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It made her feel like some kind of shameless flirt.Feeling irritated, she shot back, “I don’t need any.”Stephen didn’t seem to mind. With casual grace, he brought the glass to his lips and tilted his head back, draining it in one smooth motion.A trickle of deep red wine slid from the corner of his mouth, down his collarbone, and disappeared into his chest.The air thickened with the scent of wine and something darker—intoxicating. It was enough to make her head spin, like all rational thought had been poured out with the wine.Stellar shot up from the sofa. “Well, the issue’s resolved, so I’ll head back and rest! Good night!”She couldn’t stay a second longer because she was afraid she’d completely lose control.She rushed out the door, closed it behind her, and practically fled back to her own room. She turned off the lights and went straight into bed. She shut her eyes and forced herself to sleep.But no matter how many times she turned over, her mind kept replaying Stephen—ev
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Just as she was about to knock, she realized the door was slightly ajar. A warm amber glow spilled out from the gap."Come in," came a deep, magnetic voice from inside.It was so inviting in a way that sent a strange tingle down her spine.Stellar’s heart skipped a beat. "I must have been reading too many romance novels," she scolded herself, quickly shaking the thought away before pushing the door open.What greeted her, however, made her freeze in place.Stephen was lounging on a sleek black leather sofa not far from the entrance, a glass of red wine in hand. He was wearing a loose silk robe, lazily tied at the waist, revealing a sculpted chest and the faint lines of his abs beneath.His legs were casually crossed, the hem of the robe parting to expose toned calves. As he swirled the wine in his glass, the tension in his muscles shifted ever so slightly, making the entire picture somehow more magnetic.Stellar couldn’t look away."Why… why are you dressed like that?" she blurted
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The girl looked at them with genuine gratitude. “Thank you both for helping me. I’m Winnie Warren. I owe you a huge debt, and I promise I’ll find a way to repay it.”“No need to be so formal,” Stellar said with a casual wave. “We’re all from Capital City. It’s only right we help each other out.”“I can’t accept that,” Winnie insisted, her tone firm and sincere. “I was raised to repay kindness, or I’d have no conscience. If it’s alright, would you mind sharing your contact info with me?”Perhaps it was the seriousness in her expression—or how earnestly she asked—but Stellar eventually gave in and exchanged contact details with her.“By the way, are you studying abroad here, or just visiting?” Stellar asked politely.“I’m not a student. I’m actually here on behalf of my company to attend an international exhibition…”Winnie shared a bit more about herself, completely at ease. “I’m currently staying at the Hilton Hotel.”Stellar blinked in surprise. “What a coincidence. We’re here for th
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The moment Stellar laid eyes on the girl, she sensed something unusual about her—a quiet intensity, a kind of grace that stood out.But in the next second, the girl caught sight of the chaos in the alley, her eyes widening in fear, her body trembling uncontrollably.Without hesitation, Stellar stepped forward and gently wrapped an arm around her shoulder, her voice calm and reassuring. “Don’t be afraid. We’ll get your bag back.”Hearing her native language, the girl looked up, visibly moved.She was just about to thank her when the sound of engines roared again.Another wave of bikers was closing in, cutting off all their exits.The girl’s face drained of color. Her voice trembled as she whispered, “This is bad. That’s the largest gang in this district… they’ve got nearly a hundred members. We’re screwed.”Just as despair set in, Stellar’s cool voice came again, soft but unwavering. “Don’t worry. Stay behind me. We’ll keep you safe.”Maybe it was the steadiness in her tone, or the uns
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The rich blend of spices and numbing heat spread across her tongue.“This is amazing!”Stellar closed her eyes in bliss, completely unaware that a smudge of sauce had clung to the corner of her lips.Stephen noticed. Without a word, he reached out, his rough fingertip gently brushing the spot clean.The intimate gesture made her freeze for a beat, a flush creeping up her cheeks.But Stephen acted like it was nothing. He casually wiped his fingers with a tissue, then nodded toward the next stall to shift the moment. “Want to get some ice cream?”“Y-yeah, sure!” she agreed quickly, playing along.They each picked a different flavor and wandered deeper into the night market, walking side by side like any ordinary couple, wrapped in a simple, quiet sweetness that belonged only to them.Just as the mood was at its warmest…“Watch out!”A loud, jarring rev of a motorcycle engine roared from behind.Stellar’s instincts screamed at her, and the moment she turned, she saw an oncoming motorbike
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When Stellar left the base, Stephen was already outside waiting with her luggage. The two of them headed straight for the airport.Neither of them expected to see Percy seated just beyond first class when they boarded the plane.What were the odds?Stephen clicked his tongue in irritation and shifted slightly to block Stellar from Percy’s line of sight.But even with that effort, Percy still spotted her.Fortunately, perhaps because the plane was preparing for takeoff, Percy didn’t come over, nor did he say anything. A plain-looking female assistant sat beside him, and he seemed content to stay put.Stephen quickly turned away, only to meet Stellar’s amused gaze.“No need to block me,” she said with a smile. “I saw him. People who don’t matter—no point wasting energy on them.”Her words were like a calming balm, instantly easing the tightness in his chest.She was right.Even if Percy was trying to draw attention, what did it matter? As long as Stellar didn’t engage, all his schemin
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“Stellar, do you think this failure means they’ll stop working with our base altogether?” Lilian asked, her expression clouded with worry.Stellar thought for a moment, then something clicked in her mind like a sudden bolt of clarity.“I might have a solution!”The crisp voice rang out clearly in the tense room, instantly drawing every pair of eyes to her.“Who’s that?”Though plenty of people at the base knew her name, the place was massive—easily housing over a thousand staff. Some of the senior engineers, especially those who didn’t follow external news, didn’t recognize her at all.“That’s Stellar Rivers, one of the most well-known engineers of our generation. She’s been published in international journals and has led several groundbreaking research projects. I heard she even opened her own lab.”“She’s ambitious, I’ll give her that,” someone muttered. “But satellites aren’t her area of expertise. What could she possibly contribute here? This better not be another publicity stunt
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On the way back, Stephen had been distracted the entire ride, which struck Stellar as odd until the car came to a stop at a red light.Unable to hold back any longer, she asked, “What are you thinking about?”His hand was still resting on the steering wheel, long fingers tapping lightly in a steady rhythm. At her question, he finally came back to himself.He didn’t want to bring up the jealousy that had been simmering beneath the surface. Mentioning it again would just make him look petty.So instead, he curved his lips into a faint smirk, eyes glinting with amusement. “I was wondering what kind of reward you plan to give me.”Stellar hadn’t expected him to be that deep in thought about something like this. Half exasperated, half amused, she threw the question back. “And what exactly do you want?”Stephen lowered his eyes, a flicker of emotion crossing the depths of his gaze. When he looked back up, he caught her off guard with, “What if I said I wanted a title?”“That’s not happeni
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But the Rivers family was far from needing anyone’s charity.“I can assign the Ward Group’s top-tier construction team to fully support this project free of charge,” Stephen announced, his voice steady and unapologetically firm.The room erupted in murmurs.One company wanted thirty percent of the profits. The other just offered their services for free.It wasn’t even close.Even Stellar looked at him in surprise. Was this just to one-up Percy? The offer was excessive.“Mr. Ward, are you serious about this?” one of the client reps asked, stunned.“Of course,” Stephen replied smoothly. “I’ve been involved in this project from the start. Contributing to a national cultural tourism initiative and attracting international interest? I consider it an honor.”Stellar stared at him for a long second before finding her voice. “You’re… one of the project leads?”“I am. Got held up in traffic earlier, otherwise I’d have been here from the start,” he said, flashing a faint smile. “Surprised?”
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