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However, Julian River didn’t seem the least bit concerned. “Stellar’s already figured most of it out anyway. At this point, there’s no turning back. Besides, you’re the woman I went out of my way to win over.”Judging by his tone, he sounded rather pleased with himself.Suzy could only sigh, reluctantly giving in. “Fine. But let’s be clear—we’re partners, and maybe… friends with benefits, but nothing more. No strings, no promises, and definitely no talk of marriage. If you can agree to that, then I’ll let you stay.”Julian didn’t hesitate. “Deal.”Suzy let out a barely audible sigh.Julian’s personality and temperament were undeniably her type, but was it true that people always wanted what they couldn’t have?Somehow, compared to him, Edwin had always carried a deeper allure.She knew she was fickle when it came to love.Most people saw her as a heartbreaker, and they weren’t wrong.But she’d never cared much for the world’s opinions. If she had, she wouldn’t have become who she
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“Our company’s planning to bid on a major infrastructure project,” Claude said as he adjusted his cufflinks. “It’s city-led, and there are a lot of strong contenders. From how things look, we’re unlikely to land the primary contract—maybe a secondary one, if we’re lucky.”Claude had always aimed for the top, but there was always someone better, especially in areas outside his core expertise.Stellar wasn’t in that field herself, so there wasn’t much she could do. Still, her mind wandered back to Percy. As much as she loathed the man, there was no denying his professional skills—this kind of work had always been his forte.It was a shame she’d switched to finance back then instead of staying long enough to learn more about that field.She looked up, a bit apologetic. “Sorry, Uncle Claude. I don’t think I’d be much help with that.”“It’s alright,” he said with a reassuring smile, reaching out to ruffle her hair. “It’s not your responsibility. No need to stress yourself over it.”Wit
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The next day, just as Stellar wrapped up her tasks at the base and headed toward the parking lot, she spotted a shadowy figure standing beside her car.The underground garage was dimly lit, and the sudden silhouette made her instinctively brace for a fight. Without hesitation, she lifted a foot, ready to strike straight for the intruder’s face.“Stellar…it’s me!”Her foot halted just an inch from his nose. She widened her eyes and stared in disbelief. “Percy? What the hell are you doing?”“I didn’t have a choice,” he said, looking a little flustered. “I can’t get past security at your villa, and you haven’t been picking up your phone. This was the only place I could wait for you.”He stared at her with a strange, lingering tenderness.Stellar’s expression twitched. She didn’t waste a breath asking why he was there and simply turned on her heel, heading straight for her car.Seeing her about to leave, Percy quickly stepped in her way.“Wait, wait… Stellar, I swear, I’m not here to
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"You…" Percy’s face twisted with frustration, stunned she’d humiliated him so directly. "Fine. You win."Clenching his jaw, he turned and walked away.This time, he was going to make it. He’d rise again and prove to Stellar just how wrong she’d been to dismiss him.With that thought burning in his chest, Percy forced himself back to the pawn shop and handed over the heirloom—this time, for a long-term loan.…Stellar didn’t give the encounter another thought. After getting into her car, she didn’t head home right away.Instead, she drove straight to Howard’s studio.She carefully carried in a canvas from the back seat."Sorry to keep you waiting, Professor. This is my latest piece. I wanted you to have it now.""No worries," Howard said with a warm smile. "The exhibit doesn’t officially open until tomorrow."His eyes lit up the moment he laid them on the painting. The longer he looked, the more pleased he became."Incredible, absolutely incredible! You’ve outdone yourself. I always
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The moment Howard saw Stellar, a flicker of guilt crossed his face."Stellar... I owe you an apology. The piece you worked so hard on was damaged. Completely ruined. We can’t exhibit it now."Stellar froze.Zayden’s face darkened as he stepped into the studio, eyes scanning the room until they landed on the shredded canvas lying on the floor."Who did this?"His voice was sharp with anger, and his gaze immediately shifted to Susan.Susan blinked, wide-eyed with innocence. "As soon as I found out, I asked the staff to look into it. But the power cut out in the studio last night. None of the security cameras caught anything."Howard let out a weary sigh and shook his head. "The announcement’s already out—everyone’s expecting the return of ‘Sole Light.’ The spotlight’s still waiting for your painting... but now there’s no time to create another."Stellar had only just rediscovered her spark.That piece took everything she had. There wasn’t a backup—her older works had already been sho
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Zayden immediately caught on."This is about the painting, isn’t it?"Stellar gave a subtle nod, then leaned in and whispered a few quick words in his ear.His brows lifted in surprise, but he nodded without hesitation."Got it. Wait here."With that, he turned and hurried off.Not far away, Stephen stood with arms crossed, his expression dark. Watching them whisper to each other, that spark of closeness—it twisted something in his chest. Jealousy curled up sharp and bitter inside him.When Stellar returned, he kept his tone casual, though his eyes gave him away."Is there something I’m not allowed to hear?"She flashed a mysterious smile."You’ll find out once the exhibit starts."Stephen narrowed his eyes, voice low and laced with something unreadable."You trust him more than you trust me?"Stellar studied him, amused by the flicker of insecurity in his eyes."You sound jealous.""Am I not allowed to be?" he replied, dead serious."Alright, alright," she said with a laugh, like she
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Stellar showed up in a simple, casual outfit.Her hair loose with no makeup.But somehow, she looked like she’d stepped straight out of a graphic novel. There was a quiet elegance to her, something effortlessly refined that couldn’t be faked."Sorry to keep you waiting," she said as she approached Stephen. Her gaze skimmed past Joy without pause, as if she hadn’t even seen her. She held out her hand to Stephen with a light smile. "Shall we?"Stephen blinked, slightly caught off guard.Then, without a word, he took her hand—fingers lacing together in a natural, intimate clasp.Joy’s eyes locked on their joined hands. Her nails dug so hard into her palm, her lip nearly split under her teeth. But the pain didn’t even register."Tch."A scoffing sound broke the moment.Joey sauntered up, sneering as she looked Stellar over."So, this whole gallery thing was just an excuse for a date? Figures. Pretending to be cultured, but I doubt she even understands half the meaning behind those pain
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"Sir, my name is Howard Roberts."Dean's face lit up with joy. "Is that you, Howard?""You... you're Dean?" Howard stared at him, trying to confirm the familiar voice. After a closer look, he said in disbelief, "It's been so many years... you've grown a full white beard. I almost didn't recognize you.""Professor, you two know each other?" Stellar asked curiously.Only then did Howard explain to her that they were old friends who hadn’t seen each other in years.The two old men chatted happily and brought Stellar with them into the lounge."Don’t even think about making a move on my student. She’s the one I trust and value the most.""She's important to me too. Her talent in aerospace is truly remarkable.""She's also great at painting. My student is a true all-rounder!"The two old men took turns singing her praises.Stellar had clearly become the center of attention.Stephen followed silently behind them like a quiet guardian.Just as they reached the lounge, they saw Zayden, who had
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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
