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Panic rose in Joy’s chest as she scrambled to deny everything. “No, that’s not true. This has nothing to do with her. Stellar made it all up to make herself look better…” “Enough!” the investor on the other end cut her off, no longer willing to listen. “Let me be honest with you, Miss Shaw. We received a video today showing Stellar Rivers leading the entire aircraft modification process at your base—start to finish. “We were hoping you’d confirm it yourself, but instead, you chose to lie and smear her. This kind of behavior—taking credit for someone else’s work and misleading your partners—is completely unacceptable. “The investor board has voted unanimously to terminate all cooperation with SA Base. We’ll be reaching out to Miss Rivers directly to discuss working with her instead.” With that, the call was abruptly ended. Joy stood frozen in place, as if someone had slapped her across the face. Her expression was utterly humiliated. At the same time, news of the termina
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The others nodded in agreement, rallying around Stellar.Her heart warmed at the gesture, and without hesitation, she tapped to answer the call."Stellar Rivers, you must be feeling pretty smug after stealing all my investors!" Joy’s accusatory voice burst through the speaker, laced with fury.Stellar couldn’t help but laugh. "Miss Shaw, let’s get something straight. You lost those investors because you couldn’t keep them, not because of me. “And trying to pass off my work as your own? This outcome was inevitable. You brought it on yourself.""You…!" Joy choked on her anger, momentarily speechless. Then she hissed, "Don’t get too cocky. Don’t forget, your aircraft modification technology was signed over to SA Base from the beginning. “Even if you published the paper, you’re not allowed to use it. If you do, I have every right to sue you for infringement!"The crowd around Stellar bristled with outrage. Some were even visibly worried for her.But to everyone’s surprise, she remain
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Stellar’s gaze flickered. For a moment, she seriously questioned her own sanity.How had slipping on a pair of gloves sent her spiraling into such absurd thoughts?“They fit perfectly. I really like them,” Stephen said, the smile on his face deepening. “I made your favorite—grilled salmon. Want to stay for dinner?”The warmth in his smile completely threw her off. Without thinking, she nodded, only realizing what she’d done after stepping inside the house.God, she’d fallen for it again, completely swayed by his charm. Then again… his cooking was amazing. ... The recent scandal turned Stellar into an overnight sensation. Praise flooded in from all corners of the internet, and she was well on her way to becoming a national icon. But admiration always came hand-in-hand with jealousy. The brighter someone shone, the harder it was for the ones lurking in the shadows to stay silent. Soon, someone dug up her past relationship with Percy, twisted the details, and shared his cu
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Something stirred in Stephen’s chest. It was the first time he’d heard her speak in that soft, almost clingy tone, like she was leaning on him. "I’ll walk you back." "Okay." They strolled side by side, exchanging idle conversation along the way. The atmosphere between them was quiet, easy—something warm and unspoken hanging in the air. ... Elsewhere— In a dim, cramped rental apartment, Percy sat crouched in the corner, staring blankly at a video playing on his phone. He watched as Stellar was surrounded because of him… and then rescued by Stephen.Guilt flickered deep in his eyes. Without warning, he raised a hand and slapped himself hard across the face. "Percy! What the hell are you doing?" A well-dressed middle-aged woman walked over, clearly startled. "I know the bankruptcy’s been tough on you, but come on. You’ve still got your father and me. You can’t just throw in the towel like this!" Before Margaret was sent to prison, she’d begged her younger sister,
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Percy was knocked to the ground, but Chuck clearly didn’t think that was enough.He pinned him down and continued to pummel him.The store staff were all stunned.That evening, Stellar had dropped by to pick out a gift for a friend when she happened to witness the scene.She was speechless for a moment.Northvale really was the kind of place where one couldn’t even go shopping without stumbling into a disaster.Out of basic decency, she walked to the entrance and flagged down security. "There’s a fight inside. Please handle it."The guards immediately rushed in and pulled Percy out."Sir, are you alright?"With a bruised face and a nosebleed, Percy wiped the blood away and muttered awkwardly, "I'm fine."But the guard shook his head, then pointed not far away. "It's thanks to that lady over there. She’s the one who told us. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have gotten here in time."Following the direction of the guard’s finger, Percy caught sight of Stellar’s back just as she was turning to lea
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Percy was nearly driven mad with anger. Stellar, however, watched the whole farce with a cold gaze. After a while, she suddenly stepped forward with a smile and handed over a gold card. “You want money, right? Fine. Here’s one million.” Dawn was still trying to figure out why she suddenly gave in. But her greedy mother snatched the card away immediately. “Now that’s more like it! So, you finally admit your guilt and want to compensate my daughter. I’ll accept this money.” The crowd frowned deeply, their eyes filled with disgust and contempt as they looked at Stellar. The three of them strutted off triumphantly. Percy looked at her, touched. “Stellar, I didn’t expect you’d go this far for me…” But Stellar didn’t even spare him a glance. She took out her phone and made a call. “Hello, is this the police? I’d like to report a crime. Someone spread false rumors about me and extorted one million from me. Please send officers over immediately. The address is…” She clearl
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“Stellar, my sweet granddaughter!” “Let me have a look at you—you’ve lost weight.” Martha gently pinched her cheek with a heartache. “No, I haven’t,” Stellar said with a playful pout, linking arms with them on both sides. “Grandpa, Grandma, why didn’t you tell me you were coming? If you missed me, you could’ve called. I would’ve gone to see you!” Laurence looked at her seriously. “We just wanted to see how you’re doing, and if anyone’s been bullying you. If they have, Grandpa’s here to back you up!” Though he was already in his seventies, the commanding presence he carried hadn’t faded with age. Stellar felt a wave of warmth rush through her. Her eyes curved with a smile. “Who would dare bully me? Besides, I’ve got Uncle Claude and the others around!” “That’s true,” Laurence nodded, finally relaxing a little. The three of them chatted as they walked out of the airport, the atmosphere warm and cheerful. Seeing that it was still early, Stellar suggested taking them o
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Now look how things turned out!She was actually starting to feel embarrassed on Percy’s behalf.And as for herself—what kind of bad luck had she run into to get saddled with a crazy family like Dawn’s?No, she had to find a way to turn things around.With that thought in mind, Fancy led them into a boutique. "I need to use the restroom. You go ahead and look around."Using the restroom as an excuse, she finally got a break from Dolly and Dawn. After tidying up her appearance, she headed toward the elderly couple from the Rivers family.Just as Stellar left, Fancy approached the couple with a bright smile. "Sir, ma'am, is this your first time at this store? I come here quite often. Are you shopping for jewelry? I’d be happy to help if you’d like."She put on the poised and experienced air of someone who had long mingled in the socialite circles, her tone warm and friendly, hoping to leave a good impression.The elderly couple had simply been waiting for Stellar to return from the rest
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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
