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A glint of calculated coldness flashed through her eyes.…In the days that followed, after witnessing Stellar’s capabilities firsthand, the team began to fall in line, each person quietly carrying out their assigned tasks under her lead.Everything progressed smoothly.During that time, Stellar received a call from Lilian.“Stellar, you really went back to SA Base to help Joy Shaw fix that aircraft? That woman is clearly up to no good—you better watch your back!”It was obvious she’d heard about the incident at school earlier that day, and her tone was thick with concern.“I’ve been involved in this aircraft modification from the beginning,” Stellar replied. “I’ve already poured over a month of work into it. I don’t want to see it go to waste. Let’s just say I’m doing it for the good of the aerospace program.”At first, her voice was generous and noble. But a glimmer of mischief flickered in her eyes, and her tone shifted into something more layered. “Besides, it’s still too early t
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Stellar didn’t make it home until seven that evening.She stepped out of the car, heading toward the villa, when a shadowy figure in the distance made her stop in her tracks."Percy?"Her expression instantly turned guarded.Even though he was no longer the man he once was—his high status gone, broke and desperate, and no match for her in any sense—she couldn’t forget everything he’d done. She stayed on alert."Stellar…"Percy looked worn down, his face haggard, his voice low and pleading. "I just wanted to see you. That hundred dollars you gave me... it helped me find a place to stay. I’ve started working again, trying to get back on my feet. If you could just give me a little more time… maybe I can prove myself, maybe I can…""That’s enough."Stellar cut him off before he could say another word. Her voice was calm, but firm. "I thought I made it clear last time. There’s nothing between us anymore.”She had long walked out of the shadow he’d cast over her past. He couldn’t touch h
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He looked a little surprised. “No one else home tonight?”Stellar explained, “Mary had to head back to Southport for something, and my uncles are tied up too…”“You haven’t had dinner yet, have you?” Stephen asked, his voice laced with concern.She nodded, just about to say she could whip something up herself.But Stephen cleared his throat and, almost casually, said, “How about I cook for you tonight?”“Sure! Let’s go to my place. I’ve got food ready in the fridge.”A smile tugged deeper at his lips.The two of them walked inside, shoulder to shoulder.Once in the kitchen, Stellar started to roll up her sleeves to help, but Stephen stopped her.“Leave it to me tonight. You just focus on eating.”His tone left no room for argument.Stellar couldn’t help but laugh, then a playful glint flickered in her eyes as an idea came to her.“Hang on.”She darted out of the room, and a moment later returned, hands tucked behind her back.“Since you're cooking in the kitchen, and it can get a littl
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"Mr. Sinclair? What are you doing here?" Stellar looked genuinely surprised.The moment her gaze landed on him, Keith’s face lit up with that signature devilish grin. “Stellar, I heard your housekeeper went back to Southport. I figured you might not have anything to eat, so I personally cooked and brought you something delicious.”He raised the two large bags in his hands with a flourish.“That won’t be necessary,” Stephen said coolly, arms folded as he leaned against the doorframe with the air of someone who lived there. “I’m already making dinner for her. You can go.”Keith’s smile twitched, his expression turning sharp. “This is Stellar’s house. But here you are, shamelessly playing house like you belong—wearing a pink apron no less. What is that? Some sort of performance?”Unbothered, Stephen replied calmly, “She put it on me herself.”One simple sentence, and Keith's face turned an impressive shade of green.Stellar sighed and pressed a hand to her forehead, expertly cutting i
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Keith’s forehead throbbed with fury, veins bulging as he lunged forward and grabbed Stephen by the collar.“You bastard! It was you, wasn’t it? You tampered with the food on purpose and made me double over in pain!”This fireworks show was supposed to be a surprise he’d planned especially for Stellar Rivers. Instead, it ended up benefiting someone else.Stephen calmly pulled his collar free from Keith’s grip, gave it a light pat, and said coolly, “Mr. Sinclair, you need proof when you make accusations. You brought the food. We all ate it and no one else had an issue. How is that my fault?”“You…”Keith choked on his words.For the moment, he really couldn’t find any solid evidence.Stephen patted him on the shoulder, looking “concerned” as he offered, “It’s nothing to be ashamed of if your body’s weak. Go home and rest up. You wouldn’t want rumors flying about how you’re already burning out so young, right?”Keith’s eyes turned bloodshot, his voice filled with rage. “Stephen… Ward!”
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Stephen knew he was in the wrong and couldn’t argue back. He even braced himself for some harsh words or a difficult time.But it was Stellar who couldn’t bear the tension any longer and stepped in to change the subject. “Uncle Claude, what brings you here at just the right time? It must’ve been exhausting coming all this way. Do you want to go upstairs and rest for a bit?”The moment he heard his niece’s concern, Claude’s expression softened. “I’m fine. I was planning to come over anyway to discuss a patent on artificial intelligence…”“Are you talking about the patent for the Stellar AI robot?” Stephen cut in.Claude paused in surprise. “You know about it?”“Yes. The software is actually developed under our company, Brighton Group.”Stephen regained his calm, collected look. “If you’re interested, Mr. Rivers, we could sit down and talk in detail.”“Sounds good. So, you’re the president of Brighton? You really know how to keep a low profile!”Claude was clearly intrigued now. He sa
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"This is incredible—every bit as good as what you'd get from a master tea brewer. My Stellar really can do it all," Claude said with genuine admiration.Stephen snapped out of his daze at the compliment and offered warmly, "Mr. Rivers, since you enjoy tea so much, how about I take you to visit my Goldenleaf Tea Estate sometime?"Claude looked surprised. "You mean the Goldenleaf Tea Estate that was auctioned off at a sky-high price not long ago?"The estate had gained a strong reputation across the country. If its previous owner hadn’t fallen seriously ill, it never would’ve gone up for sale. Claude had tried to acquire it himself but missed it by a hair—he hadn’t expected it was Stephen who bought it."Yes," Stephen confirmed without hesitation. "If you’re interested, I can let it go to you at the original price."Claude's eyes widened in astonishment. He was clearly overjoyed but still hesitated. "I—well—that’s far too generous!""A tea estate should be managed by someone who truly
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Claude was having such a great time chatting with Stephen that, after a few drinks, his mood turned even more exuberant. He was so hyped, he nearly called Stephen his long-lost brother.Thankfully, Stephen kept his head clear and managed to deflect the sentiment with some diplomatic phrasing.Even as he sipped his drink, he kept an eye on Stellar. Her flushed cheeks and slightly dazed gaze didn’t escape his notice—she was definitely tipsy.He stepped over and gently took the glass from her hand. “Stellar, that’s enough. You’ll regret it in the morning if you get a hangover.”She lifted her blurry eyes to him, her words slightly slurred. “Don’t boss me around.”It came out so adorably, Stephen couldn’t help but smile. The corners of his mouth twitched up as he reached out, wanting to touch her face.But Claude suddenly threw an arm around his shoulders with a boisterous laugh. “You’re fussing over my niece like this—what, you trying to be her uncle or something?”Stephen was momenta
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If her grandfather or uncles caught them, she didn’t even dare to imagine how chaotic that scene would be.Stephen’s smile deepened. “What, isn’t the doorstep romantic enough?”Stellar said nothing.“You wish!”Throwing the words over her shoulder, she spun around and dashed back into the house.Stephen stood there, watching her retreating figure, a bright mood blooming in his chest.Clearly, he meant something different to her.At the very least, he was sure that Stellar would never kiss anyone else as a token of gratitude.This was something only they shared. A kind of secret intimacy.And with that thought, his desire to make their relationship public and mark his territory burned even stronger.He needed to act fast—cut off any competition before they even had a chance.…Meanwhile, after being turned down by Stellar and mocked by Keith, Percy’s mood was heavy.Back at the office, he was stopped by his boss, Jackson Far.“Percy, what’s with the long face? Come on, let’s grab a drin
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Keith seemed to catch on to her thoughts—just for a moment, a flicker of something unspoken passed through his expression, a hint of melancholy."Of course, I believe in you," he said with a playful edge. "Guess that just makes me your silent supporter from the sidelines, Miss Rivers."The tension in the car eased, replaced by a lighter, more comfortable air.Before long, they pulled up to the villa.As Stellar stepped out, she turned back to him. "Are you sure you don’t want to come in for dinner? It’s the least I can do to repay you for today."Keith didn’t want to pass up the chance. But he had an important meeting scheduled in just half an hour. Missing it would be unprofessional and disrespectful to the client.With clear reluctance, he declined. "Next time. I’ll come by properly, with a gift in hand to visit your grandparents."Stellar waved him off with a smile, then turned around, only to jump slightly at the sight of a tall, shadowy figure lingering a short distance away.I
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But just as Percy darted after her, a server stepped in his path. "Sir, you haven’t paid yet."He let out an irritated sigh, pulled out his card to tap at the register, then hurried out the door.He managed to catch up to her after a short sprint, blocking her path. "Stellar, wait… just hear me out…"Her brows furrowed deeply. She didn’t want to cause a scene in public, so she held back."Move.""Stellar, I mean it this time," Percy pleaded, desperation creeping into his voice. "Why won’t you give me another chance?"As he reached out to take her hand, she smacked it away without hesitation."A second chance? Are you seriously joking right now?" a cool, mocking voice cut in from the side.Percy turned his head sharply, only to see Keith standing at Stellar’s side, arms crossed, his eyes glinting with disdain."Percy, do you even own a mirror? What makes you think you’re qualified to chase after her? You’re a joke.""Keith Sinclair," Percy ground out through gritted teeth, the old
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“No rush. I’m free all afternoon. Take your time and enjoy the dessert first,” Percy said gently, his smile relaxed."Stellar, aren’t you curious how I managed to climb back to the top? I’m not any less capable than I was before. If anything, it just proves you had great taste back then.”His self-congratulatory tone nearly made her gag."Mr. Moore, very impressive," she replied blandly, clearly not buying into the ego trip.But Percy took it as genuine praise, beaming. "But really, Stellar, it’s because of you that I pulled myself together. You’ve always been my driving force. I mean that I’m truly grateful."Stellar couldn’t care less about his sentimental nonsense. She finished her dessert in a few quick bites."Mr. Moore, I believe this is supposed to be a business meeting. If you’re not interested in the partnership and are just trying to stall, please say so—I won’t waste your time any further."Her tone left no room for pretense.Percy, sensing her patience wearing thin, finall
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The secretary’s face turned ghostly pale as she pleaded, "Mr. Moore, I-I really didn’t mean to! Please, just give me another chance.”"Even if it wasn’t intentional, it only proves you’re incompetent. You can’t even manage a cup of coffee properly. “If you don’t leave now, I’ll have security throw you out," Percy said coldly, showing not the slightest hint of sympathy.With her eyes brimming red, the woman turned and ran out.Stellar had silently witnessed the entire exchange from outside the door.Once the secretary was gone, she waited a moment before stepping up and knocking."I told you to get out. Are you deaf?" Percy barked, assuming it was the secretary again.But when he looked up and saw who it was, his expression froze.A second later, he shot up from his seat, surprise and delight written all over his face. "Stellar? What are you doing here?"Then, realizing how it might’ve looked, he quickly added, "Don’t get the wrong idea. I wasn’t yelling at you just now. Come in."Stel
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"Then I’ll leave it to you," Laurence said with a chuckle, clearly pleased.The more suitors his granddaughter attracted, the better her chances of finding the right one.Stellar, on the other hand, looked slightly exasperated, but it didn’t seem appropriate to refuse.On the way back, Keith kept bringing up amusing topics, clearly trying to win over Laurence, who laughed heartily throughout the ride. The heaviness from earlier had completely lifted.Stellar appreciated the effort. Maybe Keith had sensed something off about her grandfather’s mood and had taken it upon himself to help.The car pulled up in front of the villa.Just as they got out, Stephen stepped outside and caught sight of the three of them chatting and laughing.His expression tightened.Keith, as if sensing his gaze, shot him a look filled with smug confidence, as if to say, “Game on,” before waving and driving off.Laurence headed inside, but Stellar lingered.She walked straight toward Stephen, a teasing glint in
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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
