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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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Because of the unexpected situation, it still affected the old couple’s mood.In the end, they didn’t stay out long before driving back.Throughout the ride, the couple kept glancing at her, their eyes filled with worry.Stellar noticed it and gave a carefree smile. "Grandpa, Grandma, I know what you're worried about. But it’s all in the past. The Moores have paid the price, and I’ve already let it go. You should be happy for me instead."Seeing that her expression truly carried no trace of gloom, they finally felt at ease."Stellar’s right. Actually, we came to see you for another reason too."Stellar was puzzled. "What is it?""We saw that news about you online recently," Laurence said, his tone slightly heavy.Stellar’s heart skipped a beat. Were they referring to that rumor about her juggling several relationships?Even though the truth had been clarified later, if her grandparents started asking about her love life and expected her to make a choice...The first face that flashed
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He forced his way into the seat, and a silent tension instantly flared between the two men."What’s going on with them?" Stellar blinked, lowering her voice as she asked Suzy beside her.The brothers had always bickered and refused to back down to each other, but it was never this hostile.Suzy shrugged nonchalantly, completely unbothered. "Who knows."Stellar was speechless.She could clearly tell something had happened between the three of them but wisely chose not to ask.Soon, they arrived at the reserved restaurant and took their seats, chatting about recent happenings over the meal.During dinner, Julian served dishes and poured drinks for both Stellar and Suzy with casual ease and smooth movements.Stellar was a little surprised by how thoughtful he was.Edwin, however, looked increasingly grim. "Julian, it’s not like they don’t have hands. What’s with all the extra effort?"Julian raised an eyebrow and replied word by word, "Because. I. Want. To.""Thanks, Mr. Julian. How did y
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Seated in the center of the private lounge’s plush sofa was none other than Edwin—the very man Suzy had broken things off with not long ago. On either side of him sat two women, both striking in their own way, leaning in close with flirty smiles as they fawned over him. "Mr. Rivers, you really can hold your liquor," one of them giggled, raising her glass. "I’ve never met a CEO as handsome as you," the other added, inching even closer.Edwin didn’t seem the least bit bothered by the attention. Suzy frowned in disgust and turned to leave but Axel blocked her path. "What’s wrong, Suzy? Come on in! Don’t keep my friends waiting." He gave her shoulder a firm push, leading her into the room and right up to Edwin. From the moment she stepped in, Edwin’s gaze locked onto her. His eyes briefly darkened as they landed on Axel’s hand resting on her shoulder. Axel, oblivious to the tension, grinned and turned to Edwin. "Mr. Rivers, let me introduce you, this is my friend Suzy Walsh
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Axel stood frozen, his face drained of all color. "Mr. Warren, Mr. Rivers, I was wrong. I swear, I know I messed up. Please, just give me another chance..." He pleaded desperately, falling over himself in apology. Edwin snapped his fingers, and the bodyguards at the door came in, beat Axel up, and threw him out.…After that unpleasant scene, Suzy’s mood hit rock bottom. Any desire to keep partying vanished, and she grabbed a cab back to her place. The whole ride home, she couldn’t stop replaying the image of Edwin with those two women hanging all over him. Sure, they were the ones throwing themselves at him—but come on, one of them was practically in his lap, and he hadn’t exactly pushed her away. She’d actually been debating whether he still had feelings for her. She even kind of liked him. Looking back now, all that second-guessing felt laughable. Once she got home, she showered and stepped out in her robe only to hear the doorbell ring. Suzy paused. It was alread
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Suzy hadn’t expected to walk in on this scene when she came looking for Suzy. Her steps slowed, eyes flicking between the two of them with a mix of surprise and suspicion."What are you two doing in Suzy’s place?"Both froze at once.Edwin instinctively let go, taking two steps back to compose himself.Julian straightened his collar. "Uh... I’ll go get changed.”With that, he turned and headed back inside.Edwin’s gaze darkened as he watched Julian walk upstairs like he belonged there. His hand clenched at his side, veins bulging under his skin."Uncle Edwin..."Stellar had seen enough to understand exactly what was going on.She bent down, picked up the bouquet of roses from the floor, and raised an eyebrow at him. "Didn’t you used to swear that you’re going to be a lifelong bachelor, not the kind to ever settle down for anyone? So, what’s this supposed to be, then?"Edwin’s expression stiffened.That comment hit like a boomerang, coming back to smack him square in the face. For o
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"Miss, you probably don’t know this yet. Over the past six months, Mr. Ward has been sending gifts to the house every now and then. “I don’t know how he figured out what the Mr. and Mrs. Rivers like, but everything he sent matched their tastes perfectly..."At first, of course, the old couple turned him down coldly.But Stephen didn’t give up. He sent Laurence a rare first-edition hardcover from his favorite classic author. For Martha, he tracked down a limited-edition vinyl from a beloved jazz singer she’d always wanted in her collection.In the end, they couldn’t resist and accepted the gifts."I only found out because the housekeeper mentioned it when I visited," Mary said with a smile.Stellar felt a wave of emotion she couldn’t quite name.In the background, quietly and persistently, Stephen was doing everything he could to make amends, trying to win over her grandparents. His methods might’ve been a little sly, but it was all for her.Her cheeks flushed slightly at the though
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Stephen got up and followed after her. "Let me help too."The two of them entered the kitchen one after the other.Mary was cooking, while Stellar helped wash the vegetables before handing them to Stephen to cut.As Stephen reached out to take them, his fingertips accidentally brushed against her pinky. It felt like a jolt of electricity ran through her limbs, leaving her whole body tingling.Stellar quickly pulled her hand back in a panic, her ears turning red.Stephen couldn't help but smile.The air between them felt sweet and charged with tension.Outside the kitchen, Laurence and Martha had seen everything through the doorway. Their expressions grew increasingly serious."What do you think will happen if the two of them end up together?" Martha asked softly."No," Laurence replied flatly.Although the broken engagement was long behind them and Stephen had done more than enough to prove himself, earning back much of their goodwill, Laurence still shook his head."I still don't ag
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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
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"You really are as sharp as they say," Jonas remarked, handing her a folder.Tori immediately reached for it. Inside were detailed notes on Stellar’s current situation, including the announcement of her upcoming book signing event.A cold, bitter laugh slipped out.She gripped the papers tightly, growing more furious with each line. "Unbelievable. She ruined my name, dragged me through the mud, and now she gets to rise from it all? “A book signing? Seriously? If it weren’t for me mentioning Star Luna in the first place, that washed-up author would’ve been long forgotten!"The more she thought about it, the more rage bubbled inside her.No. There was no way that book signing was going to go smoothly. She was going to sabotage it.Jonas watched the shift in her expression and gave a faint, satisfied smile. It looked like his job was done.…The next day.Stellar returned to the research center and shared some specialty treats she’d brought back from Southport with her team.Every
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The two finally returned to the villa after an hour.Just before they stepped inside, Stellar suddenly stopped and grabbed Stephen’s arm, leaning in close to whisper in his ear. "By the way, I should warn you that I'm pretty sure Mary’s starting to suspect something’s going on between us. You might want to tone it down around her.""Something going on?" Stephen raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. "Are we hiding some kind of scandal?""I’m talking about that night during the thunderstorm. When you stayed in my room! I think she caught on to something. She’s been subtly probing me ever since."She shot him a half-glare, half-pout. "Anyway, no matter what Mary asks you, don’t admit to anything. If my family gets the wrong idea, they’ll come after you for sure."Stephen paused, eyes flickering with surprise. Was she more worried about him than herself?"Don’t worry, from the moment I decided to pursue you, I was ready to take whatever came with it. So, stop worrying about me," he said,
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Hulk and the others were practically fuming with rage. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go! Wasn’t she just some harmless little girl? Why was even the guy next to her such a monster? Had they been played?In the end, Stellar let out a cold snort and made a call to the police, having the entire group hauled away. From start to finish, neither she nor Stephen were harmed.In fact, they looked more energized than ever."You two are even more in sync than my wife and I! Honestly, you're a perfect match," Wayne said with genuine admiration after watching the whole scene unfold.Stellar cleared her throat awkwardly and pretended not to hear. Stephen, however, smiled gently.…After settling the trouble in Southport, the group finally arrived in Northvale that evening.With the family reunited, Laurence and Martha were overjoyed. They chatted warmly with Wayne for quite a while.Just in time for dinner, they even insisted Stephen stay for the reunion meal. Having learned from
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"Stellar, Stephen, this is my oldest student, Isaac Cross. Let me introduce him. He's the one I trust the most."Isaac might not have been the most gifted, but he was dependable and steady to the core.Everyone exchanged greetings."Isaac, while I’m away, I’ll be entrusting the academy to you. I believe you can lead everyone well." Wayne patted his shoulder firmly."Mentor, don’t worry. I won’t let you down," Isaac nodded earnestly.After a pleasant chat, everyone said their goodbyes and left.But not long after Stellar and the others stepped outside, they found the path ahead blocked by a crowd of dozens."Miss Rivers, where are you off to? Want me to walk you home?"The one teasing her in the lead was none other than Hulk—the same guy she’d knocked flat earlier.And behind him were clearly members of the Ironclad Academy."What’s the meaning of this?"Wayne's face darkened instantly. "Your academy lost to us in the challenge match, and according to the wager, you're not allowed to ca
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Fueled by rage, Janet stormed toward the living room, ready to smash whatever else she could get her hands on.But before she could touch anything, a sharp slap landed across her face.Layla’s voice followed, cold and cutting. “Have you lost your mind?”“Mom!” Janet looked up in shock, clutching her cheek, utterly stunned.“Do you not think we’ve been humiliated enough already? I put all my trust in you, pinned every hope on your future—and this is what you do? “Pretending to be Stephen Ward’s childhood savior? How unbelievably stupid can you be!”The thrill and anticipation she'd felt over the past few days vanished like a bucket of ice water poured over her, snapping her back to reality.“But Mom, how can you blame me? I did all this for the family!” Janet protested, her voice laced with indignation.“You think I’m angry because you lied? If you were absolutely certain you wouldn’t be exposed, I might’ve turned a blind eye. “But Stephen Ward of all people? You thought you could foo
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"Thinking back now, I’m pretty sure the people around me kept the truth from me on purpose. “And as for me falling into the water... I don’t think that was just an accident either.""Are you saying someone tried to hurt you?" A cold, sharp glint flashed in Stephen’s eyes."It’s been too long. I don’t really remember everything clearly..." Stellar didn’t want to dwell on the past. With a smile, she shifted the mood. "Didn’t you invite me out for dinner? Let’s not ruin it with gloomy talk."Stephen nodded but made a mental note to look into it later.Their dinner unfolded in warm, quiet elegance.Then, just as dessert plates were being cleared, the soft notes of a waltz began to float through the room.The next second, Stephen rose from his seat and stepped toward her, offering his hand like a perfect gentleman."May I have this dance with this beautiful lady?"Stellar looked up, surprised.He stood tall under the soft golden light, his every feature kissed with a glow, and the earnest
