Semua Bab As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart: Bab 241 - Bab 250

The car window rolled down, revealing Suzy’s bright, playful smile."Stellar! Weren’t we supposed to grab dinner and go shopping? We’ll be late for our reservation—hurry up and get in!"Stellar snapped out of her thoughts and quickly nodded."Right, sorry, Stephen. I already made plans with a friend. Maybe another time."Without waiting for a response, she slipped into the car, leaving Stephen standing alone once again.He sighed, watching the car disappear down the street before finally turning to leave.…Inside the car, Suzy glanced at Stellar, reading her expression carefully.After a moment, she asked, "I didn’t interrupt anything, did I?"Stellar, completely unfazed, answered smoothly, "No, you showed up at the perfect time."Seeing that she wasn’t sulking or drowning in heartbreak, Suzy relaxed."Well, what about you and my dear Uncle Edwin…"Before Stellar could finish voicing her concern, Suzy waved it off breezily."Him? Oh, please, I forgot about him ages ago. I’ve already g

Stellar abruptly turned around and saw them standing in front of the same display case.Dawn confidently pointed at the emerald necklace inside and said, "Madam Margaret, in my opinion, this emerald necklace has a vibrant hue, a brilliant shine, and is quite rare. Why don’t we go with this one?""Excellent. I like it. As expected of my daughter-in-law—your taste is impeccable."Besides, since it was the one Stellar chose, it had to be a good pick. She was determined to take it for herself.Margaret, pleased with the choice, didn't forget to shower Dawn with praise.Suzy, watching the blatant act, let out a laugh of disbelief. "Do you even understand the concept of first come, first served? Stellar picked this first. You’re just stealing her choice."However, Dawn put on an innocent face. "Oh? Ms. Rivers liked this necklace too? I’m so sorry, I didn’t notice you earlier. “I just thought it would suit Aunt Margaret perfectly. But someone as distinguished as you wouldn’t fuss over somet

Dawn’s phone screen was filled with message notifications.“Dawn Jones, you heartless thing! It’s been days, and you still haven’t transferred the $20,000?”“I raised you all these years, and this is how you repay me? Ungrateful brat.”“If you don’t send the money soon, I’ll come find you myself! Your brother needs the dowry for his fiancée.”Disgust flashed across Dawn’s face. She silenced her phone and shoved it back into her bag.These parasites.If she hadn’t been desperate to cut ties with them, she wouldn’t have gone behind Percy’s back to seek out Margaret.Margaret’s voice suddenly broke her thoughts. "I heard you’re still living alone?"Dawn immediately collected herself and responded obediently. "Yes, but my lease is almost up. I was just thinking about finding a new place…""There’s no need for that. It’s not safe for you to live outside, especially while you’re pregnant. I’ll take you to stay at Percy’s villa for now." Margaret decided for her.A surge of excitement shot

Stephen’s presence was overpowering, as if he carried some kind of built-in radar.The moment he appeared, Stellar sensed it immediately."Uh, you guys go ahead and enjoy. I just remembered I have an important report I haven’t submitted yet."Without waiting for a response, she turned and left before Stephen could reach her.At the doorway, Stephen’s steps halted, and a suffocating pressure radiated from him.If before, Stellar had at least maintained a polite facade and exchanged a few words with him, then her outright avoidance just now made her stance painfully clear.She didn’t want any contact with him.A dull ache spread through his chest, a bitter emotion slowly seeping in.Taking out his phone, he opened their chat. The last message was from a month ago.He hesitated, typing out a message.“Stellar, can you tell me why…”He reworded it over and over again, typing it at least a dozen times, only to delete it every time.For the first time in his life, Stephen felt fear in matter

Her voice was soft. "I just don’t want others to misunderstand.""Who would misunderstand? I gave you the keys. I don’t want distance between us. I want you to look at me and give me an answer!"Stephen’s grip tightened as he tilted her chin up, refusing to let her avoid his gaze.A wave of grievance swelled in Stellar’s chest. Her eyes burned, turning misty at the edges. She slapped his hand away."You want everything, don’t you? You made promises to Janet, gave her a ring, and now you still want to stay entangled with me. Stephen, what do you take me for?"Stephen froze, confusion flashing across his face. "What promises? What ring?""Don’t play dumb!" Stellar glared at him, frustration bubbling over. "Didn’t you personally say you helped her pick out a gift?""A gift?"Stephen hesitated for a moment, as if piecing something together. Then, reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a small, exquisitely wrapped box."You thought the gift I was talking about… was this?"He flipped ope