles and nods.Keith returned the gestures with a cool, distant air, his smile polite but faint.But the moment he spotted Stellar and Laurence, a flicker of warmth lit up his eyes. Cutting through the crowd, he greeted them with uncharacteristic enthusiasm."Mr. Rivers, Stellar, you're here! Come on, I’ll take you inside."Guests nearby were visibly surprised by his sudden shift in demeanor, their curious gazes drifting to Stellar and her grandfather.Their composure and presence were impossible to miss.A few who had previously met Laurence found themselves stunned.Could the Rivers and Sinclair families be tying the knot soon?Unaware of the speculation swirling around them, Stellar followed Keith inside with her grandfather.The moment she stepped
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Though a little disappointed, Keith didn’t push further. "Then let me give you a ride home.""No need, Mr. Sinclair. With me here, I’ll make sure Stellar gets home safely,” Stephen finally spoke, his voice cool and composed. "Yeah, we’re heading in the same direction anyway. No need to trouble you," Stellar added with a polite smile.Keith clenched his fists slightly, frustration flashing through him.Damn Stephen. The only reason he got this far was because he made the first move.Keith had even considered moving closer to Stellar’s neighborhood. But he’d held back, worried it might come off as too deliberate and push her further away instead. It was not worth the risk.In the end, he gave a casual wave and turned to walk away, doing his best to play it cool.It was fine. They’d be seeing each other again soon anyway.…After Keith left, Stellar and Stephen got into the car. On the ride back, Stephen finally broke the silence."You’re being too nice to him."Stellar blinked a
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Now that the truth was out, netizens finally saw the full picture and reacted with outrage and clarity:"No wonder I thought the book was just average, but everyone online was hyping it like crazy. Turns out, it was all bots!""I left one comment about the poor plot logic and got attacked by a swarm of fake accounts. I thought I poked a hornet’s nest—turns out they were just panicking.""Compared to that, After Dawn is gripping, suspenseful, and logically tight. Star Luna really is in a league of her own and always has been.""I went to her signing today—she’s even more stunning in person! Smart, talented, and graceful… no wonder people are jealous."The entire incident ended up boosting Stellar’s reputation. Support flooded in, and even readers who hadn’t been interested in this genre started checking out her novel, only to find themselves completely hooked.In no time, After Dawn soared to the top of the site’s trending chart.As for Tori, the one who orchestrated the sabotage from
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Even though acknowledging it meant giving credit to a rival, Keith had no intention of claiming what wasn’t his.Besides, if he kept it quiet and Stephen ended up telling Stellar the full story later—with a few embellishments to make himself look better—it’d all backfire anyway.Stellar froze for a second, then looked at Stephen in surprise.So, was it because she’d casually mentioned the issue before that Stephen took it to heart and made preparations ahead of time?The moment their eyes met—his gaze warm and steady—something soft bloomed in her chest."Thank you. Both of you."She truly meant it.Her connection with Stephen didn’t need words to be understood.As for Keith, she genuinely considered him a good friend now.Just as they stepped out of the hall, a wave of reporters from the neighboring signing event rushed toward them."Miss Rivers, it's been said that your friend paid to hire a crowd of fake fans to boost your signing event. Care to explain?""A group that large showing
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Seeing how calm and composed Stellar was, Larry finally let out a breath of relief.At exactly two o’clock, the signing event officially began.A pair of hands slid a book across the table toward her, followed by a familiar deep voice above her head."Star Luna, would you sign your name for me? I’ll treasure it for the rest of my life."Stellar looked up and was met with Stephen’s handsome face. She couldn’t help the smile that bloomed on her lips.After signing her name on the first page, she added a note: To: my dear Stephen, followed by a little heart.When Stephen took the book back and saw what she wrote, a soft, lingering smile rose in his eyes.The chemistry between them was so sweet it practically clung to the air—enough to make anyone nearby cringe from the sugar overload.Readers began to trickle in. At first, there were only a dozen or so. After getting their books signed, they quietly left, making the event feel rather sparse.The reporters kept snapping photos, clearly
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"It’s not even close. I checked that book out myself. It’s nowhere near as good as yours," Larry said firmly. "And it didn’t even have that title originally. It’s clearly trying to ride your wave. All the trending buzz? “That’s paid promotion, no doubt about it. There’s serious backing behind it."Stellar couldn’t help but laugh, though she wasn’t really upset about being overshadowed."Alright, alright. Don’t get worked up. Let’s just let things play out," she said, trying to calm him before ending the call.That evening, while out to dinner with Stephen, she brought it up in a teasing tone.Stephen listened quietly, thoughtful for a moment, as if something had just clicked in his mind.Soon, the day of the signing arrived.With Stephen by her side, Stellar arrived at the hall right on time.A group of reporters had already gathered. The moment they spotted her, they swarmed in.Thankfully, Stephen stepped in front of her, shielding her from the worst of it. With him there, no one
