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Chapter 621

"Alright, now that we’ve seen everything at the exhibition, we’ll be heading back. Our flight to Westhaven is this afternoon."She turned to Zayden. "Next time, I’ll give you a gift in return for today."Zayden was clearly reluctant to part ways but didn’t push. He smiled. "So, will you paint me as a return gift, Senior? I’ll even give you permanent rights to my portrait."Stellar chuckled awkwardly. "Maybe, if I get the chance."The low-pressure aura around Stephen thickened again. Before he could erupt, Stellar tugged his arm and said goodbye, pulling him away.As for the paintings, Zayden said he’d personally ship them to her.Watching them walk off, Zayden’s ambition only burned brighter."Stephen Ward, are you the only one allowed to make a move and stake your claim?"As long as Stellar hadn’t made anything official, he had no intention of backing down.…On the other side, Stellar finally let go of Stephen after dragging him far enough."So, this is the secret you were hiding?

Chapter 622

Stephen quickly caught up to her.His entire expression radiated joy and pride.It seemed Zayden’s presence wasn’t entirely pointless after all.He’d managed to help move things forward between him and Stellar.At this point, Stephen didn’t even find the guy that annoying anymore.After they returned and had lunch, Stellar said her goodbyes to Suzy.Before leaving, she pulled her aside and reminded her in a low voice, "Suzy, if things get tough, go to my Uncle Julian for help. Don’t overthink it. "Victor and Aiden together are hard to handle. You deserve someone in your corner, don’t you?""Don’t worry. If he’s staying willingly, then he better be useful. Otherwise, why would I keep him around?" Suzy replied matter-of-factly, a stark contrast to how she had reacted before.Stellar couldn’t help but smile in relief. "That’s the right way to think."She pressed her lips together, hesitated for a moment, and then asked cautiously, "Do you... have anything you want me to pass along to som

Chapter 623

Stellar didn’t want to hear his excuses. “Whatever reasons you may have, they’re not an excuse for running away. If you didn’t have the courage to go to her, then your feelings clearly weren’t strong enough. "That means you don’t deserve her. Since you’ve chosen to give up, then from now on, don’t ask about her ever again.”Her tone was sharp, without the slightest hint of mercy.Seeing Edwin’s face turn pale, Stellar realized she might’ve been a bit too harsh.But someone who wavered in love only ended up hurting both parties. That kind of person didn’t deserve sympathy.So, she went for the kill. “This time, I’ll tell you—Suzy’s blind date didn’t go anywhere because Uncle Julian showed up. He kept going to see her. "From the very beginning, he stood firmly by her side and stayed with her through every danger. "Their relationship is solid. No one else can come between them. I hope you, as her ex, can act with a little dignity and stop disturbing her life.”Her words stabbed into

Chapter 624

It was just too many coincidences.She was rescued by a kind stranger, conveniently lost her memory, and now reunited with him by chance?Stellar didn’t buy it. Something about this didn’t add up.She made a mental note to have Stephen look into it more thoroughly.Still, she said firmly, “Even if that’s the case, it’s his own emotional mess. If he hasn’t cleared up the past, he shouldn’t be dragging anyone else into it. "Otherwise, everyone just ends up getting hurt.”“You’re right, Stellar.” Claude gently patted her head, his expression soft. “I’ll talk to him properly. You don’t need to worry about this anymore.”“Thank you, Uncle.”They exchanged a few more words before parting ways and heading home.…The next day, Stellar received an unexpected call.It was from Autumn, inviting her to meet.Ever since Stellar and her grandfather helped Autumn select antiques, she had attended a charity auction where she made valuable connections and earned some reputation in the field.Thanks

Chapter 625

That afternoon, Autumn brought her entire team to meet with Stellar, who arrived with her own group as well.At first, when everyone learned that Autumn had handed full project coordination over to an outsider, there was obvious discontent among the team members.But once they learned about Stellar’s past accomplishments and saw her in action, the attitude shifted entirely. One by one, their expressions turned to admiration, and they became fully cooperative.For the rest of the afternoon, both teams began reviewing the project overview and research direction.Halfway through, Autumn called for a break.“You’ve all worked hard. I’m treating everyone to coffee—it’ll be here any minute,” she said with a smile.Just as she finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.Stellar assumed it was the delivery, so she went to open it, only to be surprised by the person standing outside.“Keith?”Keith smiled warmly and handed her a coffee cup. “This one’s for you.”“Thank you.” The cup was

Chapter 626

That evening.After discussing all the project details—since it involved aerospace research—the proposal still needed to go through upper-level approval. Once it was cleared, the research could officially begin.Stellar packed up the documents and got ready to leave when Autumn specifically asked Keith to walk her out.The two walked side by side to the entrance, only to witness an unexpected scene.Outside the lab, Stephen was leaning casually against his car, bathed in the golden glow of sunset.In his hand was a bouquet of vibrant roses. His fingers unconsciously rubbed at the wrapping paper, making a soft rustling sound.The moment he heard the click of high heels approaching, his eyes crinkled slightly with a smile, and he strode toward her."What’s this?""I saw them while passing by a flower shop. They reminded me of you," he said, holding the bouquet out to her with a gentle expression. "They're for you."Stellar reached out in surprise to take them.No one could resist beauti

Chapter 627

That night, after returning home, Stellar threw herself into research for the new project.She already had a rough direction and planned to discuss it with her team at the lab the next day.But the next morning, she received troubling news from Autumn."What? The project approval’s been blocked? They won’t allow it to proceed. Why?" Stellar couldn’t understand."They initially said we needed to submit an additional safety evaluation," Autumn explained, frustration in her voice. "But after I did, they claimed there were loopholes in the proposal... I tried everything I could, but in the end, they still rejected it."After thinking it over, Autumn suspected someone was deliberately obstructing them, not wanting to see their project succeed.Stellar had the same suspicion. But who would do this?"Autumn, do you know which party is handling the approval?" she asked at once."It should be the Continental Aerospace Authority and the Sterling Institute of Advanced Research," Autumn said, ge

Chapter 628

Stellar didn’t even flinch. Right in front of Evan, she tore the photo into shreds and threw the pieces straight at him. The scraps fluttered down, clinging to his clothes.A dark storm brewed in Evan's expression, tension building like a thundercloud.Stellar didn’t spare him another glance. She turned and walked away.But she hadn’t gone far when footsteps trailed behind her.Assuming it was Evan, she spun around and swung a punch without hesitation, only for Lucien to catch her wrist just in time.“It’s me,” he said calmly.She quickly pulled her hand back, slightly surprised to see he was completely fine.That punch hadn’t been light, especially with all the fury behind it.“Not bad,” she muttered. “You’ve got quick reflexes.”“Maybe I used to train a bit,” Lucien replied casually. “But you’re bold, picking a fight like that with Evan Burns. Do you even know who you just pissed off?”“I don’t care if he’s the son of a king,” Stellar said bluntly. “If he crosses me, I’ll hit him a

Chapter 629

That night, Evan was relaxing at his private villa, sipping wine as he waited for Stellar's response.He was confident she was a smart woman.If the project had been hers alone, she might have walked away. But with someone else leading it, and an entire team depending on its success, there was no way she’d just abandon it. He had already pinpointed her weakness, which made it easy to push her around.Originally, all he wanted was for her to lower her pride, take him seriously, and agree to work with him.But her actions earlier that day had completely enraged him.Now, something deeper stirred inside him—an overwhelming urge to win and dominate.He would have her, no matter the cost.With that thought, he took another sip of champagne, a smug, assured smile playing at his lips.Just then, a knock sounded at the door."Come in," he called lazily.A moment later, the butler rushed in.Evan didn’t even bother to turn around. "Let me guess, Stellar’s here?"But the butler’s face was pale

Chapter 630

For the first time, a wave of regret welled up in Evan’s chest, but it was already far too late.…The next day, the project approval came through without a hitch.Autumn called Stellar, barely containing her excitement."Stellar, was this your doing? You’re incredible!""It was nothing," Stellar replied with a smile. "What really matters is your hard work. After everything you’ve poured into this, there was no way I was going to let it fall apart."Autumn felt deeply moved.She’d spent so many years fighting for everything on her own, never expecting someone—let alone a much younger woman—to step up and protect her like this.If she ever had a daughter, she wondered, would she be as capable as Stellar?She truly would’ve felt blessed beyond words.With the approval secured, the project moved forward smoothly under the combined efforts of both teams.But midway through, they hit a wall—a critical technical hurdle.Just as Stellar was brainstorming solutions, Autumn informed her, "Ther

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