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Chapter 568

Author: Warm Cocoa
They reached a narrow alley.

Before Winnie could even react, several men suddenly emerged from both ends of the street, surrounding them.

Her face went pale in an instant.

But Stellar remained calm, unfazed.

The moment the men lunged without a word, she struck first—her movements lightning-fast.

In just a few heartbeats, all of them were down, groaning on the ground.

She glanced at their jackets and spotted a familiar emblem—one she’d seen before on a group of motorcycle thugs.

“They just don’t give up, do they?” she sneered, expression laced with disdain.

“Ah…!”

A piercing scream rang out behind her.

Stellar whipped around, eyes narrowing as she saw Winnie crumple to the ground, clutching her abdomen in pain.

Her eyes widened. She scanned the surroundings quickly but saw no trace of an attacker.

Still, there was no time to investigate.

She rushed to Winnie’s side, helping her up. “Winnie, what happened? Where does it hurt?”

Winnie coughed, lips trembling, her mouth opening as if to
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  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 570

    "Those men were from the biker gang I ran into the first night. You're the one who brought them in. "And Winnie… she was never a coincidence either. You planted her near me, waited until I dropped my guard, then had her drug me. "All of this was a setup. A carefully staged trap designed just for me."Stellar’s voice was calm but cutting.The masked woman gave a slow, mocking clap. “You're not completely brainless, I’ll give you that.” Her tone was laced with disdain. “But so, what if you figured it out? You let Stephen stay behind. No one’s coming to save you now. You’ll die here, humiliated and broken.”Her words dripped with venomous hate.Stellar’s gaze sharpened. Despite the ropes cutting into her wrists, she forced herself to stay composed.“If you hate me that much, why not show your face? Afraid I’ll recognize you?” Her tone was cool, deliberate. “You must be someone I defeated before… weak, pathetic, hiding like a rat in the shadows.”“Shut up!” the masked woman snapped, v

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 569

    She had finally gotten to the real reason for the call.Stephen’s brows furrowed. “What happened?”Grace let out a cold snort but still kept her focus on the bigger picture. She gave him a quick rundown of the current situation.“Everything was progressing smoothly at first. Then someone noticed you weren’t around and decided to get clever—leaked intel without authorization.”Just because Stephen wasn’t physically present, they thought they could act recklessly behind his back?He could already guess who she was referring to. Fortunately, he’d been closely involved with that project. After thinking it through, he offered a new strategy, shifting the direction of the project and effectively resolving the issue caused by the leak.On the other end of the call, Grace nodded with satisfaction.Despite his absence, her son’s sharp judgment and strong control hadn’t dulled at all. He still had a clear view of the full picture. It was proof he wasn’t someone who would just walk away from

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 568

    They reached a narrow alley.Before Winnie could even react, several men suddenly emerged from both ends of the street, surrounding them.Her face went pale in an instant.But Stellar remained calm, unfazed.The moment the men lunged without a word, she struck first—her movements lightning-fast. In just a few heartbeats, all of them were down, groaning on the ground.She glanced at their jackets and spotted a familiar emblem—one she’d seen before on a group of motorcycle thugs.“They just don’t give up, do they?” she sneered, expression laced with disdain.“Ah…!”A piercing scream rang out behind her.Stellar whipped around, eyes narrowing as she saw Winnie crumple to the ground, clutching her abdomen in pain.Her eyes widened. She scanned the surroundings quickly but saw no trace of an attacker.Still, there was no time to investigate. She rushed to Winnie’s side, helping her up. “Winnie, what happened? Where does it hurt?”Winnie coughed, lips trembling, her mouth opening as if to

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 567

    Stellar had no idea that someone was plotting behind her back, nor that there were people secretly coveting her.She’d had a good night’s sleep, and by the next morning, she was back at the exhibition with Stephen. After spending the afternoon organizing her notes and materials, she received a call from “Winnie.”“Stellar, are you done for the day? I just heard there’s a really beautiful local spot nearby. Want to go check it out with me? We can grab a few souvenirs too.”Winnie’s voice was cheerful, like she was eager to share something fun.Stellar had already planned to pick up some gifts for her friends and family. Since Winnie had taken the initiative to invite her, she had no reason to say no.“Sure, I’ll come down once I’m ready.”After ending the call, she thought for a moment and sent Stephen a quick message, "Are you free this afternoon? Want to come explore with us?"She then went to change into a casual outfit. Her long hair was tied up, a simple necklace on her wrist, and

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 566

    Eighteen years of life stolen and the torment of imprisonment—she was going to make Stellar pay for it all. Every ounce of pain, she’d return tenfold.Just as Yvonne was sinking deeper into the haze of her hatred, a cold voice rang out behind her.“What are you doing?”Startled, Yvonne spun around. The man standing before her was none other than Jonathan.She let out a soft laugh. “Uncle, you really scared me. Sneaking up like that... were you trying to spy on my secrets?"She kept her tone light, feigning nonchalance, hoping to brush off his intrusion.But Jonathan’s gaze was sharp, and his voice held a quiet chill. “Yvonne, I promised to help you. I said I’d bring you back to the top and make sure you got everything you ever wanted, and I meant it. But I won’t allow you to make another foolish move you’ll regret.”He’d gone to great lengths to get her released.And ever since she’d gotten out, she’d changed. He often saw her lost in her own schemes, plotting in the shadows.Until

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 565

    After the meal, she felt completely relaxed and content. She stood up on her own to help clean up the table.“I’ll do it…” Stephen started to say, but Stellar cut him off with firm resolve. “No way. You cooked, I’ll wash the dishes. Fair division of labor.”With that, she carried the plates into the kitchen.Stephen watched her back with interest, thinking how much they resembled an ordinary married couple.He followed her into the kitchenette, picked up an apple, washed and sliced it, then held a piece up to her lips. “Fruit after dinner. It helps with nutrient absorption.”Stellar bit into half of the apple straight from his hand, not sensing anything unusual.Stephen, without missing a beat, ate the remaining half himself and casually remarked, “Sweet.”Stellar froze. That, wait…Delayed embarrassment flushed across her cheeks. Still, since she’d already eaten it, she couldn’t say much.After cleaning up, she returned to the living room and opened her tablet, starting to review f

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 564

    She knocked on the door, feeling a bit nervous as she waited.What if Stephen was in a robe again tonight? She wasn’t sure she’d be able to keep her composure this time.Just as her thoughts started to spiral, the door opened.“There you are.” Stephen stood there, fully dressed. His white shirt was buttoned all the way to the top, neat and proper, giving off a cold, almost ascetic vibe.The moment Stellar saw him, a flicker of disappointment crept across her face. The light in her eyes dimmed.Well, maybe it wasn’t just a flicker. It was quite a lot of disappointment.Stephen noticed it. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly.The same tactic might be charming once, but used two or three times, it started to feel deliberate.Tonight, he had intentionally covered up, knowing it would stir something deeper—something more instinctive. And next time? He’d pick a different setting. The payoff might be even better…With that thought, he turned and walked back inside. “Come in.”“Oh…” S

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 563

    "I must apologize to this lady for my rudeness earlier at the exhibition," the man said as he took a business card from his pocket and handed it to her. "I actually admire your capabilities. I just couldn’t bring myself to admit it earlier due to pride. I wonder if I could still have the honor of exchanging contacts with you?"The speed at which this foreigner flipped his attitude was faster than turning a page.Still, since he had made the gesture, Stellar accepted his card out of politeness and handed over hers as well.Stephen didn’t trust the man’s intentions, but he had always respected Stellar’s choices. He didn’t intervene.After a few more pleasantries, they finally walked away.Once they were some distance away, Stephen spoke up. “Be careful. He might not be as well-meaning as he seems.”“Don’t worry. That guy’s no match for me. If he really wants to stir up trouble, I won’t back down,” Stellar said, clearly confident.Stephen agreed and didn’t press the issue. He changed the

  • As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart   Chapter 562

    Linus accepted the order. "Yes, Boss. I’ll do my best to get it done."Meanwhile, Stellar remained unaware of any of this. She was busy exchanging insights with representatives from various countries. The atmosphere was warm and collaborative, with her quietly becoming the focal point of the gathering.Watching her command the room with such confidence, Percy felt a jolt in his chest. He couldn’t look away.He had just seen with his own eyes how capable she was. Even in front of a crowd of foreign delegates, she remained poised and fearless.Once the group conversation naturally eased and a gap formed around her, Percy gathered his courage and stepped forward again."Stellar, you were incredible just now. I didn’t see your worth before. I overlooked your talent." His voice carried a trace of genuine remorse.But Stellar didn’t even flinch. Her tone was cool. "Then do me a favor and stay away from me. That would be the greatest respect you could show."She turned and went on chattin

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