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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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Percy’s face twitched in disbelief.He hadn’t even confronted Yvonne for abandoning him in a damn flower bed, humiliating him in front of the entire city, yet she had the audacity to start nitpicking him?For a split second, he wanted to slap some sense into her.But at the last moment, he clenched his fist and swallowed his anger."It won’t happen again.”Only then did Yvonne tilt her chin up smugly and step into the car with an air of superiority.The entire ride was suffocatingly silent.Percy had no desire to talk to her, and she seemed perfectly content admiring her reflection in the mirror.By the time they arrived at the Moore estate, he felt like he had endured a full hour of torture.Yvonne, however, wasted no time slipping her arm through his as they walked inside.Margaret was already waiting in the foyer, elegantly dressed as she stepped forward to greet them.Her gaze swept over Yvonne’s outfit, and for the briefest moment, her expression stiffened.Good Lord.What kind of
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Stellar finished her dinner, and after exchanging a brief farewell with them, Stephen left early. When Stellar was about to pay the bill, she found out that he had already took care of it in advance. "Your senior might seem cold at first, but he’s got a warm side. He’s actually pretty nice," Suzy remarked, unable to resist commenting.At the very least, he was a thousand times better than Percy, that arrogant snob who looked down on people. "Don't say things like that next time. He has a girlfriend," Stellar turned back, giving her a slightly embarrassed glare while reminding her not to speak carelessly. "Oh, really? He doesn’t seem like the type who would date or know how to make a girl happy!" Suzy started to say, but then quickly contradicted herself. "Wait, no, even someone like Percy, who pretends to be all high and mighty, managed to fool a stunning beauty like you into giving your all for him. So, a guy like this? Way easier."Forget it. Men are all the same. We’re bett
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"If he ever loses his job, I can help him find one. But for you to look down on people like this, aren’t you afraid of karma catching up to you?" That single sentence struck deep, sending a sharp tremor through Xavier’s heart. "Stellar Rivers?" Brian, one of Percy’s usual lackeys, naturally recognized her. Upon hearing her words, he let out a cold laugh. "Well, well, look who it is. Stellar Rivers. You’ve already been thrown out by Mr. Moore, barely able to take care of yourself, and yet you still want to help Xavier? “You should know your place. Take my advice—stop making a fool of yourself and go apologize to Percy. Please him properly, and maybe he’ll throw you a lifeline." His eyes were filled with mockery and disdain. His words were downright vile. Xavier clenched his fists, about to speak up, when a cup of coffee suddenly flew through the air, splattering across Brian’s face.Suzy, standing to the side with an empty cup in hand, had shed her usual elegant demeano
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Brian was caught off guard, his face turning ashen as he scurried away like a defeated rat.Once he was gone, Xavier finally lifted his head and looked at Stellar and Suzy."Sorry… and thank you. I didn’t mean to cause trouble for you."In truth, he hadn’t wanted Stellar to see him in such an embarrassing state, covered in coffee. It only made him feel more humiliated.Leaving Percy was a decision he had contemplated for a long time, and it had nothing to do with Stellar. But after hearing about her breakup with Percy, he wanted to help her and even considered pursuing her. He thought they were alike.But now, he heard that Stellar had successfully been admitted to the research institute. She had moved on from Percy and was doing better and better. Meanwhile, he remained nothing more than an ordinary man.The gap between them was insurmountable.He no longer had the courage to confess his feelings.Yet Stellar had no idea what was on his mind. Instead, she spoke candidly."You do
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At that moment, Vivian suddenly spoke up. "If there’s a problem, we should focus on fixing it. Right now, the best course of action is to use a more advanced lab to handle the issue." The group snapped out of their frustration, realizing she had a point. However, something about the situation felt off to Stellar. Still, there was no time to dwell on it. The team quickly made their way to the higher-tier lab, only to be stopped at the entrance once again. "Sorry, but our team has reserved this lab for today," Alex said, arms crossed. Then, as if remembering something, he added with a smirk, "Oh, and just so you know, we submitted the request in advance. No rules are being broken this time, right?" Simon, as the team leader, stepped forward to negotiate. "Alex, could you do us a favor? We urgently need the lab, just for thirty minutes. We’ll make it up to you next time." "Simon, it’s not that I don’t want to help," Alex replied with a feigned look of helplessness. "But
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Vivian's eyes flickered with a hint of triumph. Stellar caught the look, and a suspicion suddenly crossed her mind. But there was no proof. Would someone really go so far as to sabotage the entire team's work just to make her take the fall? Just as she was about to speak, a cool, clear voice rang out from a distance. "I can lend you my lab." Everyone looked up in surprise. Stephen strode over, his long legs covering the distance effortlessly, the crisp, refreshing scent he carried lingering in the air around her. She was momentarily stunned. He was indeed been involved in this project, but he had his own private lab, and all his data was independent from theirs. He had never mixed his work with their team. Besides, he was extremely territorial. Normally, he wouldn’t allow outsiders to step into his space. Yet this time, he was actually offering to lend them his lab? No matter what, this was an unexpected turn of events. "Really, Senior?" Stellar pressed her
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Message after message, all of them were overly affectionate displays of love.From the details in the photos, the chat records, and the familiar username, Stellar quickly figured out the account belonged to Janet.So, the reason Stephen had been in such a bind, spending so long helping her pick a script was it all for Janet?The thought stung more than she expected.But then, she remembered the misunderstanding caused by Janet not long ago.She still felt it wasn't fair to jump to conclusions. Stephen deserved her trust.With that in mind, she opened messenger and made a video call.Stephen picked up the call shortly after."Stellar, what’s wrong?"Stephen seemed to notice her shift in mood right away."I... there’s something I wanted to ask you..." She paused, noticing the scenery shifting behind him. "Hold on, are you in a car? Where are you going?""I'm just checking on something. I’ll be back soon. What did you want to talk about?"After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Have yo
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Unfortunately, Janet agreed with her mother."I’ve said it all along—the Rivers family never saw us as their own. At least now you’re finally seeing their true colors. “But Mom, there’s no need to be upset anymore. We don’t need to rely on them."Her tone was firm and resolute."If not the Rivers, then who? You know your father’s limited abilities. With the company in its current state, what else can we do..." Layla muttered, already regretting marrying such a useless man."Mom, you still have me!" Janet’s eyes lit up. "To tell you the truth, I’ve already gotten close to Stephen Ward.""What did you say?" Layla blinked, unsure if she’d heard correctly. "You mean the heir to the Ward family?""That’s right. Things between us aren’t ordinary anymore. I told him I wanted to become a director, and he immediately promised to give me the best resources. “It won’t be long before I win him over completely. Once that happens, he’ll help the Cole family out of this mess and bring us more ben
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She had only learned about her family situation from her mother after returning to Southport this time. If they couldn’t find a way to turn things around soon, the Cole family would be finished.Janet had to start planning for herself. But on the other end of the line, it suddenly went silent. Just as Janet grew anxious, Stephen’s deep voice finally came through. But he brought up something else entirely. "Janet, tell me, were you really the girl who saved me back then?" Janet’s heart skipped a beat, and she nearly dropped her phone. Her expression turned flustered, but thankfully, he couldn’t see her face through the screen. "Of course I was! Isn’t the pendant the best proof? Stephen, why would you suddenly ask that? Did someone say something to you?" She tried to sound hurt. "Is that so? But you don’t remember anything about saving me." Stephen’s tone was calm, almost testing her—though it also sounded like an offhand remark. "That’s because of the aftereffects f
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When Stellar came downstairs in fresh clothes, Stephen was just finishing up a call in the living room.She walked toward him, planning to share what had just come to mind, but paused when she realized he was on a work call.“A script?” he was saying.“Yes, Mr. Ward,” came the voice of the development director on the other end. “We’ve just reviewed last quarter’s report from the film division—it exceeded projections by a wide margin. “If we continue selecting strong scripts and hiring top-tier actors, this production model could take the company even further.”“So, you want me to choose?” Stephen asked.“Yes, I’ve received several promising scripts and we’re ready to move forward with a major production. “But I’m struggling to narrow down the best one. I’d really appreciate your judgment on this.”“Got it. I’ll come by shortly,” Stephen replied, ending the call.He turned to see Stellar approaching. “Something on your mind?”Then, as if struck by inspiration, his eyes lit up. “Star
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Stellar turned around, puzzled, and met a pair of eyes filled with emotion so intense it felt like it might swallow her whole.The weight of it hit her all at once. “What’s wrong?”“Stellar, Promise me... no matter what happens, no matter the situation, don’t ever risk your life like that again. Please,” Stephen said, his voice rough, heavy with something deeper. In that moment, she understood. Her expression softened as she stepped closer, her tone gentle, almost coaxing. “I only had the courage to jump in because I knew you were there. “You’re the reason I felt safe. You’re my biggest sense of security.”The words, light and sincere, hit Stephen right in the chest.It was like a quiet confession that reached the softest part of him.He let out a helpless breath and smiled, brushing the damp strands of hair from her forehead. “Let’s get you changed. You’re completely…”Soaked.He didn’t finish the sentence.His gaze had fallen to her chest, where a familiar emerald pendant hung fro
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"Mary, Wayne, we’ve decided that we’d like you to be our mentors and carry on your legacy. “Martial arts may not be our full-time focus, and we won’t be able to devote ourselves to it completely... but if you're willing to accept that, please take this as a symbol of our commitment."Both of them had made the same decision.The older couple exchanged a glance, visibly moved.With successors finally in place, they had a renewed sense of purpose. With time, they were confident the two would come to love martial arts just as deeply as they did.“I couldn’t ask for better students,” Wayne said with a wide grin. “Alright, enough with the bowing.”Mary chuckled. "Honestly, it’s starting to feel like a wedding ceremony."Stellar flushed and quickly stood straight.The four of them chatted warmly, already discussing plans for the trip back. After some thought, Wayne made his decision."This time, I’ll head back to the city with you two for a while. It’s been ages since I visited the Mr. and
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Lillie’s manner was polite, her words respectful, with no hint of provocation.Still, Stellar felt a flicker of unease stir in her chest.“The second match—ready, go!”At the sound of the whistle, Lillie made the first move, launching herself forward.Stellar reacted instantly, meeting her head-on. The two quickly locked into a rapid exchange of strikes and counters.To most observers, the fight looked evenly matched. But Stellar picked up on something others might have missed—every one of Lillie’s moves was calculated, ruthless, aimed with precision at the most vulnerable points of her body.A single mistake could lead to serious injury.Thankfully, Stellar’s reflexes were sharp. She dodged every blow by the skin of her teeth, her movements agile and fluid.Dozens of moves passed in quick succession, the two appearing evenly matched.But soon, Lillie began to falter. Her breathing grew labored while Stellar remained steady, her rhythm controlled, her energy barely flagging. The b
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Hank wore the smug expression of a man who thought he’d already won. “She agreed to the match. “She can back down now if she wants, but you have to hand over your academy, and maybe I’ll consider letting her walk away.”“Not a chance,” Stellar cut in before Wayne could speak. “I don’t care who I’m up against—bring it on.”“Well said. Gotta admire that spirit.”The match was about to begin.In the first round, Stellar stepped onto the platform opposite Hulk.He cracked his knuckles and looked her over with a leering grin. “Tell you what, sweetheart—bow your head and call me a darling, and maybe I’ll go easy on you.”Stellar gave a low chuckle, eyes glinting with mischief. “Call me ‘Queen,’ and I might let you walk away with a couple teeth still intact.”Hulk’s face twisted in rage, a vein popping along his temple. “You’re dead meat!”The whistle blew.His eyes narrowed, and with a growl, he lunged, throwing a vicious punch straight at her face.It was fast and brutal.If the punch lan
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“Miss, are you awake?”Stellar slowly blinked her eyes open, still groggy, only to be met with a close-up view of a man's strikingly handsome face.“Aah…!”She screamed instinctively, jerking upright and startling Stephen awake beside her.From outside the door, Mary’s worried voice called out, “Miss Stellar? What happened? Are you alright?”The doorknob rattled.Mary was seconds from walking in and Stellar panicked.“It’s fine, Mary!” Stellar blurted out in a rush. “I just thought I saw a cockroach—false alarm! Don’t come in, I’m getting dressed!”She got it all out in one breath.Mary paused. “Oh… alright, then.”Only when the doorknob stilled did Stellar finally exhale in relief. She turned and found Stephen watching her with an amused smile.He lay on his side, effortlessly handsome, looking far too comfortable for someone who had just narrowly avoided being caught in such a compromising situation.Stellar’s eye twitched.“I’ll leave you to change then. Breakfast is ready. I’ll g
