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"Our company intends to use this land to build a luxury resort. It will attract international travelers and serve as a hub for cultural exchange, creating a bridge between domestic and global tourism…"Mark listened carefully, nodding subtly in approval.It was a solid proposal.Then, it was Brighton Group’s turn.Stephen glanced at Stellar, silently signaling for her to take the lead.She raised a brow, momentarily surprised by his level of trust.But since he was giving her the stage, she wasn’t going to shy away from it."Our plan is to develop this land for the advancement of aerospace technology. It will serve as a research and development facility, contributing to the nation’s space exploration efforts and scientific innovation."Mark sat back, absorbing her words.Her explanation was articulate and her vision was ambitious.There was something remarkable about a young woman with a mind set on shaping the futureAt that moment, she wasn’t just presenting a project; she was illumi
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Stellar could hear the malice dripping from the reporter’s words.She took a deep breath.This incident hadn’t been a secret back then.But after all these years, for someone to bring it up now—so deliberately, so calculated—it was obvious this wasn’t just a casual question.Someone planned this.But they seemed to have forgotten one thing—she was no longer the same Stellar Rivers from back then.Her therapist had told her once that running from the past would never free her from it. The only way to take back control was to face it head-on.She refused to let this moment break her.She had rebuilt her life from the ground up.She was not that helpless girl anymore.And yet, the weight of the stares and the judgment seeping into the air had pulled her straight back into the nightmares of her past.She tried to speak, tried to force out a response.But no sound came.The memories clawed at her, her stomach twisting violently, her body betraying her despite every ounce of resolve she had.
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The two reporters who just spoken were startled when the situation suddenly turned against them. They exchanged glances and attempted to slip away in the chaos.However, with just a single look from Stephen, the security guards swiftly restrained them.His voice was cold as he said, "As journalists, you have no professionalism and are unqualified for this job."Leaving those words behind, he turned and walked away, leaving his assistant to handle the matter.When he came out, he saw Stellar standing by the door.Her slender figure exuded a quiet resilience that unexpectedly tugged at his heartstrings.He quickly approached her. "Let's go home."Seeing that it was him, Stellar let out a small breath of relief and nodded.The ride back was silent. Stephen, being considerate, didn’t say much either.Even though she gathered the courage to face her past shadows, the whole situation had still left Stellar unsettled.After getting out of the car, she absentmindedly bid Stephen goodbye.Bac
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Before she even realized it, her mood had lightened, and the tension in her features had melted away."Senior, thank you for teaching me all this."Before she even realized it, her mood had lightened, and the tension in her features had melted away.A radiant smile spread across her face—so bright that in Stephen’s eyes, it outshone the stars above."There’s no need to keep thanking me. Friends don’t count favors," he said naturally. "Besides, you helped me land that project—think of this as returning the favor."His words warmed her heart.The term friends had a nice ring to it."That’s true. In that case, I won’t hold back in the future.”Glancing at her phone, she added, "It’s getting late. I should head back."Stephen walked her to the door. Just as she was about to leave, he suddenly spoke."I’ll look into it. I’ll find the evidence."Stellar paused, momentarily caught off guard, before realizing he was talking about the human traffickers.She told him someone had set her up, th
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Stellar had no idea what Lilian was about to say. Her fingers curled slightly at her sides.Then, in the next second, Lilian threw her arms around her."Stellar, you’ve been through so much… it must have been so hard for you.""I saw the news yesterday. I think you're incredibly brave. Escaping from human traffickers is not something just anyone can do."Stellar froze, momentarily caught off guard.Was Lilian worried about her?A strange warmth welled up in her chest, and her eyes stung for a moment."I'm fine… it’s all in the past now."Lilian straightened, studying her face carefully. Only after confirming she wasn’t just putting on a strong front did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.She read enough horror stories about women being trafficked to remote towns—places so isolated that even climbing a mountain would take hours.To escape from something like that, it took more than just intelligence and quick thinking. It required resilience, an unshakable will to survive.Even Na
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She also had the evidence she had gathered back at Moore Enterprises—proof of all the shady tactics Percy had used over the years.This gift was going to be spectacular.After getting everything ready, she was about to leave but hesitated. The Harlow and Moore families wouldn’t take kindly to being backed into a corner. Maybe she should call her uncle and bring a few extra bodyguards, just in case?Before she could make a decision, the doorbell rang.Stellar frowned. Who would be here this early?She walked over and opened the door."Well, well!"The woman at the door casually pushed down her sunglasses, revealing a pair of striking, mischievous eyes."Good morning, sweetheart.""Suzy?" Stellar was taken aback."What are you doing here?"Suzy arched a brow, looking completely justified in her presence."I saw the news about the Harlow-Moore engagement party. It’s been all over the media for the past two weeks. “You’d think they were announcing a royal wedding with the way they’re ma
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Stellar was momentarily surprised to see Stephen, but she quickly recovered, greeting him with a bright smile."What a coincidence, Senior! You got an invitation too?""Mm. Percy invited Brighton Group."Stephen offered a simple explanation.Stellar nodded in understanding.As the CEO of Brighton Group, it made sense that he’d be invited.However, what she didn’t know was that the invitation had originally been sent to Shane. After all, Brighton’s elusive CEO rarely made public appearances, so no one had expected him to attend.Stephen personally took the invitation because…"Ahem—"Suzy arched a brow at the scene unfolding before her, then spoke up at just the right moment."I’m heading over to the dining area for some food. You two take your time chatting."And with that, she slipped away.Stellar saw right through her little ploy but could only shake her head helplessly. With no other choice, she turned back to Stephen."So, Senior, how’s the development going for the land you acq
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She knew it. Those so-called powerful men might indulge in their playthings behind closed doors, but there was no way they’d bring someone like Stellar to a high-profile event filled with elite guests and media reporters.For all her pride, in the end, Stellar was nothing more than a rich man’s toy.Stellar arched a brow at Yvonne’s words, a trace of mockery glinting in her eyes. She exhaled slowly before replying,"I'm not like you. I don't fall apart without a man."Yvonne’s face stiffened, but she quickly recovered with a cold sneer. "More like no man wants you."Lifting her hand, she flaunted the massive diamond ring on her finger."See this, Stellar? Percy picked this out for me himself. It’s hand-designed by the world most prestigious jewelry brand. It’s worth millions!"She didn’t stop there. With an arrogant tilt of her chin, she gestured to her necklace, earrings, and bracelet."And these? Each piece was custom-made for me by my parents and uncle."Her smirk deepened as she
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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
