Semua Bab As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart: Bab 681 - Bab 690

Stellar stepped down from the stage with a bright smile.“Oh my god! That’s the genius upperclassman everyone’s been talking about. She’s incredible! Not only is she gorgeous, she’s brilliant too! How did no one ever confess to her back when she was still a student?”“Are you kidding? Plenty of people liked her. But everyone thought she was already taken, so no one dared to make a move.”“If I had a girlfriend like that, I’d never let her go. Missing out on her would be the regret of a lifetime.”Hearing the chatter around him, Percy’s face turned pale, then dark.Yeah.The more arrogant and proud he’d been back then, the more crushing his regret was now.But there was no undoing the past.…After stepping down from the stage, Stellar was quickly surrounded by a group of new students eager to ask her academic questions. She responded to each of them with a smile.Then suddenly, a brave young man stepped forward, eyes filled with admiration. “Miss Rivers, you’re incredible. I’ve liked

With that, Stellar turned and walked back into the lab.Percy stood there for a moment, his expression filled with disappointment, then turned and walked away in silence.What neither of them noticed was the reporter hidden in the nearby shrubs, snapping photos from a distance.The images, once again, made their way online.Because of how far away the shots were taken, the pictures only showed Percy offering flowers to Stellar—none of their actual conversation was captured.And just like that, the story spun even further out of control."My god, is this real-life redemption romance? They honestly look perfect together.""Mr. Moore’s face looks so pitiful... like a sad little puppy. Totally heartbreaking.""If I were her, I’d take him back in a heartbeat."The more people talked, the more excited they got.Stephen saw all of it and couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief.That Percy really was shameless.Since he couldn’t chase her openly, he’d resorted to pulling these second-rate tricks

There were curious glances, a few assessing looks, but for the most part, the atmosphere remained friendly.Still, Stellar suddenly picked up on something sharper—a streak of hostility.Before she could figure out where it was coming from, a tall woman strode confidently up to her.“Miss Rivers, right? I’ve heard so much about you. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I’m Jennie Patsy, here representing Redline Institute. Looking forward to working with you.”Jennie extended a manicured hand, her nails painted a striking crimson.Stellar raised an eyebrow slightly. The challenge in Jennie’s eyes was hard to miss and oddly entertaining.“Miss Patsy, I’ve heard of you too. And I must say, you’re just as stunning in person as the rumors suggest.” A faint, playful glint flickered in Stellar’s gaze.Jennie felt her throat catch for a split second.She’s heard of her?From where?It could only be from Henry Saw. He must’ve told Stellar how Jennie had used her looks, pulled out every seduc

Stellar frowned slightly but didn’t press the issue. “Forget it. If you don’t want to say, that’s fine. We’re collaborating now. You provided the data, and you’ll receive your share of the results.”Percy looked disappointed at her detached tone. His voice came out low and hoarse. “Stellar, you know I don’t care about that. If it helps you, I’ll do whatever it takes.”“There’s no need for that. I’ve made myself very clear about where we stand,” Stellar said, no longer interested in continuing the conversation. She waved a hand dismissively and walked off.Percy watched her leave, his eyes full of something unreadable, unable to look away.Though Stellar appeared indifferent on the surface, once she stepped out of the building, she pulled out her phone and called Stephen. She laid out her concerns about Percy.“Can you look into him for me? I want to know what he’s really up to.”A low chuckle came through the line. “You’re asking me to dig into another man. Aren’t you afraid I’ll g

A wave of sorrow welled up in Stellar’s chest.So, her mother, who always seemed so cheerful and lighthearted, had been quietly shouldering this kind of weight all along.She might not remember her past, or even her husband, but deep down, some part of her still longed for it.She never said it aloud, but perhaps she wanted to uncover the truth more than anyone.That thought made Stellar’s resolve even firmer. She would get to the bottom of it.…Meanwhile, across the street.Late that night, Stephen received the results of an investigation from his trusted aide, Joe.He stared down at his phone, brows knitting tighter the more he read.The trail surrounding the incident with Stellar’s parents pointed toward a globally renowned multinational—Aurevis Group.Twenty-seven years ago, they had only been a small-scale company.At the time, they had entered into a business partnership with Stellar’s father.Today, Aurevis stood as an industry giant, its influence rivaling that of the Ward an