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"Our strength as women is naturally weaker than a man's. That’s why we don’t rely on brute force. “It’s all about technique—striking when least expected, with speed, precision, and force."She demonstrated a few key moves, walking Stellar through the motions twice."When you need to teach someone a lesson, it’s all about hitting the right spots. “These moves cause the most pain without leaving visible marks. The real soreness won’t kick in until twenty-four hours later."Stellar was a fast learner. Her sharp mind and strong intuition allowed her to absorb every detail of Mary’s demonstration with ease.Within just thirty minutes, she had already replicated the moves flawlessly."Miss Stellar, you’re incredible!" Mary exclaimed, stunned. "Not only did you pick it up instantly, but your movements are clean, precise, and completely fluid. You’re a natural!"She hadn’t expected Stellar to have such raw talent.It must be in her blood—the Rivers' blood. Strength was simply in her genes
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Back when Stellar was around, this had never happened. "Percy…" Chris hesitated for a moment before speaking, his tone casual yet deliberate. "It’s been a while since we’ve seen Stellar, hasn’t it? Is she still mad at you?" For the first time, he dared to mention Stellar when she wasn’t around. The moment Percy heard her name, his expression turned thunderous. With a sharp motion, he slammed his glass onto the table, his voice laced with fury. "I told you—don’t ever mention that woman in front of me again! And—" His bloodshot eyes swept across the room, locking onto each of his so-called friends. "From this day on, she and I are enemies. Anyone who dares speak up for her is going against me!" A heavy silence fell over the room. Chris frowned. He heard that Percy’s recent arrest had something to do with Stellar, and while he didn’t understand why she would do such a thing, openly declaring her an enemy seemed extreme. The woman had no background and real connecti
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Wanting to maintain a polished image in front of Percy’s friends, Yvonne took extra care with her appearance. She applied flawless makeup, chose an elegant outfit, and carried herself with the perfect blend of grace and sophistication."Apologies for being late," she said with a warm smile, addressing the group."Good evening, Miss Harlow," someone greeted politely."Miss Harlow? What are you talking about? She’s going to be the future Mrs. Moore! We should start calling her properly." "Oh, right! Good evening, Mrs. Moore! Sorry for the trouble!"Percy’s friends were quick to adapt, playing their roles well.Yvonne gave a modest nod, satisfied with their respect.But the moment the sound of the woman footsteps reached Percy’s drunken ears, his hazy eyes suddenly snapped open.Through his blurred vision, he saw a graceful figure approaching, her voice soft and patient."Percy, let’s go home."A familiar and comforting fragrance surrounded him, and without thinking, he assumed it was
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"Stellar!"The first face that flashed through Percy’s mind was hers, and the mere thought of her name made him grit his teeth in anger.But soon, the hazy memories from last night started coming back.Towards the end… it wasn’t Stellar who took him away.It was Yvonne.And yet, she actually dumped him on the side of the road and left him there?At that moment, his disgust for Yvonne deepened even further.Furious, he stormed away from the scene.…Meanwhile, on the other side of town.Stellar spent her entire day at the research institute, buried in her latest experiment.For once, no one had caused trouble for her, and she enjoyed a rare, peaceful day.Just as she was about to leave, her phone rang."Babe, I finally wrapped things up on my end. How about a dinner date?"Suzy’s lazy, sultry voice carried an irresistible charm.Stellar couldn’t help but smile, her tone softer than usual."Sure! Where are we meeting?"Suzy rattled off an address.Stellar paused for a second but agreed w
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"You haven't seen this yet? Well, I guarantee it’ll make your day!"Suzy, grinning with excitement, shoved her phone in front of Stellar.On the screen, a shaky, handheld video played—a clip taken by a bystander.In the video, Percy was a complete mess. His clothes were disheveled, his face twisted in rage as he stumbled out of a roadside flower bed. His expression darkened even further when he realized his surroundings, and as he yanked up his pants, he roared at the onlookers, "Get the hell away from me!"Suzy burst into laughter, wiping away tears. "Oh my god! This scumbag went from living in luxury to literally waking up in the streets. Talk about karma! Serves him right after the way he treated you."If this had been in the past, Stellar might have felt something—anger, sadness, even pity.But now, seeing Percy like this?She felt nothing."Whatever happens to him isn’t my concern anymore," she said calmly.As she spoke, her gaze drifted toward the entrance, where a tall, famil
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Stephen thought for a moment before saying, "I’ll also have a mushroom soup."Noticing there wasn’t a soup dish on the table, he figured it would balance the meal.Even Lily looked surprised this time."You two really have similar tastes! Miss Rivers actually ordered that earlier—it hasn’t even arrived yet. What are the odds?"Her words made Stellar feel a little awkward. She quickly shoved the menu into Lily’s hands."Madam Bailey, I’m starving. Hurry up and get the food going!"Lily chuckled knowingly but didn’t say anything more as she walked off, leaving Stellar and Stephen sitting across from each other in an unexpectedly quiet moment.The atmosphere between them turned… oddly subtle.Suzy, on the other hand, was thoroughly entertained.She cleared her throat dramatically before grinning."You know, they say that if you want to test compatibility in a relationship, just see if two people can enjoy the same meals. By that standard, you two are practically a match made in heaven!"
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Outside the Bailey’s Bistro, Percy arrived at the restaurant in a foul mood.Just as he was about to push open the door, his eyes landed on a familiar figure through the glass.Stellar sat by the window, quietly enjoying her meal, a light, unrestrained happiness dancing across her features.For a moment, Percy froze.He remembered this place—the flavors of its dishes.Stellar had always loved coming here. But he had dismissed it as low-class, unworthy of her, and forbade her from eating here.Yet because of her love for Southport cuisine, she learned to cook it herself over timeAnd in doing so, she had spoiled him too.Now, without her meals, nothing else satisfied his palate.That was why he thought of coming here today.But he hadn't expected to see this.Stellar sitting inside, enjoying her meal with another man.A tall, strikingly handsome man.An unfamiliar sense of irritation coiled in Percy’s chest, sharp and suffocating.He hesitated, a sudden wave of unease washing over him.
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"Is this how the rich trample over ordinary people? Picking fights, assaulting the elderly, and passing out drunk in public—no dignity, no class, no morals. Absolute scum of society. A disgrace. Companies like his shouldn’t even be allowed to go public!""Blacklist him! I can’t even stand to look at this mess anymore."Scrolling down, the next trending headline was even worse—Moore Enterprises’ stock had plummeted."Look at the disaster you’ve caused!" William seethed, his face red with fury as he slammed his hand against the desk. "You’ve ignited public outrage! While I’ve been working around the clock to clean up your mess, you have the nerve to talk about calling off the engagement?!"His voice thundered through the office, his rage barely contained."Do you see it now? If you don’t go through with the Harlow engagement, our entire family is finished!“Effective immediately, we’re announcing the engagement party. I’ve already instructed PR to start damage control, and you—" His e
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"I didn’t..." Joy’s voice trembled, panic flashing across her face as she instinctively turned to Evan. “Evan, you’ve been with me this whole time. Tell them that I didn’t do anything!”Evan slowly stepped forward, arms crossed.Under Joy’s desperate gaze, he looked at Stellar and said calmly, clearly, “She’s telling the truth about you. I overheard you on the phone arranging a deal with a hacker. “There are call logs, payment records… you never intended to let Stellar or her team walk away unscathed.”The words dropped like a bomb, plunging the room into stunned silence.Joy stared at him in disbelief, as if struck by lightning. “Evan Burns, are you out of your mind?!”She never imagined that the man who had always groveled at her feet would one day betray her so thoroughly.“You’ve got no one to blame but yourself,” Evan said, voice cold. “Pulling cheap tricks like that and jeopardizing an entire research team? Save yourself the embarrassment and just admit what you did.”He hadn’
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Stellar’s face darkened. “Who would stoop to something that…”She suddenly paused mid-sentence. A thought struck her like lightning.Of course. That was it—someone had tampered with the equipment, not the data.Her expression shifted in an instant, the realization lighting up her eyes.Evan caught the change and a sharp glint flickered across his own gaze....Three days passed in a flash.On the fourth day, shortly after Stellar and her teammates arrived at the institute, Joy once again blocked their path."Three days are up, and not a word from you. Don’t tell me you were hoping to bluff your way out of this?"Her eyes gleamed with satisfaction, her tone smug. “Unfortunately for you, I won’t give you that chance. Pack your things. You're done here.”People from across the institute gathered to watch the confrontation unfold.But facing Joy’s aggression, Stellar and her team remained calm and composed.“Sorry to disappoint you, Miss Shaw,” Stellar replied lightly. “The issue’s been f
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She’d expected him to take at least a few minutes to think it over.To her surprise, Stephen didn’t even hesitate for a second.“Sure. Bring them with you.”Stellar’s heart lifted. “Alright.”After ending the call, she returned to the lab and motioned to the others. “Grab whatever we might need. Come with me.”Though unsure of the plan, the three of them followed without question, trusting her completely.Half an hour later, the group arrived at the university’s research institute.Lilian glanced around, hesitating. “Stellar, why are we back here?”Stellar didn’t answer right away. She simply smiled mysteriously and led them into one of the labs.When they entered and saw the tall, lean figure waiting inside, all three straightened instinctively. “Senior Ward!”Stephen gave a faint nod, then walked over to Stellar and handed her a folder. “Here’s what you asked for.”She took it, and the others quickly gathered around, curious.A few moments later, their eyes widened as realization da
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Everyone instinctively turned their heads as Lucien stepped up beside Stellar. Smiling faintly at Joy, he said, "After such a significant contribution, you're already planning to cast her aside? Miss Shaw, are you trying to make our entire research institute the laughingstock of the industry?"Joy’s expression froze.The man before her stood tall, and with those deep blue eyes, he gave off an intimidating presence. Though he was smiling, it carried an unsettling chill that instantly weakened her aura.Before she could figure out a response, Stellar let out a cold laugh. "This isn’t the first time Miss Shaw’s tried to stab someone in the back the moment they were no longer useful."That snapped Joy out of her daze. She snapped back in anger, "Just because she made a contribution doesn’t mean her mistakes can be overlooked! If we let her and her team off that easily, what about everyone else’s hard work?"As soon as those words left her mouth, the other researchers around them visibly
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Lilian stood before her with red-rimmed eyes, face filled with panic and remorse. Her voice trembled as she choked out, “Stellar, it was my mistake during the experiment. I messed up the process… all of our hard work, it’s my fault. I ruined everything…”“Easy, Lilian, take a breath,” Stellar said, reaching out to gently pat her back.They’d worked together for so long, and she knew Lilian wasn’t the reckless type.“Don’t panic. We’re a team. When something goes wrong, we find a way to fix it. Just tell me exactly what happened.”Her tone softened, trying to reassure her.“Well…” Lilian wiped at her tears, her expression clouded with guilt. “Everything was going smoothly at first, so I didn’t watch the progress too closely. I thought it’d be fine if I took just a brief break, nothing major… but somehow, it spiraled. I don’t even know how it got this bad…”Stellar’s brows drew into a deep frown.Something about this didn’t sit right. She could feel it. But to get to the bottom of it
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That night, Percy stumbled home, still reeking of alcohol.Since reclaiming his place at the top, he’d gone back and bought Azure Heights—the same villa he once shared with Stellar.He had even restored her old room exactly as it was, down to the smallest detail. Every piece of furniture and arrangement just as she’d left it.With unsteady steps, he walked into the room, letting his fingers trail across the familiar surfaces—the vanity, the mirror.He remembered how she used to sit there, carefully putting on makeup while he leaned against the doorway, impatiently telling her to hurry.And she’d always reply that she wanted to look her best for him, every single day.The memories returned in waves—so vivid, so sweet, and all the more painful because they were gone.He sank onto the bed, lying back as if he could still feel the trace of her warmth in the sheets.Then, almost instinctively, he pulled out his phone and dialed her number. Only when the automated message played did he rem
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If her grandfather or uncles caught them, she didn’t even dare to imagine how chaotic that scene would be.Stephen’s smile deepened. “What, isn’t the doorstep romantic enough?”Stellar said nothing.“You wish!”Throwing the words over her shoulder, she spun around and dashed back into the house.Stephen stood there, watching her retreating figure, a bright mood blooming in his chest.Clearly, he meant something different to her.At the very least, he was sure that Stellar would never kiss anyone else as a token of gratitude.This was something only they shared. A kind of secret intimacy.And with that thought, his desire to make their relationship public and mark his territory burned even stronger.He needed to act fast—cut off any competition before they even had a chance.…Meanwhile, after being turned down by Stellar and mocked by Keith, Percy’s mood was heavy.Back at the office, he was stopped by his boss, Jackson Far.“Percy, what’s with the long face? Come on, let’s grab a drin
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Keith seemed to catch on to her thoughts—just for a moment, a flicker of something unspoken passed through his expression, a hint of melancholy."Of course, I believe in you," he said with a playful edge. "Guess that just makes me your silent supporter from the sidelines, Miss Rivers."The tension in the car eased, replaced by a lighter, more comfortable air.Before long, they pulled up to the villa.As Stellar stepped out, she turned back to him. "Are you sure you don’t want to come in for dinner? It’s the least I can do to repay you for today."Keith didn’t want to pass up the chance. But he had an important meeting scheduled in just half an hour. Missing it would be unprofessional and disrespectful to the client.With clear reluctance, he declined. "Next time. I’ll come by properly, with a gift in hand to visit your grandparents."Stellar waved him off with a smile, then turned around, only to jump slightly at the sight of a tall, shadowy figure lingering a short distance away.I
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But just as Percy darted after her, a server stepped in his path. "Sir, you haven’t paid yet."He let out an irritated sigh, pulled out his card to tap at the register, then hurried out the door.He managed to catch up to her after a short sprint, blocking her path. "Stellar, wait… just hear me out…"Her brows furrowed deeply. She didn’t want to cause a scene in public, so she held back."Move.""Stellar, I mean it this time," Percy pleaded, desperation creeping into his voice. "Why won’t you give me another chance?"As he reached out to take her hand, she smacked it away without hesitation."A second chance? Are you seriously joking right now?" a cool, mocking voice cut in from the side.Percy turned his head sharply, only to see Keith standing at Stellar’s side, arms crossed, his eyes glinting with disdain."Percy, do you even own a mirror? What makes you think you’re qualified to chase after her? You’re a joke.""Keith Sinclair," Percy ground out through gritted teeth, the old
