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Though Stellar was reluctant to let go, the pull of sleep quickly took over. Her fingers loosened, and her eyes slowly fluttered shut.Only then did Stephen manage to slip out of the room. He loosened the collar of his tie and exhaled a long breath before heading downstairs with long, steady strides.Downstairs, Claude happened to stir awake in a daze. Catching a glimpse of Stephen’s retreating figure, his groggy brain struggled to catch up. “Hey, where’ve you been, buddy?”Stephen froze for half a second, then casually replied, “Just went to the bathroom. Mr. Rivers, would you like me to help you upstairs to rest?”“Nah, I’m not done drinking yet…” Claude slurred, waving him off, but within moments, he was snoring again.Stephen could only shake his head with a helpless smile. He stepped forward, grabbed a blanket, and gently draped it over him before quietly letting himself out.Stellar woke up the next morning with a throbbing head and groaned as she sat up, rubbing her temples.
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Joy’s attempt to stir the pot had clearly failed, and it nearly drove her up the wall.He was a respected figure on the international stage, for god’s sake—how could he be so spineless?Stellar, on the other hand, was both amused and exasperated.Still, she couldn’t help but find his easygoing personality rather endearing.The morning flew by.Just as Stellar stepped into the cafeteria, a tall figure walked straight toward her.“Stellar.” Stephen stopped in front of her, holding a food container in his hand. “I heard you skipped breakfast. I made something for you. There’s even a warm soup for your stomach. Want to try it?”The moment she saw him, memories of the night before came rushing back. Her cheeks flushed, and she couldn’t quite meet his eyes.“You didn’t have to go through all that trouble, really,” she mumbled.But Stephen, surprisingly, wasn’t giving her an out. “If you don’t like it, you can toss it. But once I offer something, I don’t take it back.”Her heart skipped aga
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“I thought you wouldn’t come… because of Stephen,” Keith said, his voice still carrying a trace of wounded pride.“He’s him, and you’re you. No one makes decisions for me,” Stellar replied calmly. “Besides, we’re friends, aren’t we?”That single word “friends” shouldn’t have meant so much, but somehow it did. His heart warmed. “How’s your mom, by the way?” she added, remembering suddenly.Keith's expression softened. “She’s doing better now—just a stomach bug, nothing serious.”She cared about his family. Did that mean she cared about him, even just a little?The thought made his smile widen unconsciously.In the distance, hidden behind a patch of bushes, a paparazzo crouched with his lens trained on them. The golden-orange sunset cast the pair in silhouette, their figures outlined in a warm glow. The resulting photo looked strikingly intimate.“Damn,” the photographer muttered. “Who knew these two looked this good together?”After chatting a little longer, Stellar and Keith said t
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It was a classical oil painting.Deep blue waves surged across the canvas like restless beasts, their white crests crashing with untamed force. Beneath the surface, shadows hinted at something colossal stirring in the depths, ready to break free.The composition was masterful, bursting with tension—a clear reflection of the artist’s turbulent inner world.Stellar stood there, momentarily lost in the piece.She didn’t notice when Susan quietly walked up beside her. Catching the look on Stellar’s face, Susan’s eyes flashed with a glint of calculation."Miss Rivers, your tea," Susan said sweetly, her voice breaking through Stellar’s trance.Stellar blinked and turned to her. "Oh, thanks, but I’m fine.""You should have a sip. Otherwise, the professor might think I’ve been a poor host," Susan replied politely, lifting the cup and offering it with a smile.Not wanting to appear rude, Stellar reached out to accept it. Just as her fingers touched the porcelain, Susan ‘accidentally’ nudged
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Back then, after being cast out of her home and later trafficked, everything had hit her all at once. The pain, fear, and shame drained her completely. She’d lost the strength to reach out again, and even if she had wanted to, she didn’t feel she had the right to face her mentor.“That wasn’t your fault.”Zayden’s voice came from the side, full of quiet regret. “If anyone’s to blame, it’s me. I should’ve found you sooner. I should’ve been there for you. You shouldn’t have had to face everything alone.”“I don’t blame anyone,” Howard said with a gentle smile, warmth softening his gaze. “As long as you’re both safe and well, that’s all I care about.”A few steps away, Susan stood off to the side like an outsider.Watching the warmth between the three of them, she bit her lip hard, unable to hide the jealousy in her eyes. Still, she forced herself forward and sat down, inserting herself into the conversation with a forced smile.“I had no idea you were so young, Senior. No wonder I d
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"Ahem..." It was Howard who finally broke the silence, clearing his throat. "Susan, your senior was just being honest. Don’t take it too personally."Stellar almost burst out laughing at Howard’s remark. He clearly wasn’t even trying to spare Susan’s feelings.Howard seemed to realize that too and quickly added, "If you run into any issues with your painting, come straight to me. Stellar still has pieces to prepare and really can’t spare the time."Susan flushed scarlet, her face darkening by the second."Professor, I have something to take care of, so I’ll get going now."With that, she didn’t stay a second longer and left in a hurry.Watching her retreating figure, Stellar asked curiously, "Professor, when did you take her on as a student?""About six months ago. To be honest, she doesn't have much talent for painting, but she once saved my wife’s life by accident. Taking her in was my way of repaying that debt."Howard didn’t hide anything from her.Now it all made sense—no wonde
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A flicker of something dark and venomous flashed through Zayden’s eyes, like a snake coiling in the shadows.“Didn’t you call me Stephen just yesterday?” Stephen’s low chuckle crackled through the receiver.The sound sent a shiver down Stellar’s spine, making her ears tingle. Her cheeks flushed—though she wasn’t sure if it was the wine or something else entirely.She pretended not to hear it and changed the subject. “What’s up?”Stephen didn’t press her. “You weren’t home, so I thought I’d check in. Want me to come pick you up?”Only then did Stellar remember her current situation. She glanced at Zayden. “No need. I’m on my way back. I’ll be home soon.”She hadn’t said much, but Stephen picked up on it immediately. “You’re not alone, are you? Who is it—Keith or Zayden?”Stellar’s eyelid twitched.Before she could answer, Zayden cut in, voice laced with provocation. “Mr. Ward, you don’t need to worry. I’m taking care of her.”Stephen’s tone turned ice-cold. “Zayden Moore, has no one e
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The next morning, on Monday, Stellar was originally planning to head to the Starlight Aerospace Base.But just before leaving, she received a call from Lilian. The moment she answered, Lilian’s frantic voice came through.“Stellar, have you seen the news? Something huge just broke!”Puzzled, Stellar opened her news app, only to see tags like #AerospaceEngineerCaughtDatingMultipleMen trending at the top.Her heart skipped a beat. She clicked into it and was immediately met with candid photos of herself with Stephen, Keith, and Zayde.The images were overlaid with a pink filter, making them look dreamy and suggestive.The caption described her as a so-called genius engineer—young, pretty, and calculating—playing three brilliant young men at once. It accused her of having a chaotic personal life that seriously disrupted the professional environment at the base.In short, it was filled with degrading and humiliating language aimed at tearing her down.The comment section was swarming wit
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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
