Lahat ng Kabanata ng As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart: Kabanata 761 - Kabanata 770

Thankfully, Stellar reacted quickly and caught her in time. “Ma’am, may I ask—are you related to Coco?”“I’m her distant aunt. My name is Maggie Lee! Coco’s had a hard life. Her parents and brother bullied and exploited her since she was a child. “I couldn’t stand watching it, so I took her in when she was young and raised her in my home.”Maggie herself had also been a victim of a family that favored sons over daughters. She was mistreated growing up and eventually sold off for a one-hundred-dollar dowry to an old bachelor in the next town.Though the man was older, he had an honest nature. The two of them managed to live a fairly stable life.But just a few months later, he died in an accident. Maggie was then branded as cursed and was driven out by her in-laws. Her own family wouldn’t take her back either.From that point on, she built her life from the ground up—farming, selling vegetables, doing everything she could to survive. Eventually, through sheer effort, she managed

But later, her mother called, saying her father was seriously ill and in critical condition, begging her to come home just once to help.She gave in out of guilt and concern, only to be locked in the house, and later tied up and sent straight to the Smith family.They treated her like livestock waiting to be slaughtered, never once considering her wishes.In that moment, all hope drained from her."If they could do this to me once, they’d do it again and again. As long as I’m still their daughter, I’ll never be free. So even if it’s just to protect myself, I have to ask for your help."She still had her aunt to care for. She couldn’t waste any more time on the Hung family."Alright, leave it to me!" Xavier’s brows finally relaxed, and his mood visibly lightened. "After this, come back to Riverdale with me.""No." Coco turned him down without hesitation. "After everything that’s happened, I’ve made up my mind. I’m staying to take care of my aunt and to help my hometown grow."Leaving

Stellar smiled in relief. "You don’t need to start right away. I don’t want to be accused of overworking my staff. Once you’ve recovered, meet me at Xavier’s place."Hearing that they’d meet at Xavier’s home, Coco looked a little uneasy.She had thought that after they cleared things up last time, he would leave Water Valley and return to his law firm. But to her surprise, after settling the matter with her father, he stayed.And he came to see her every day, bringing her food.She honestly didn’t understand his intentions anymore."Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m staying at a guesthouse near his place. It’s just convenient to talk there," Stellar added, noticing her reaction.Coco looked embarrassed. "N-no, I didn’t misunderstand. It’s over between us."Stellar didn’t say much in response, but there was something thoughtful in her gaze.Matters of the heart were never that simple.…After leaving the hospital, Stellar walked back slowly, observing her surroundings while pondering how t

Once the plan was settled, Coco took the lead and began visiting households around the town to seek their cooperation.The residents were stunned when they heard the proposal."You mean we can sell it for three times the price? That can’t be real!""Are fruits and vegetables outside really that expensive now? We've been selling at the same rate for years."In truth, the town's produce had always sold for low prices. After covering basic costs, the farmers barely earned anything.Stellar couldn’t understand why things were this cheap—were the residents truly so honest and unassuming that no one questioned it?The town chief, however, seemed to know what was going on."Miss Rivers, to be honest with you, we’ve had a long-standing deal with the biggest distributor around—Gatton Group. Every year, we sell all our produce to them.“It’s been this way for years. We haven’t had access to any other markets, so no one thought to question it."Stellar understood instantly. It was a textbook case

"What’s it got to do with you? We’re discussing business. Who let a little girl butt in?" Simon glared at her, visibly annoyed."It has everything to do with me. I’m the project lead for Rivers Corporation," Stellar’s gaze held firm, her tone sharp and commanding. "You think waving this one-sided contract around is enough to threaten us? Dream on if you expect millions in compensation.“As long as I’m here, I won’t back down an inch. Your little scheme doesn’t stand a chance."For a brief second, Simon was actually startled by the force of her presence.But he quickly snapped back. "What a sharp tongue you’ve got. So, what if you’re with Rivers Corporation? “The contract is black and white—signed and fingerprinted by Mr. Watson himself. It’s legally binding. What right do you have to challenge me?""I do." Xavier arrived just in time, breath a little rushed. "If you’re going to use that contract to threaten the chief, then I’ll see you in court. Let’s see what the judge has to say."